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Here’s one Brett forwarded. It’s not the prettiest M-38, but it sounds like it motors around well.
“51 M38 Jeep Willy’s, original F-Head engine rebuilt within last 4 years, new transmission installed in 2009. Runs great, tires in good condition, fun and go anywhere jeep also fun for Moab. Includes soft top with doors and bikini top.Asking $2500 or best offer”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=443&sid=0&tab=list/view&ad=2260481
It looks solid.
“It’s a Korean war era jeep. Runs and drives good with some reparible rust damage. It had a CJ5 or M38A1 overhead valve engine. I had to replace the engine with the original flathead side valve 134L, clean and seal the transmission and transfer case, put original rims on it, reinstall the glass, sand and paint the jeep, put original numbers on hood, replace the electrical and gauges, remake the driver seat frame; clean, sand, seal, and repaint gas tank; rebuild the distributor, new alternator and battery, and rebuilt/converted to 12 volt starter, replaced all fluids, rebuild the carb, new brake master and front brake sheos, repair the emergancy brakes, fix the speedometer gear inside the transfer case rear mount and replace cable with the speedometer guage, and fixed an intake manifold crack. The engine is a 1940s WWII ford GPW jeep engine. It runs perfect with good oil pressure and no smoke. All it needs now to be perfect is a new timing chain. I can hear it raddle a little bit. The seats in the picture does not come with it. An original M38 driver seat frame comes with it instead. thanks, Bryan. cell Phone: 601-862-9873. Email: Bdawgs2007@aol.com.”
http://jackson.craigslist.org/cto/1617413029.html
Here’s another one courtesy of Jean-Sebastien. Bids have reached $9100. No offense to the seller, but I don’t quite understand why someone would modify a ’47 into a M-38 at such a detailed level as this has been done? But, hell, I’ve done plenty of things that didn’t make any sense!
“This is a Collectors 1947 Willys Jeep CJ2A modified to m38 with a military green paint job that is a year old. The seats were done year ago in green canvas. Jeep has a new go devil four cylinder motor that is green to match paint and was installed about year ago. Jeep runs great and has been garaged every winter. It comes with the one year old green canvas top. New unidirectional 7.00-16 Tires and green rims, Paint and Interior are in Great Condition. Everything has been replaced and redone from Brakes, Paint, Interior, Exhaust. The 4×4 works great with the 3 speed T90 transmission. I can provide more pictures on request.”
UPDATE: Looks to have a replacement body. Was $5000. **SOLD**
This looks like it is in very good condition. Not totally stock …
“HAS BEEN SITTING IN GARAGE NEED TO MAKE ROOM COME AND LOOK AT THIS BEAUTY!! HAVE ALL INVOICES OF ALL WORK DONE AND PUT INTO. MAKE ME AN OFFER”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.
I’m thinking this might be a M-38? I think I see tool indents on the passenger side. Those tires are pretty worn.
“Selling a original 1946 Jeep Willy that runs and drives for $5,000.00. Only modifications is it has been converted to 12 volt. Almost all parts are new only thing that needs work is the rocker panels and floor boards are rusted.”
I’m not sure what a GE refrigerating machine type CK-2-D16 is? The seller lists this as a CJ-2A, but I’m guessing it is a M-38.
“I have a 1952 CJ2A Military Jeep with trailer for sale that I have owned for 35 years. It RUNS GOOD, is in good condition, no rust and could easily be restored back to military standard. It also has an operational general electric refrigerating machine type CK-2-D16 serial #8213178. I am asking $4,000.00 for the Jeep and trailer, please call Wayne at 512-970-4901 with questions.”
http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/1613501943.html
This looks like a M-38 to me, rather than a CJ-3A as indicated by the seller. I wouldn’t mind seeing some more pics of this.
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Real straight cj3a flat fendar jeep v-6 225 w/overdrive , starts right up, runs a little rough on the high end but it needs to flush out old gas for it has been seting for many years, last lic. tabs on jeep was 1980 . no visable rust at all .seats look like brand new . real cool dual feul can and spare tire swing a way . Its going to the moonshiners swap meet march 7th. at the puyallp fair grounds, it won’t last long . 253 370-7656/Bob/ 253 926-0447″
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/1611848308.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1999
(01/08/10) This appears to be a solid jeep. A plow is included.
