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“I am selling my 1953 Willys M38A1 Jeep. Original U.S. ARMY Jeep. The engine has decal plate that states the engine was refurbished at Fort Waltors, TX. The jeep needs a complete off the frame restoration. All original and everything is there. Tub is in awesome shape. Text or call for pics. (254)258-0789.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250.
This might have potential.
“1953 Willys Jeep, 4 cylinder, Hard Top, no doors, various new replacement parts included. $2250.00”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This unrestored jeep is worth a look. It’s a got a small ding on the passenger side and a tiny plate or angle piece welded to the bottom of the back bumper. There are tons of pictures and lots of information.
“TRULY AMAZING, UNRESTORED, 1953 WILLYS M38A1 MILITARY JEEP WITH JUST 11,525 ORIGINAL ON-ROAD MILES READY TO DRIVE, ENJOY, SHOW OR PUT IN A MUSUEM!!!!”
If I understand the ad, this does not include the top.
“1954 Willys M38A1 Original seats and engine with less than 41,000 miles. 24 volt battery system. Comes without arctic top. Came over from Korea. No rust. Garage stored. You can drive it today or restore it even further. All reasonable offers will be considered.
Contact Vicki at 916-704-0416”
http://goldcountry.craigslist.org/cto/3685891870.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
It’s got some parts, but hard to say just how much value there is.
“You are bidding on 1 complete Restorable M38 Willys Military Jeep for parts only with no title. The jeep has been converted to a 12 VOLT SYSTEM. The jeep has the front and rear ends, complete motor, transmission, transfer, radiator and body. This sale is for PICKUP ONLY, NO SHIPPING AND FOR THE USA ONLY!!!!!!!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9800.
This looks solid, but I think the paint needs a closer look. It appears uneven just under the driver’s side mirror.
“This Jeep was part of a motor pool at an air museum for 20 years as a flight line/follow me Jeep. Go Devil motor runs great. No rust. ALL gauges and lights work as they should. Running on 12 volt, converted from 24 volt.
Great driver (a real head turner) as is, or an easy full restore.
$9,800. No trades. Will store until snow melts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,000
“1954 Willys M38A1 Army Jeep
Older Restoration a few years ago including the Engine, Transmission, Axles
Only 12,993 Original Miles
24 Volt Electrical System
Working Black Ops Lighting
4×4
Manual Transmission
Hurricane F-Head 4 Cylinder Engine
Warner T-90 Transmission
5 Newer Firestone Military Ground Grip Tires – 7.00/16 HD 6 Ply
Canvas Top in nice shape
No Rust whatsoever
Major “Cool” factor here
Very Collectible Jeep and I’ll bet most folks in your town have never even seen one.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
“This is a 1951 Willys M38 Jeep in good condition runs great mostly original drives straight but unfortunately need to sell.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000
This runs and drives. It looks pretty solid. It even sports a header.
“4 SALE OR TRADE. 61 Willy’s Jeep, CJ3 Type B, runs good, original 4cyl., needs breaks. $2000 OBO or trade for two ATV 4 wheelers”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $4000.
This runs, but needs work and some parts.
“1951 WILLYS JEEP. 4X4 WORKS ,REBUILT MOTOR, GREAT RUNING JEEP, SELL OR TRADE FOR ALMOST ANYTHING OF VALUE. SELL PRICE IS 4000. CALL IF INTERESTED. NO TEXT !!! CALL ONLY !!!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000
This needs a fuel tank.
“1951 Jeep willys m38 starts and runs great. Needs fuel tank and brake work. Last photo is what it could look like. Has clear title.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. Status Unknown.
“1952 M-38
STORED IN BARN FOR SEVERAL YEARS
MOTOR IS FREE
24 VOLT SYSTEM
ORIGINAL BOWS, TOP, CURTAIN & DOORS
HAS ORIGINAL GUAGES
CARB WAS REMOVED TO REBUILD
COMES WITH ORIGINAL REAR SEAT
HAS VA TITLE”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(03/11/2013) The semi-automatic gun mounted on this M-38 works and includes 800 rounds of ammo.
