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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $250
“Body only for an M38 army flatfender. Not rusty, has a lot of bondo, dash is cut up. Army-specific parts are all there, like the battery cover on the cowl. Perfect for a beater rock crawler, or make a Jeep rat rod!”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown** Was $1200.
(05/24/2011) No engine or tranny.
“1953? M – 38 Jeep 4×4, good body for restoration lots of fun just mud-riding or hunt club, No Eng. or transmission, comes with: transfer case, front and rear suspension, 4 large tires w/spare, Jerry can w/carrier. Sale for $1,200.00 can deliver for additional fee.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $850. For $850, this might be a good price.
(04/01/2010) Pics now provided.
“1951 WILLYS M38 MILITARY JEEP PROJECT FOR RESTORATION. JEEP HAS COMPLETE DRIVE TRAIN, INCLUDING ORIGINAL “HARD TO FIND” AIR CLEANER. ENGINE NEEDS OVERHAULED. JEEP SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE, AND WITHOUT WARRANTY. TIRES AND WHEELS SHOWN IN PICTURE NOT INCLUDED IN SALE. FOUR 15″ JEEP WHEELS AND TIRES WILL BE FURNISHED. I AM INCLUDING A PICTURE OF THE JEEP. IF ADDITIONAL PICTURES OF THE JEEP ARE REQUIRED, SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WITH YOUR REQUEST. JEEP MAY BE INSPECTED MOST ANY DAY BY APPOINTMENT. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST. CHARLIE”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2410740655.html
It’s got a variety of updates.
“I’m selling my 1952 Willys Flat Fender Jeep, I need to sell a.s.a.p. moving! It’s been sitting for a while but it does run, needs work. It has a 400 small block, sm420 trans, dana 300 transfercase, dana 44 rear, dana 30 front, has reversed front shakles, has tow bar, has rear rack that is removable. Asking $3500.00 O.B.O.”
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/2406083319.html
UPDATE: Price bumped to $1800.
(05/17/2011) This looks great for the price, though this appears to be a M-38A1 body on an earlier frame.
“1951 Willy’s M38 A1 Jeep for sale. Runs and drives. New snow tires so can be driven or towed. New Solex carburetor. Have a few spare parts including original air cleaner. Have not found any rust in body except in rear deck by rear seat. I believe a previous owner has done the body work as the body is straight and clean. Stock gauges in-op. Transmission, transfer case and differentials are tight. Over the last three years I have taken it on a half dozen 40 mile back road trips with no problem
See photo’s here. http://s571.photobucket.com/albums/ss157/riverdancer_photos/M38%20A1/
Call 208-628-2767 (mornings or evenings) $1800 or make offer.”
http://lewiston.craigslist.org/cto/2405583619.html
Here’s a highly modified M-38A1 spotted by Tommy.
“1953 WILLYS JEEP. Custom built with 350 Chevy V8 and 350 Turbo Transmission. The front end is from a later CJ model. The frame and tub look very clean and show very little wear and no rot. This vehicle has only been driven approx 2,400 miles since the engine/trans were installed and it was repainted in PPG bright red. It also has independent coilover suspension in the front, so the ride isn’t punishing. It has 20 inch chrome wheels with nice tires, a dual exhaust system, and custom guages. The previous owner also had a local Jeep fanatic shop make a custom soft top with soft doors (see pics). This Jeep turns heads and is fun to drive.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2700
(04/12/2011) It doesn’t run, but looks pretty stock (except for the engine as noted by Javier).
“JEEP: WILLYS 1953 Military Model M38A1 with clean AZ title. Jeep has M38 Military engine and original 24 volt electrical system. Engine does run — not currently running since vehicle has sat a long time. This jeep is a restoration / rebuild project. Nearly all original military parts intact. Extras included with Jeep: manuals, complete drum to drum front axle assembly, steering gear box, lights, data plates”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
This looks like a good restoration candidate.
“Over 95% original military m 38a jeep. Has been sitting for over 10 years. Also have some extra parts. Clean az title. Serious inquiries only.”
This is a project.
“jeep willys 1934 for sale new engine 351 ford manual engine transmission 3 speed 4×4 tires size 33-12.50-15
please contact me at 323-718-2142 ask for juan”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/2376100887.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2950.
This looks solid. Remove the cammo and this might look pretty good.
“Up for sale from my Father’s Estate a 1962 Willys Jeep. Motor completely rebuilt by Reynolds Machine Shop. (Have paperwork detailing motor work). Good Tires, No Rust, Runs like a striped a** ape”
This needs some work.
For Sale: 1952 Willys-Overland Military Jeep M-38 Model C
Has been converted to 12volt system
Has wench on front bumper(not sure if original to vehicle)
Body looks rough, but seems very solid. I have found only three small holes rusted through the body.
Previous owner painted over OD green with Blue paint (now faded and mostly peeled-off)
Gas tank is completely rusted out.
All three seat frames in Jeep.
4 brand-new tires and inner-tubes.
Rear spare mount and spare with original tire
Flat hood and flat fenders.
Shovel/axe mounts on passenger side
I have not gotten the Jeep started. I put an ignition switch in and the engine turns over great. No fuel to carb yet to actually start it.
Sorry for quality of pictures. Will take more if needed
Clear Oklahoma title with Black tag
Seller would consider partial trade on any Military-issue/style gun.
Call 410-294-7965 9am-9pm CST any day. Ask for Richard”
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/2371458530.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
Here’s another ‘Cool’ jeep from Cali.
“This is a 1952 Willys Army jeep in need of a restore. It has never been restored. The engine indicates it was rebuilt in occupied Japan. It’s located in Cool, California, half way between Auburn and Placerville in Gold Country. Bring cash and pick up this awesome project car! Here’s a link to some photos: ”
This has some dents, but might be worth a look at this price.