“UP FOR SALE I HAVE A 1951 WILLYS M38 CJ3A , THIS BAD BOY HAS A CHEVY V8 327 W/ 4 BARREL WEBBER CARB WITH 4 SPEED MANUAL TRANNY (BOTH MOTOR AND TRANNY ARE SAID TO BE FROM A 1967 CAMERO) THE JEEP RUNS SWEET AND HAS A TON OF POWER,IT HAS HEADERS AND A VERY SHORT AND LOUD DUAL EXHAUST IT DRIVES DOWN THE ROAD REALLY DECENT FOR AN OLD JEEP IT HAS 33″ X 12.5 ” TIRES ALL THE WAY AROUND, 4 X 4 ENGAGES AND WORK GREAT THIS THING IS A BEAST AND WILL GO ANYWHERE, THE BODY IS SOLID AND SO IS THE FRAME AND UNDER CARRIAGE, THE BODY PANELS DO HAVE SOME RUST AND SOME MUD, THE JEEP HAD 3 COATS OF PAINT ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED IT (THAT WAS LIFTING AND PEELING) OF WHICH I GROUND IT ALL DOWN AND PUT A GOOD FRESH COAT OF PRIMER, THIS IS DEFINATELEY A WORK IN PROGRESS AND IS TONS OF FUN AND HAS A TON OF POTENTIAL, THE INSIDE ONLY HAS 1 SEAT(ITS A RACING SEAT ON THE DRIVERS SiDE AND THE JEEP DOES COME WITH A SOFT TOP AND DOORS NOTHING SPECIAL BUT WILL KEEP THE MUD OFF YOU, IT ALSO HAS A 6 1/2 FOOT WESTERN PLOW THATS INSTALLED AND WORKING TOO THE BRAKELINES ARE RECENT AND THE BRAKES WORK THE FRONT GRAB A BIT QUICKER THAN THE BACK,”
Update: Still Available
(04/22/09) This M-38 has reversed front springs, updated steering column and dash, a full cage and some power from a 327.
“This is a great Jeep and ready to roll. You can tow it (tow bar included) or drive it to your hunting camp. Overdrive. Power steering. Warn hubs. Other extras. More Pictures HERE!”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $17,000
Here’s a nice looking combo.
“1951 Willys Army Jeep and Trailer – like new. Loaded with radio and other gear as deployed. Recent new belts, hoses and gaskets”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
As you can see in the pics, this is a project.
“this jeep has a 2.5″ suspension lift. Buick 231 V6 swap with a t90 transmission and dana 18 transfer. Original military axles with 5.38 gears (dana 44 rear, dana 25 front). I have the data plates as well as the serial plate. New plastic gas tank. Frame is in perfect condition, fenders are great, hood is a little dented but not rusty, tub needs floor pan work and some minor panel work. I bought this jeep to build an offroad toy with but just purchased a wrecked Wrangler Rubicon and dont have the time to build two jeeps (plus I have a Wrangler unlimited for my daily driver). I am negotiable a little bit on the price but dont waste my time with ridiculous offers. I have a ton of pictures I can email to serious buyers, currently the motor is out and on a stand in my shop, fenders hood and grill are removed and stripped of paint. I had planned to wheel the jeep in the body shop soon and replace the floors and do the body work.”
This is a veteran of the Kansas National Guard.
“This is a 1952 M-38 1/4 Ton Military Vehicle. Make Willy’s. Served in the Kansas Army National Guard. I have owned this “Jeep” for alot of years. It has a clear Kansas highway title. Runs and drives great. Over the years replaced alot of parts, New windshield,five tires and tubes, and painted rims,rear tail lights,several of the dash guages, miscelanious engine parts,reapholestered all seat covers,installed seatbelts, it curently has a civilian top. Reason for sale, I want to purchase a newer style military vehicle. You can’t go wrong here, priced to sell. a new military top and paint and your ready for the parades. Call Clint at 785-595-3248 or 785-741-1696.”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/1563888709.html