“THIS IS A TRUE 1952 ARMY M-38 WILLYS JEEP TOTALLY RESTORED 4CYL FLAT HEAD MOTOR 3 SPEED MANUAL TRANS. 4WHEEL DRIVE HIGH-LOW TRANSFER CASE 24VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEW PAINT SEAT COVERS BRAND NEW TIRES WITH TUBES NEW CANVAS TOP RUNS AND DRIVES PERFECT EVERYTHING WORKS AND THAT MEANS THE MOUNTED BROWNING 1919 A-4 308CAL.”
HOG spotted this funky colored flat tie.
“Great restoration project. Very original Willys (Built by Ford) M38 (Similar to CJ-3A). Virtually no rust. Top has been removed, but available. Winch has been removed since photo. All military lights and original rims/tires included. Too many projects in front of it. Stored inside in hangar and garage.”
http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1952-Willys-FORD-M38-Jeep-W0QQAdIdZ462309173
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Note the original looking details on the underside of the hood. Seller says they will take it to the scrapyard soon.
“This old military jeep needs a new home. It ran good when I parked it a few years ago. I’m tired of looking at it and if it doesn’t sell it’ll go to the scarp yard. Asking $1000.00 obo.”
UPDATE: **SOLD*** Was on eBay
This appears solid and includes the hunting platform.
“1952 CJ-3A, Superb condition. Engine rebuilt with approx 2,700 miles. Transmission rebuilt with approx 1,500 miles. Runs and drives well. Transitions into 4WD smoothly both in high and low range. Aluminum hunting bow on front and electric feeder on back. Both have quick removal receivers. Clear Texas title. Current State inspection and registration. Pics added shortly.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
This M-38A1 includes a warn OD.
“NO DINGS ON BODY AT ALL. RUNS GREAT, CLEAR TITLE”
I thought the fenders on this were interesting. Were there aftermarket fenders like this made?
“1953 Jeep…..Willys Model MD…..Willys Overland Motors, Toledo Ohio…..
Let me begin by saying that this jeep hasn’t been started in 6 or 7 years… When it was parked where it now sits, it was running… How well it was running I don’t really know… It was a family vehicle, that was driven by various people and owned by my late uncle… It was parked in the garage one day, and basically forgotten, and there it sits, lost in time…
So…Please bear in mind, it is not running… The battery is dead, and there appears to be some old fuel still in the tank…
It seems to be complete, albeit kinda beat up…I was told it looked like an M-38 A1 military jeep, but the designation tags that are riveted to the dashboard state it to be a Willys Model MD as I’ve stated in the listing… These tags also show this vehicle as having been manufactured in March 1953…
So…There is a ton of rust, but not any serious rot… The tires are enormous, and seem to be in O.K. shape, but who knows?
I don’t know much about this type of vehicle mechanically, but when looking at the motor, I don’t believe it has been modified or mucked around with too much, but look carefully at the photos, and you be the judge…
The biggest caveat of the whole show would be, that it’s tucked away in a garage, and if you want it, you’ll have to tow it out… I tried to push it towards the door a bit, but was unable to budge it… So…Heave-ho……..”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This former movie jeep looks like a good restoration candidate.
“1952 Willys M38 Jeep used as team vehicle in Major League 3 “Back to the Minors”
The movie production company rented this Jeep from me and painted the black “bumblebee stripes” on it in 1998 for the movie.
Click on the link below, to the movie and at 12 minutes into the movie, you will see the Jeep drive into view during the airport scene………………..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3iq9u0Bhj0
The Jeep is rust free and has been stored inside my warehouse for the past 30 years, except for the week it was used to film the movie.
This M38 is in extremely good condition and rust free. I bought thisM38 Jeep from the South Carolina Highway Department on Shop Road, in Columbia, SC. The SCHD shop used it as a “pusher” on their yard since the mid 1950’s, hence the extremely low miles under 5000. Please view posted photos!”
