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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/01/2020) Appears to have an earlier head.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/503999257250184
“Freshly rebuilt engine 4cyl 134L New tires and rims and carburetor, fuel Tank, fuel lines, radiator”
UPDATE II: Skip is looking for this M-38. It was restored by his father and sold before he passed away. If you know anything about it, feel free to email me at d@deilers.com and I will connect you with Skip.
Originally marked sold May 27, 2016 **SOLD** WAS $6200 and sold out of Hawarden, Iowa
This may be a good price.
“1951 Willys M38 Military (amphibious) Jeep. Very good shape, has all new top, windows and doors, very good tires, excellent body and paint. Runs good. Retired farmer owned. Please call only (leave message).”
UPDATE: Still Available.
The seller of this believes this to be one of the six M-38 pilot vehicles, also known as MC-38s: http://www.cj3a.info/sibling/m38/pilot.html …. However, after looking at the jeep, it has been modified to such an extent that even if it was one of the pilot models, there’s very little left of it. That said, I can see nothing that identifies it as an early model: 1) Serial number of MC 10149 is too late (serial number on data plates); 2) No full-floating axles (pilots had the WWII rear axles); 3) No battery box (battery box lid hinges were on the sides of the pilot vehicles); 4) wrong windshield setup … the list goes on.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/181798629779233/
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/18/2020) Mark posted this mostly original M-38 at warjeeps.com. It does have some floor patches.
https://semo.craigslist.org/cto/d/sikeston-1950-willys-m38-g740-army-jeep/7256366271.html
“The jeep has some rust through in the floor and hat channel on the passenger side. It does have some floor repairs already done.
It Has the following:
24 volts electrical components. All three seats, Pintle, bumperettes, spare tire carrier, jerry can and holder, top bow brackets, first aide box, gas tank (needs cleaning) four m38 wheels, engine lifting bracket, Carter 637s carb, correct vacuum fuel pump, under hood battery box and other original parts.
The engine runs well without any smoke. Running it on a auxiliary fuel tank now.
Most of this work was done some time ago and has set. Due to it setting, some of the seals are starting to fail.
New or rebuilt parts:
Engine,
Fuel pump,
Carburetor
Front axle (needs the shims checked again)
Brakes (lines, wheel cylinder and master cylinder)
Transmission
Transfer case
Exhaust (short pipe, long pipe and muffler.
Has matching number title in my name.
Things it will need:
rewired and Tires”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000.
(11/08/2020) This looks in good shape.
“1951 m38 Jeep , all original with original 24 volt system and original parts any rebuilt parts are NOS. 4 wheel drive works good”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(01/03/2021) Some additional pics would be useful.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803918710188394
“Clean new motor needs brake work runs great all four wheel drive works great”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $18,600.
Looks in good shape, but some more pics would be helpful.
“mechanically restored, with engine rebuild by an a actual motorpool vet. starts first crank. lots of parts and accessories. happy to answer questions and I can send you a link with great parade photos! this is an Antique you can really enjoy. Its ready for its new caretaker!”
This is a mix of parts. The body is M-38, but the chassis is CJ, probably CJ-3A given the engine and radiator. The Windshield is obviously CJ-2A.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615016982551054
“1951 willis jeep dont know much about it, try n to sell it for my neighbor. He has all the paperwork jeep is clean.”
Engine is locked. Unclear how much value is here. It’s listed as a 1949, but clearly is an M-38.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/936926646839037
“Just got. Motor seems locked but not too bad. All original”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $4500 for the holidays.
Autoquest Jeep is selling this vehicle. It’s got a replacement body, but the frame looks to be an M-38 based on the boxed front frame rails. For a good comparison of an M-38 frame vs. a CJ-3A frame check out this image from Was at the Willys M Jeeps site:
From the WillysMJeep site: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12445
Now for the ad …
https://houston.craigslist.org/ctd/d/houston-m38-army-jeep-project-special/7250387456.html
“** 1949-1952 M38 Willys Project Army Jeep, green/tan, 4 cyl flathead L motor, 3spd
Info we have is this M38 Army Jeep was restored about 30 yrs ago & was last registered for street use in 1992. Previous owner bought in 1993 to use as a hunting Jeep & was not registered for legal use on the road since that date. Was reported to be running when parked. We would recommend a full servicing @ least or a rebuild to get it back on the road.
