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This looks like a nice M-38.
“1953 Willy’s Jeep 225 V-6 with overdrive. The jeep is in excellent shape and runs great.
No emails please. Call and leave a message if I don’t answer and I will get back to you A.S.A.P.
$9500 CASH ONLY
Tony 262-662-2192”
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/3305039837.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** GPW was $10,000 & M-38 was $7500
No pics of the M-38.
“Want to sell 1940 Ford Staff Car. The picture I have posted is not the exact same thing I just took the picture off google. Camera is broken and havent gotten to getting a new one. Paint job on ours is mint condition cream colored with a brown/burgandy interior. Also it runs very very strong. We wanted to repaint it military style, but we are moving out of state so we have to sell it even though we dont want to. Our phone number is 6036804259 and ask for Matt. Serious inquiries only like if you would like to meet up and take a look at this rare antique yourself. Please give a call if you are interested you wont regret buying this. we are asking $10k or best offer. We also have a 1943 WW2 Ford Jeep and a 1950s Korean War Jeep for sale if anyone would be interested in that. We are asking for 7500 for the korean jeep and 10k for ww2 jeep or best offers. Come by and take a look at these or ask around if you know anyone interested in any of these vehicles. We also have a unlimited amount of WW2 attire and merchandise. Give me a call or shoot me an email if interested.”
UPDATE: This is on eBay, too.
(09/04/2012) This seller want a Model A.
“This is my 1952 Model M38 U.S. Army jeep. Garage kept. This is one the last of the flat fender jeeps. Introduced in 1950 at the beginning of the Korean war. Only 45,173 were made. Production ended in Sept of 1952. I rebuilt it from the ground up, complete body off restoration 3 years ago. NO RUST ANYWHERE! All parts were sandblasted and primed. This included the chassis, body, fenders, and all parts large and small. Any rusted parts were discarded and replaced. All new NDCC military tires, new brake system, new wiring harness, gas tank seats, canvas. The jeep had a Ford Pinto engine when I got it. I got rid of that and installed a rebuilt Willys L4-134 “Go Devil” 60 HP engine which was the original for this Jeep. I also upgraded to a 12 Volt system including a one wire alternator. Installed front seat belts and turn signals. The drive train is in excellent operating condition. It’s been driven only 1000 miles or so since restore. Mostly to military, car shows, and parades. The siren gets this Jeep plenty of attention at parades and at these events from vets and the general public. Lots of “Thumbs Up” from other drivers when driven around town. Drive it anywhere at 40 or 45 MPH. For longer distances, it has a tow bar with 2″ ball and electrical connections. It can be flat towed. No trailer needed.
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I have really enjoyed the Jeep, But it’s time get a new toy.. I have always had interest in Model A Fords and would be interested in trading for a coupe or roadster with rumble seat. in comparable condition. If you have one, email me with a pix a brief description. If we are mutually interested, we can go from there. Not interested in hot rods or repros. Just a plain old Model A.”
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/3294994370.html
UPDATE: Was $4600.**SOLD**
(08/22/2011) This looks in good shape. I bet that it hasn’t ever been restored, as it has a nice patina about it.
“1952 Military M-38 Willys. Excellent Condition Second Owner Runs Excellent 4×4 Contact Number ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
It looks like a mix of civilian and M-38 parts.
“1952 Willys M38, Restored, no rust, runs great, only 8k miles.”
This looks like a solid combo.
“Once retired from service with the military, this M38 Willys was used by a city in Colorado as a spray vehicle until purchased by a civilian here in Kansas and partially restored. Jeep runs and drives very well. All lights work, including trailer lights. Jeep has good tires, as well as trailer; one tire is new. Includes a new vinyl top and doors. Must be purchased as a set.”
View all the information on eBay
UPDATE: Sold. Was listed at $8000.
This looks like a solid M-38. The title is TN, but I believe Winchester is in KY.
“Nice running M38 jeep, 1952 model with Tennessee title, new tires, new batteries and recently rebuilt engine. No trades”
**SOLD** Was $7000
(02/11/2011) Looks likes a nice build.
“1953 Jeep Willys M-38. MSD ignition. Full Linex tub and roll bar. Roll bar mounted to frame. Rear undermount fuel cell. Seat belts. All Aluminum dash, wheels, exterior fender wells, radiator, and other engine parts. Stainless steel diff cover and steering linkage. 4point suspension. Warn High/Low Overdrive transfer case. 3 speed transmission. Power steering and brakes. CD/radio. Buick V6 “Dauntless” racing engine. Flomaster mufflers. Also have many miscellaneous parts to go with… such as, hood, tailgate, window frame, axles, frame, doors, etc. Please call six zero one, 529, four five four one or reply to email. Thanks!”
It looks good from a distance, but no close up images provided.