UPDATE: Sold. Was priced at $19,000.
“1952 M38 Ser.#65578 Original 24 volt, water fording, condition with added: Tow Bar, M-1 rifle rack, radio and overdrive.”
UPDATE: Was listed at $7200. **Status Unknown**
This looks in good shape.
“early 50s flat fender M38 military jeep ….excellent body and sheet metal …road worthy drive or show …also have an M38 A1”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4700. **SOLD**
(10/05/2012) “1952 Jeep.U.S. Army.Runs good.All original.”
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(02/24/2013) This looks like a great restoration project.
“Up for auction is a 1951 Willys M38 Jeep project. I purchased this jeep a few years ago from a local School District.
From what I am told this jeep has been owned by the School district since 1967. I have the maintenance records since 1967. It was used to pull a gang mower for years Than at some point a snow plow was installed and used a couple of times each year . The rest of the time it just sat always inside. In 2007 they pushed it a little to hard and seized up the engine. It did run after it cooled down but sounds like it has bad bearings now. That was the last time it was used. After sitting inside the shop for two more years it was sent to the auction to be sold and I hauled it home.
My intention was to do a frame off restoration not back to original but keep it close to stock. I have disassembled this jeep. The frame has been sandblasted, primed and painted. front and rear bumpers and bumperetts were replaced. New springs and shocks have been installed. Front and rear DIffs were disassembled cleaned and reassembled with new seals and gaskets along with new wheel cylinders and brake shoes.
Paint is the original green color.
Wheels have been sandblasted and repainted and tires remounted with new tubes.
The frame is now back on it’s wheels.
At this point I don’t think I will ever finish this project so I have decided to sell.
This jeep is not a rust bucket, keep in mind It has been inside for 46 years. The tub has some damage to both rear corners that can be repaired . The under side of the tub was undercoated so there is not a lot of rust. (see pictures)
I have found that the engine serial # is a MBxxxx not a MCxxxx with a tag saying Rebuilt in 1956. The Data tags on the dash were gone so there is no serial # there.
Data tag on the rear wheel well is there but is different than the one on the title.
The seat frames had been cut down and other seats installed. This M38 project has a good start and I would love to see someone finish it. I hate to have to part it out.
I will load as many pictures as possible if you need more please let me know and I will send them. I am selling this M38 as is where is. I will not ship it. So ask questions now.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6500
This is an early M-38. The steps have been lengthened, as have those front spring shackles. It’s not perfect, but does have a interesting raw character about it.
“This is a very early 1950 M38. Serial number 10891 ( 891st built of
approx 45-50000) with a date of delivery of 9-15-50. This jeep has been
converted to 12 volt and has a good running GPW engine in it. It has a
few rust spots in the usual places ( drivers rocker panel, small hole in
fender step on drivers side). A “new” thin sheet steel floor was welded
over the rear floor but from underneath there appears to be very little
rust in the original floors. The hat channels amazingly have very
little if any rust. Major missing parts include rear tire carrier and
back seat. This is a very restorable jeep that would stand apart
because of its early production date. Email me if you would like
additional pictures. $6500obo Jesse”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
The right fenders looks slightly roughed up, but the jeep looks good otherwise.
“Up for auction is my 1954 Willys M38A1 military Jeep. This Utility was restored completely a few years ago to include all mechanical including the engine, transmission, and both differentials. The Jeep starts up on the first try each and every time.
The following is a list of options as this Willys is currently equipped with:
Restored & Fully Operational
“Hurricane” F-Head 4-cycle 4 Cylinder
Warner T90 Transmission
5 Brand new Firestone Ground Grip…
7.00 – 16 Heavy Duty 6-Ply Tires
4 Wheel Drive
24 Volt System
Working Black Ops
Rebuilt Drive-train
Tow Hooks and Wiring for Trailer
Canvas Top
New Tires”
