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Year? M-38A1 Pico, CA $1300

January 28, 2014 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This includes a Warn Overdrive. It might be worth a look for parts.

“I have a 1950’s era Jeep m38a1.
It was sold to me as a 1965 CJ5 but I had a few jeep experts tell me that it was in fact a military M38A1 from the 50’s.

It has:
3.8l Buick V6 engine
Borg Warner t98 trans
Dana 18 transfer case with Warn overdrive.
Gears are really high ratio… 5:33’s I think in Dana 44 rear and Dana 25 front.
New wiring harness is 60% installed
Saginaw power steering box

This Jeep needs some love. Sadly I don’t have the time or skill level to do it justice. I’ve never been able to put it on the road

The bad,..
Needs a fuel cell
Trans and transfer case need to be sealed up,Won’t hold oil.
It’s been sitting for a few years, it ran when I parked it.

Asking $1300 for the whole thing. Bill of sale only. No title. All reasonable offers will be considered.”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/4305569275.html

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Mike’s Electric 1953 M-38A1

January 27, 2014 • CATEGORIES: Features, M-38A1, Unusual • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Robin discovered this cool jeep: an electric 1953 M-38A1.

Robin writes, “The owner, Mike Sudik, is an electrician and president of Big Sky Solar Wind out of Missoula, MT. Mike removed the engine several years ago (now owned by Robin) and replaced it with a DC electric motor. The top speed has been 45 mph and goes about 60-90 miles on a charge.  The “top” is actually a solar panel used to charge the 12V system for his PA and stereo.

He has detailed his adventure at: http://www.bigskysolar-wind.blogspot.com/. On his website are pictures showing how he accomplished the task. He had the Jeep listed as a CJ-3A but he now knows that it is an M-38A1. In fact, he probably got way more info (from me) than he ever expected. 🙂 He is a really great guy and I thought your readers might like to see what he has done. I have some pictures here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157640164517713/

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1953 M-38A1 Meridian, ID **SOLD**

January 25, 2014 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD* Was $1000.

There’s some value here. Needs a variety of parts though.

“WILLY’S M38A1..1953 ..NO ENGINE,TRANS OR TRANSFER CASE. I HAVE IDAHO TITLE IN MY NAME..MOSTLY COMPLETE.DASH NOT CUT UP..ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD WITH ELECTRIC WIPERS. ORIGINAL RIMS WITH SPARE AND 5 GALLON CAN MOUNTED. HAS 3 SEAT FRAMES ONLY WIYETH GOOD GAS TANK AND CAP.HAS BUMPERETTES AND A PINTLE HOOK IN REAR..FRONT BUMPER IS STRAIGHT AND GRILL IS GOOD.HAVE X MEMBER FOR TRANS AND HEADLIGHT BUCKETS ALSO 5;38 GEARS WITH A 44 REAR AND A 25 FRONT.HAS BEEN SAND BLASTED LAST YEAR AND PARKED INSIDE..RESTORE OR A GOOD START FOR A ROCK CRAWLER…1000.00”

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Year? M-38A1 Dumpbed East Wenatchee, WA **SOLD**

January 23, 2014 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price

Here’s an unusual setup.

“Owned by a local irrigation district and used to haul concrete to canal since the 60’s. Back has been cut out to allow dump to operate and passenger seat is gone so dump parts could be placed there, Engine does not appear to be original but runs and was maintained but needs a good tune up. Spent 200 on rebuilding dump so I could haul concrete threw narrow openings and haul rocks. Have not used it since I rebuilt it but did try it a few times. Dents from years of abuse. Original stars. No data plates or title. Irrigation district lost title and some dumb deputy told them to sell it to get a salvage only paperwork. Tried to explain to them what they did but they were not getting it. Said this is fine since it was told to them by a deputy. I do have a bill of sale. And if you can get them to understand great. Does have numbers on frame. I wanted to trade it for a Minelab metal detector or a White Detector and probe and hoops worth about 1500. ie: a V3i white or Minelab Safari. Might have tail light covers and a few smalls that go with the M38A1. (Triangle on back not included)”

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1952 & 1954 M-38A1s Brookhaven, GA $7000

January 22, 2014 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Both run.

“WTS: 2 M38A1s
1954:
Excellent condition with almost rust free tub( only 1 spot about the size of a 1/3 of a dollar bill).
Runs like a sewing machine
Ex-Civil Defense jeep
24 volt
Original lights work
Very nice original military jeep
VERY EASY RESTORATION

1952:
Very early M38A1 (data plate indicates 126th M38A1 built)
Tub needs some work
Engine runs
converted to 12 volts

Call Jason at 404-665-6411 for more info or to schedule a visit to see.
Can deliver within 200 miles of 30319 for 1.00/mile”

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4297299233.html

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Year? M-38A1 Caddo, TX $800

January 20, 2014 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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This has the hinged grille, so likely an early M-38A1.

“I have an old military jeep that I have already stripped down to the frame ready for restoration, I would rather see it go to someone who has the time and knowledge to restore it back to original condition. Does have title but the title says it’s a 58, It does not have vin plate on the dash, It needs very little parts, body is in good condition, very little rust. Asking $800,or will do partial trade. 5&o_77five-79&&”

http://texoma.craigslist.org/cto/4294835313.html

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1954 M-38A1 Monterey, MA **SOLD**

January 19, 2014 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8400.

“This is an original unmodified military M38a1. (the civilian version was the Cj5)

Runs well. Less than 5,000 miles on rebuilt engine. Stops straight.
Registered. Clean title.
Has original data plates (indicates serial number/date of delivery).
Body is original. No body rot. No additional welding or cutting to the body anywhere. Nothing has been modified, with the exception of added turn signals, third brake light and the Warn all speed overdrive. (That’s an overdrive for each gear….nice to have since these military Jeeps from that era were geared a bit low).
The electrical system is correct at 24v along with the correct distributor, voltage regulator and generator. Springs are original.
Original/stock rims and NDCC tires. Not lifted.
Has 3 year old canvas winter top, no side curtains or doors included.
Has correct pintle trailer hitch.”

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1952 M-38A1 Anaheim, CA **SOLD**

January 19, 2014 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $5700

(01/07/2014) This M-38A1 has a few drive train upgrades.

“1952 willys jeep m38-A1, 327 engine, muncie 4 speed,clean professional installation and wiring [no quick connectors,power steering with saginaw box, power brakes [recent brake job] new tires, steward warner gauges, painted top to bottom military green when engine was out, excellent cond.”

 

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