“Reluctantly selling my 1951 Willys M38 Army Jeep. This jeep is almost entirely original, so it is a steal at this price, well below NADA. You will see fully restored jeeps for $15,000 or more. This jeep is well on its way, but much more affordable. This jeep runs great, 4X4 is operational, will climb anything and go anywhere. Great for four wheeling, hunting, or just cruising around town. It has the famous 3 speed, flat four engine. Many parts of this jeep have been restored to original condition, including new seat covers (original canvas style), new headlights and blackout lights, new tires, new windshield/gasket, and much more. Garage kept.”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/3213102585.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Here’s a very nice M-38.
“In the mid nineties I did a complete body off frame restoration of this M38 over a period of 4 years spending hundreds of hours. Every part was sandblasted and refurbished with NOS and new parts used where needed to restore to original.Included is a full winter enclosure with doors and side curtains.Also included are copies of the TM9-1804A, TM9-8012, ORD 9 SNL G-8012 and an original copy of TM9-1804B dated 1952, also original jack, handle, lug wrench and canvas pouch. The engine was rebuild with new rod and main bearings, valves reground, new pistons and rings, all new gaskets and seals. The transmission and transfer case were disassembled and necessary parts replaced and new seals and gaskets. Same goes for front and rear axels and drive shafts. New brake cylinders, lines, mastercylinder and shoes were installed.
NOS (new old stock) parts are as follows: radiator, air filter and precleaner, tail gate, driver and passenger seat frames, front floor panel, spare tire rack gas can holder, top bow and brackets, 24 volt recep, underhood battery box, tool box door, seat springs, vacumn wipers, vehicle data plates, cold weather primer, muffler and tail pipe, waterproof light switches, shackles on front and rear bumpers and other small items.
A complete new waterproof wiring harness using original douglas connectors was added. two new 12 volt batteries have just been bought. All of the waterproof vent system was replaced
The old gas tank was replaced with a new repro and sealed on the inside.
Some of the features are: 24 volt electrical system with one 12v battery under the hood and another mounted in the cowl area. The distributor, spark plugs, starter, generator, horn, all electrical are waterproof along with the engine and drive train. The blackout light on the fender and all blackout lights are functional, new windshield glass and weatherstripping added, new welting added between body parts, new shocks front and rear.
Every effort was made to restore as original as possible. Since restoration I have only put about 20 miles on it mostly trailering to car shows. In 1996 It won the peoples choice award at the Ga MVPA rally in Helen, Ga. It has always been garaged. I have the original Tenn clear title dated 1980. Ga does not require a title on avehicle this age.”
UPDATE: Was $16,000. **SOLD**
This looks like the ‘best of the best.’ If only the museum M-38s I’ve seen were this nice!
“Fully restored Mil-Spec, Historically Correct in every way. Meuseum Level Restoration. Delivered to Dept. of The Army in May 1952, Serial # 68944. Has the Original Engine restored back to original displacement, Even has the original Horn restored, Has all Accesories- First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguisher, Tool Kit (complete), Jack & crank handle, All TM’s (Army Technical Manuals) originals ..not reprints, in the correct Document Bag, Deep Water Fording Kit, Beachwood Canvas throughout including Web Straps, Winter Top, Side Curtains, Doors,etc. Has currently installed a 1919 A4 Browning Machine Gun Dummy on the Correct M-31 Pedistal with all accessories. Commander Antenna Mast Bases and Radio hook-up. I have Command Radios which are avialable with their original Manuals.
This jeep Won at the MVPA (Military Vehicle Preservation Association) 1997 Convention for the ‘Post War Restored Class 1st Place’. It won 1st place award “Commander’s Choice’ , korean War, at ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND in 1999, and a total of 13 other awards and trophy’s before I stopped entering it in judgeing competitions. It has been written up in th ‘Cherokee Tribune Newspaper May 5, 2006, page 1-D, Title ‘American Armor’. It also has been in the MVPA 1999 Calendar for Febuary (Very Difficult to Get In). This Jeep represents the ‘BEST of THE BEST’ for M38’s. PLEASE”
This looks like a solid M-38. It still runs 24 volt.
“I am selling my 1951 military willys jeep. The tub is all original as is the motor and it has O rust. The floors are as solid as when they came off the production line. It is set up with the 24 volt system and has 2 new batteries. The tires and tubes are in brand new condition and i do have a spare tire and rim. It comes with a as i was told old new stock canvas top. The bows on the jeep are new and yet need to be painted. The wiring in the jeep does need to be redone as it is the original wiring. the wiring is good for starting and stopping the engine. The engine is solid and starts and runs beautifully. The high and low 4 wheel drive work great as does the 2 wheel drive. The jeep has a couple spots that for some odd reason were spray painted black but that is a easy fix with a can on military match spray paint. I am a ww2 reenactor and i was going to use this jeep but i decided to go with a motorcycle instead. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 616-450-2194 ask for Tim. If you are a craigs list scam artist dont waste my time with your ass wipe offers. thanks for looking”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3163467165.html
