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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000.
This appears solid.
“This is a good running Jeep ( mostly original ) with many extra parts , willing to sale or trade for a tractor the size of a 8n ford. Please email me”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,900
(12/16/2011) It looks nice enough, but whenever someone claims a jeep is restored to “exact specifications”, yet I see right away non stock hubs, I become a little leery. However, generally is looks pretty good.
“1951 Willys CJ-3, M38 (MC) 1/4 ton Military, 4X4, original 2199 cc 4 cyl motor and 3-speed manual transmission. Total product 61,423 how many are left? This is a restored example and is equipped with all ORIGINAL extras: military riffle-bayonet with dash mount, extra gas tank, 2 shovels, axe, field phone with extra battery, rear seat, spare tire, owners repair bible and extra parts. Only 73,050 original miles, carefully restored to exact specifications. Finished in Olive Drab with correct White stars and numbers. Runs and drives great, parade ready. Own a piece of military history. Now on display at the home of “over the top cars””
The seller lists this as a “Willys MB”, but I’m pretty sure this is a M-38. I wouldn’t bring it up, except that the seller is the one that wants someone to “respect the history of this fine automobile.”
“This jeep is awesome. It speaks for itself, runs like a dream, and puts a huge smile on your face while driving around. Does get tons of attention, so be prepared to talk a lot about it. I am more interested in a trade rather than selling.
Rides I’ll consider: Classic American Muscle 60’s to late 70’s, 1980 Corvette, classic trucks.
Please no spam, and don’t need to sell so no idiotic offers. Must also love jeeps and respect the history of this fine automobile.
I am bringing it to my mechanic to have him put new brakes on this week. Better to be safe in this mini-tank.”
http://hiltonhead.craigslist.org/cto/2759575140.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
(11/28/2011) There might be some value here.
“1950’s Willys M38 jeep for sale. Body tub is straight and rebuildable, The front floor pans are rotted out. the engine was taken apart and engine parts are long gone. Running gear is in great condition. Frame is like new, Jeep has been sandblasted and primered. Most of the 24 volt parts are there, just the light switch and voltage reguators is missing. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $700
(12/10/2011) There appears to be some value here. No motor.
“m38 willys jeep body frame only and top no motor body is fiberglass frame has been restored and painted full roll cage”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“this is a 51 m38 willys was an old navy jeep has been in storage since the 70’s has a ford 289 hasnt been fired since built has new dual exaust has a new tow bar on it 2 33’s on the front the body is straight except for 1 rear corner where the spare tire caught a tree in the 70’s. there is NO rust in this jeep has an extra front fenders and hood. the old bumpsteer was removed and a regular steeringbox installed this is 90% there. this engine hasnt been started since installed there is no wireing so please dont ask if it runs!!!! has original running gear except engine. dana 25 front dana 44 rear and the t 90 tranny seats have been recovered
the bad
needs wireing harness
needs new mastercylinder and brake lines hooked up
clutch adjusted”
UPDATE: Was available for $3000. **SOLD**
This looks pretty stock. It looks like it would restore pretty well.
“I have for sale a 1951 willys M38 Flatfender jeep. For sale is one of the most rare flatfender jeeps made, it is a true M38 military version, not a CJ title says M38. I believe they only made these for 2 years and it was the last of the flatfendered body style. This one has a very solid body with very minor and easy to fix rust, runs great, has a 4 cyl and 4 speed trans out of a later military jeep. has the original military axles with 5.38 gears. new guages (tach, volts, fuel, engine temp, oil pressure) mounted in the factory location. Has a rattle can OD green paint job, mile marker front lockout hubs, 235/85/16 tires but have a set of original military tires that go with it. Also have a metal top/cab that is available seperately. motor starts on the first crank but air/fuel ratio needs adjusted but runs good overall, needs a rear wheel cylinder but before that blew the brakes were strong. really a nice rare jeep for the money, would make a good restorer. please txt 712-263-zero-three-five-seven or reply to the ad with any questions. Thanks for looking. price is firm I dont need to sell it just want more room ”
http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2741941030.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3000
(11/28/2011) This appears to be a custom M-38 with a Bobcat fiberglass hood.
“I bought this off of a car lot a year ago, but, haven’t really done anything with it. My wife won’t ride in it nor let my daughter, so, looking for something else more “Family Friendly”. Guess we just aren’t an old jeep family. I’m not sure the exact year because it was green tagged by the state patrol and assigned a new vin/title. It is titled as a 1978 homemade jeep. This is the way I bought it from Biddle Chevrolet’s used car lot.
It is a 1950-52 M38 Willys military jeep that has been rebuilt/modified over the years. The body is fairly solid with some rust bubbles. It was painted in Imron 15+ years ago. I have a box of receipts dating back to the ’70s. It has an F head 4cylinder with the stock 3 speed and transfer case as well as a Warn overdrive. Everything seems to work. Front seats, steering wheel, tires/wheels look to be new. Not hacked too badly like many jeeps I looked at before buying this one. Top in good shape, jeep just needs a good home and someone who likes to tinker, starter is temperamental (you will be too at 60 years old).
I’d like a quad, should be close to equivalent value (or cash with it) with a title.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2738661782.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000. Has a replacement body.
(11/12/2011) I think this is a M-38 with ‘Willys’ painted onto the hood.
“Willys Jeep needing to sell it has a warn overdrive new body new short block no bondo or rust at all Has no top needs rebuilt carb and brake master cylinder road worthy lights all new and working turn signals good seats redone”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000
(10/23/2011) Apparently comes with lots of parts.
“Genuine 1951 Military Issue Willys Jeep. Runs. In good shape. New carburator and distributor. Comes with lots of authentic replacement components (tires, hubs, rims, doors, transfer case, and differential among other stuff).”
