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1960 M-38A1 St. Louis, Mo eBay

June 28, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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I am wondering if this was the original paint?  This is supposed to have been a civil defense jeep. This sure looks like a good restoration candidate.  No Title.

“This is a M38A1 Military Jeep. Data ID plate: 8/1960. Jeep was used by civil defence.

I got the engine running, but have not driven it. Engine runs nice & smooth, no smoke. It has new oil & oil filter. I started it on starting fluid, and then used gas from a temporary tank I set up. Gas tank, Carborator & Fuel lines need a major clean up. I think the fuel pump is shot. (I wanted to make sure this ran before I sold it).

Tranny shifts properly. Hi/Low & 4×4 levers shift freely & it rolls freely as well. Clutch seems to be OK. No brakes. Jeep has heavy duty front & rear leaf springs. I’m no expert on M38s, but it looks to me that 98% of it is there. Everything is original, includes a 24V system and 5 matching rims with original tires. (4 are dry-rotted)

Nobody has started to restore this, it is untouched. There are no batteries included in this auction. Frame is solid with surface rust only. The body is in pretty good, straight shape with no major rust issues except the tool box floor and surrounding area. Look closely at the pictures.

This looks bad & a real rustbucket in the photos, but it’s not how it looks. There is a lot of surface rust & peeling paint & undercoating that make it look worse then it really is. See all picture in my photoalbum at http://s1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff362/3familytree/M38%20A1%20White/

My opinion is that this is an easy restoration project. There is no title, but I will provide a bill of sale. I am selling this to finance another project. You will get everything you see in the pictures. If you have any questions, feel free to ask BEFORE you bid.”

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1952 Fire Jeep M-38A1 Melrose, FL **SOLD**

June 27, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, Fire/Police/Industry Vehicles, M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

” This beauty has been completely re-painted in hunter green exterior with green & black interior.  4 wheel drive, pump. Perfect for campground security or fire prevention. Purchased from local fire department & converted for private fire prevention. Runs good, lights & siren. We are selling for another party. Runs & drives good. Has many upgrades. Will answer questions to best of ability.  Unit sold complete with fire pump & 75 gallon water tank, hose & one nozzle.”

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1954 M-38A1 Geronimo, Ks **SOLD**

June 26, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  This sold.  Was listed at $4000.

The seller will take $500 off for proof of being a veteran.  Looks like a good price.

“I have a complete M38A1 Willys Army jeep from 1954, it is complete! With the original data plates and all the parts are there including top bows and seats, Has new military canvas driver seat as well as the rear bottom seat cushion. I can finish the cnavas job on the other seats if you so desire it. I have spent the better part of 16 months bringing this old Army veteran jeep back to its military glory. It has all the hard to find accessories and attachments. All Five tires are original military tires, as are the rims. I just installed a rebuilt T-90 transmission this year, a complete new old stock exhaust system. This jeep needs some paint and your markings and you are ready for parades, vfw functions or just to jeep around with. I have a box of extra parts that will come with it. Currently the jeep is in 12 volt, I have all the parts to convert over to a complete dual battery 24 volt system. This is the most complete M38A1 offered. Has all the original lifting shackles and front bumper that has not been molested or cut. New ties rods installed, new steering bellcrank, two new front brake cylinders. The fuel tank is original and has already been gone through and restored so you will not have to worry about a fuel tank leaking. Comes with two fuel cans (5 gallon military one is dated 1977 the other is new old stock from 1955) Also comes with two gallons of the correct semi-gloss paint you will need to finish the restoration. If you have any questions call me at 580 six four seven 00 four five. She stops drives and runs. I have put alot of work into this old work horse. But the wife says I can only have one jeep. So now is your chance!
I also have two original manuals for this jeep that come with it as well.
If you are a korean war veteran or veteran period, with proof, I will take $500 off the asking price. And last but not least, I will deliver this jeep to within 100 miles of zip code (73543/Geronimo, OK)”

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1953 M-38A1 Fort Myers, Fl eBay

June 23, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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Looks nicely restored. I wonder if it was really painted yellow for the private airport.

