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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $975.
Needs help …
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1951 army jeep,,,doesent run,,engine turns over,,,use for parts or restore. have clean title”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2100.
I wonder why this is sporting a Dana 23-2 rear end? The Dana 23-2 was used on the MBs/GPWs and early ’46. Next, the Dana 41 was used until the Late 1950 CJ-3As when the Dana 44 was installed. As best I can tell, all the M-38s used a Dana 44.
“Rare Korean War military Jeep. Good body; solid floors, has some rust on sides but easily repairable. Swapped in Chevy 350, stock, runs good. Comes with Advance Adapters Small Block Chevy to original Jeep T-90 transmission assembly($500 new), good transmission and good Transfer case, Dana 25 front axle, Dana 23-2 rear axle, 15 inch wheels with tires that are worn out. I will sell for $2,100 negotiable.”
Here’s a ‘professionally’ restored M-38 that doesn’t appear accurately restored. You can see it is missing the M-38 grille and grill mount, suggesting this is a CJ frame. It doesn’t have a M-38 gas tank and the inlet is in an odd position. The windshield vent should be bolted, not hinged. The rear of the frame looks civilian; Here’s the way the rear should really look. Note the drain piece where the hood connects to the body — that is from a CJ-3A. And, last but not least, the Dash Plate is installed upside down and backwards …
“YOU ARE LOOKING AT A 1951 WILLYS JEEP M38 ARMY GREEN WITH ARMY GREEN INTERIOR, HAS GO DEVIL ENGINE, ALL DECALS , GAS CAN, SHOVELS, POWER TAKE OFF LOCKING FRONT HUBS, CANVAS TOP IS OFF . THIS JEEP IS PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 631-218-1300 OR EMAIL AT: AUTOPETENY@AOL.COM.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2800.
It does run, but needs work.
“1952 willys M38 jeep , original condition, some rust but very solid. Needs master cylinder rebuild, runs and goes. Have 4 stock rims to go with it. Asking $2800.00”
There’s got to be $300 worth of parts here?
“Willys M-38 – Ruff but could be something, might make good trail rider or mug slinger, basically just rolling chassis with body tub, good tailgate, no title. – $300.00 call 336-363-2693 ”
http://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/1922207027.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
(05/18/2010) This looks in good shape. Apparently it needs some mechanical work.
“1952 M38 WILLYS JEEP RUNS GOOD BUT NEED WORK MAKE ME A OFFER THANKS. ”
These are some good parts awaiting a restoration.
“This is the one a collector has been waiting for! hard to tell if it was removed from the assembly line! as you will see in the pictures, absolutely no rust now or ever. it has been sitting in storage and needs to go. what you see is what you get! basicly complete body and frame. NO ENGINE OR TRANS/ TRANSFERCASE, NO WIRING, LIGHTS, SWITCHES, GAUGES. all the difficult parts are there though, as you will see in the pics. these models are extremly rare and i’ve been in the jeep business for over 30 years and never seen one like this before. this jeep does not have a title and is being sold as parts only. if you had a rusted out m38, add your powertrain and electrics and you will be done! if not capable, call me. i do restorations. heads up, reserve is around the price of a new body kit.”
UPDATE: Still Available
(06/15/2010) This includes an extra engine.
“1952 M38 Willys Jeep; Have original 24V waterproof 4 cylinder engine. I also have Henry J Super Sonic 4 cylinder engine for it. Have all parts for engine. Some rust… But GOOD condition for a 1952!
Or will trade for 16′ or bigger v haul fishing boat! Please call – 219-961-6248. Brokers need not to call!!!”
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/1914240055.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,900.
Here’s a good looking M-38. Paul accurately notes the frame appears civilian, lacking the appropriate hinges on the grille. Instead, it has the civilian brackets.
“1952 1/4-ton Willys M-38 jeep. Mint restoration, gov’t stenciling, tool-kit, tire jack, canvas windshield cover, ax and shovel.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
“1952 WILLY JEEP M 38 still running the body is in great shape the only thing altered is the second battery box was removed and bonded over. This was done before I received the Jeep. The 24 volt system was removed and the 12 put in its place. Let’s be honest here the body is probably the only original M38 part. The motor is a 6 cylinder from a scrambler placed in the jeep. The motor is a Buick V6 225. It has a 3 speed transmition out of a 1968 CJ5 as well as the transfer case they are the same make as used in the earlier willys. I added power steering to the jeep also. I do have extra parts also. I check my email all the time so if you are interested I will reply. make me an offer. Do not ask if i still have this i will not reply due to other people pushing a better way to sell.”