“clear title .all original .$2500 obo plz call for info 832-368-3017”
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2355893347.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1100.
This is wonderfully odd.
“I am reposting in an attempt to attach some pics . this is a 53 willys jeep , it is rough but runs strong ! the front end will need work and the brakes need work . the transmision shifts and works fine along with the transfer case. 1,100.00 obo ! would like it gone by sunday if possible!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
It looks like there might be a little rust around the front edge of the fender.
“1954 Willys M38A1C Jeep for sale
The cutout in the windshield is for the barrel to stick out (the Jeep does not come with a gun or a gun mount).
This is a military Jeep with AROUND 45,000 original miles.
THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A TITLE, SOLD WITH BILL OF SALE ONLY.
Body is in good shape with very little rust as you can see in the photos.
I bought it 4 or so years ago and got it running and frankly it didn’t run that bad but it does need a carborator rebuild. We drove it around the field, parked it back in the garage and haven’t touched it since!
This Jeep has the original 24 volt system and has a place for 2 batteries just in front of the windshield.
I was going to restore it but I have enough other projects that I will never get to and it would be nice to have the room!
This vehicle has a lost title from the previous owner and is sold with a bill of sale only.
Let’s talk about the title for a minute… YES this vehicle has been titled to a private owner.
The lady that I purchased this vehicle from has promised me for the past several years that she would send me the title and never has, I have called her literally hundreds of times with no luck.
So the title is lost.
I have a rough looking Xerox copy of the title when it was owned by the Museum of the Great Planes but not the current title.
So really it is a lost title and it has been titled in private hands.
I have a Xerox copy of the title… The vehicle was sold to the City of Lawton OK for the Museum of the Great Planes April 12, 1977 from the US Government. The vehicle was sold to the previous owner sometime in the early ’80s. The vehicle was last tagged in 2003. The owner died sometime around 2004 and the Jeep sat for a couple of years. I purchased the vehicle from the Mother of the previous owner in July of 2006.
On one part of the title is says 1953 but that has been covered up and is typed as a 1954… so upon further investication here is what I found:
The VIN number is 77369, the unit # is 433 Manufactured by WIllys Motors Date November 1954 Contract # G2758-8358319.”
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
(04/20/2011) This was completed by the folks at Vintage Offroad. I can’t say I’m a big fan of the yellow steering wheel.
“Outstanding example of the most ICONIC Jeep – The Willy M38. This one has had 2 year body off restoration to new. It also has the rare overdrive, so she can travel on the highway. Full convertible, soft tops available.”
This has a variety of changes.
“buick v6 toyota diffs arb front spool rear 5 new 38.5 inch boggers full cage 5.29 gears new seats warn winch 8274 8000 chevy power steering chevy 4 speed dana 20 transfercase half doors top covers driver and pass with rear winder or possible trade atv 4×4 and kids quads older trucks cars 40s 50s boats have more picks. call 4 info 360 870 4116 cory”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2351870842.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
The seller provides a long, detailed list about this jeep. It also includes a food storage box (grub box). I think that is a custom top.
“It has a 4-speed gearbox with the lowest gear ratio of 6:1. The 4-cylinder, 2.3 liter Ford engine was rebuilt less than 5,000 miles ago. The Saturn overdrive was rebuilt about 1,500 miles ago. It was purchased by the current non-smoking owner in 1977 and complete maintenance records are included. The jeep is fully operational, licensed through January 2012 and can be driven as is . . . visit the bay ad to learn more.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2650.
This might be a good price.
“1952 Willys Jeep Flat Head Ford. Engine starts up and runs. High low transmission clutch Needs Restoration. $2650/OBO”
This sounds like a must sell situation.
“1952 Overland M38 A1 Jeep. Moving soon and don’t have the time to restore this properly. Frame is in *excellent* condition, no rust. Needs some bodywork on rear panel and left-front fender, otherwise ready for primer-paint. Mostly complete though missing random parts like seat cushions, generator, gauges, and other little odds/ends. Transmission and transfer case recently rebuilt (can’t verify though they shift fine and oil was clean). Engine rebuilt though I don’t know how much mileage or when. Cyl head needs new valves and guides since they rusted from sitting in damp environment. If you have questions please ask, email for quickest response. $1500 firm. You won’t find one in better condition.”
http://portland.craigslist.org/yam/cto/2348484080.html
No pics provided, but might make a good parts vehicle.
“1955 Jeep M38A with rebuild manual. Complete parts with out engine. Also spare parts and body is in good shape. Please call Sam 991-8642. $300.00 OBO Please no emails.”
No pics provided.
“Great project tub has some rust not bad the engine is out but the block has been totaly redone bored 0.30 over new valves ,valve seats and springs new cam ,crank has been polished head and block have been surfaced also new cam bearings I have a lot of extra eng parts this jeep also has a military half cab with. Doors .serious inquiries only please .call 7697985507 Jamie if no awnser leave a message emails will not be awnsered may take partial trade on guns call me with what you have thanks”
This appears solid.
“Willy’s jeep project, vehicle runs, 24-Volt, body & tub is in great shape, clear Colorado Title
$3000 / or best offer. NO TRADES. Call 970-531-2481 for details. Leave message.”
http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/2348392428.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
UPDATE: Still Available
(04/24/2011) This looks like a good restoration candidate.
“Nice original 1953 Military Jeep. OD green with Army Stars. $4500.00 firm. Runs and drives strong, title in hand. Or trade for diesel truck. Serious inquire only. Call 619-417-0693. Leave message.”
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/for/2341560129.html