“Our 1953 Airforce Jeep is for sale…….It was used as a “FOLLOW ME” Car. The restauration including the engine was done ca. 5 Years ago.

The jeep was only used as a “Follow Me” vehicle on a private airport since then, and has less than 450 miles on the new engine.24 Volt System.

The car is in nice shape.”

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1953 M-38A1 Ojai, CA **SOLD**

June 23, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  Was $6500. **SOLD**

(06/16/2012) Looks good.

“US Army M38A1 Jeep.
Parade quality, runs well.
Mostly original parts including power train.
Clean California title in hand.
Vietnam era 2 way radio, functional.
Former Military Police vehicle.
Emergency lights and Siren.
Odometer has been replaced, no idea of actual mileage.”

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1952 M-38A1 Holmen, WI **SOLD**

June 18, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $15,000.

Though no pictures of radios, this M-38A1 is supposed to be a mobile command center.

“1952 WILLY’S JEEP UNITED STATES MARINE JEEP MODEL M38-A1
MOBLE COMMAND CENTER ALL RADIOS WORK
15000.00 OBO
LETS TALK LETS DEAL”

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1953 M-38A1 Stretched Porter, TX **SOLD**

June 17, 2012 • CATEGORIES: M-38A1 • TAGS: , , . This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  ****SOLD**** Was on eBay. This might be the same as this one.

(06/17/2012) I’d like some better pics of this one.  Pretty neat.

“6 feet (and two rows of seats) added: 17 ft. total length
Seats padded for comfort in parades
Seat belts added for carrying children
Has loud siren
Turn signals added
In working condition
Winner will have to pick up the Jeep from Porter, Texas”

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M-38A1 at Fort Lewis Circa 1958

June 16, 2012 • CATEGORIES: Features, M-38A1, Old Images This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE:  This has been relished on eBay.

Though it appears stuck in thick Tacoma area mud, there is an explicit declaration on the back of the photo stating that the jeep is NOT stuck.

“Up for sale is a 1958 Original B&W Glossy 7×5 Photograph taken by an Army Photographer and showing what I believe is a US Army Willys M38A1 (MD) Jeep in a Very Muddy Road with Id’d Soldier, most likely at Fort Lewis or Yakima Training Center in Washington State. Back is hand titled: Lloyd McClelland + jeep in mud. Not stuck. Taken while on hill duty. Year is based on some dated images in this collection. Any serious defects will be noted here [curved ends, light roughness to lower edge, old tape, minor tape? staining on back], but since condition is subjective, please enlarge photos & decide overall condition for yourself. This would make a wonderful addition to your collection.

ALL the images I have by this unknown US Army Photographer were taken in Washington State in 1958. However some of his military views do not give location info, so location is a best guess from what is shown. I also have several other Army / Air Force photos from this photographer on eBay.”

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1946 CJ-2A and 1954 M-38A1 Des Moines, IA **SOLD**

June 13, 2012 • CATEGORIES: CJ-2A, M-38A1 This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated.
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was Make Offer

“Amazing condition:

1954 Jeep M38A, manufactured by Willys Overland. Body perfect. Needs very little to get running: fuel sending unit, fuel pump and tank.

1946 Jeep Willys CJ 2A. Body in excellent shape. Minor engine work to get this running. (First year that Jeeps were offered to civilians!)

Both of these Jeeps were up and running, but, my father passed away a few years back, and he had these at a shop in Iowa where they were doing some work on them. I have spent the last few years trying to get them back from the shop’s owner, so, nothing has been done with them since 2009.

Looking for trades on one or both. These are in amazingly good shape, and will take very little to get back to running. Interested in: jet skies/4×4 truck/Jeep Wrangler/trailer or camper/lot on lake/or open to other reasonable offers! Let me know if you have something that you think might spark my interest…but, be realistic! I will not ship, however, I know these are classic Jeeps, and someone from another part of country may be very interested…if legit, I will work with you if you hire delivery service to pick up.”

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