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UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
Looks solid for a project.
“1952 m38 army jeep. Great project for someone there is no title”
The estate sale has ended, but the jeep might still be for sale?
“Estate / Antique sale Thurs-Saturday, June 30th-July 2nd at 9-6 on 5076 W. Gifford Rd, Bloomington west side. NO EARLY BIRDS! Just north of Karst Farms Park and just east of Bloomington airport. 1952 Jeep Willys, ”
http://bloomington.craigslist.org/gms/5652342533.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4300.
Between “Excellent Project” and “Blue Chip Investment” the seller is overselling this one.
“Fresh from the barn serial# 65627 of 72329 very scarce model of the M38. Super solid frame some floor pan rust lots of dents and some tore sheet metal. The previous owner told me it was running 10 years ago when it was parked. The engine is free. It was converted to 12volt. I am selling it as found the gas tank is very rusty inside. Like I said this is begging for a total restoration these are becoming the next blue chip investment. I do have a transferable N.Y. title.”
Seller accidentally listed this as an M-38A1.
“Willies M 38 -A1 has current tags and good title”
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/5676857064.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
There’s some parts value here at the very least.
“I have a barn find 1951 Willy’s Jeep. It was my Dad’s. It ran about 3-4 years ago. It does not currently run. I think the fuel system is gummed up. The title says 1968 but I was told that it is a 51 but when it was sold from the military/government it was in 1968 thus the date on the title. With a little TLC I believe this would be a great Jeep. It has been stored inside I just pulled it outside for better pictures.”
Art spotted this almost stock M-38 with a Stewart Warner heater.
1950 Willys M38 Model MC Arctic Jeep 4 X 4. Serial # MC 30993. Mileage reads 68,059. Powered by the original 4 cylinder Go Devil engine. 3 speed manual transmission with 2 speed transfer case and locking hubs. This is an actual Military issue Arctic model Jeep with the rear body reinforcement panels. The top and doors are removable and the heater can be run without starting the Jeep (heater has not been tested but is reported to be working). This Jeep starts easily and runs good, the transmission works as it should.
The Willy’s M38 Jeeps were only built from 1949 to 1952 and this is a nice example of a Korea War vintage Jeep with an unusual Arctic service upgrade. To watch the video.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800.
“Hello For Sale i have my 1950 Willys Jeep M38 real world war II survivor 100% original except tires and rims’
Has some practical updates for offloading.
“1952 M38 302 2 bbl V8..T90 3 speed & spicer 18 transfer case with 1 3/8 in.idler shaft and warn overdrive. Front and rear axles have 538 ring and pinions and both have power lock limited slip differentials. Disc brake front and modern shoes in rear. York compressor on board air with 3 gal tank and front and rear air chucks. 2 year old Best Top and bikini soft tops. Sears ( old timey ) model 667391000 winch..31 in. tires & spare 5 point seat belts.Tow bar. All paperwork, manuals and spare parts.Also has a working heater. This is really a good old girl that will go just about anywhere.”
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5666007717.html
UPDATE: Mike reports that this has the original body with the battery box removed.
“225 Dauntless V6 with mild Comp Cams camshaft and lifters
T90A1 transmission completely rebuilt
Dana 18 Large case with twin stick conversion completely rebuilt
2.5″ lift kit
Dana 25 front differential 5.38 gears, hubs rebuilt & resealed this spring, pinion seal just redone
Dana 41 rear differential 5.38 gears, pinion seal just redone, rear wheel bearings and seals done in spring
11″ drum brake upgrade
255/85R16 BFGoodrich KM2 tires (33.5″ x 10″)
There are lots of new parts everywhere on this that I didn’t list; I have a folder with stacks of receipts and invoices for new parts. Runs, drives and stops well. Definitely not perfect, but a lot better than most ’52s out there. I don’t have to sell this, but I’ve taken on another Willys project and could use the room in the garage. I am just trying to see if there’s any interest out there.
Asking $10500 O.B.O, CASH ONLY. ”
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/5663088628.html
It runs. Looks like rust is lurking at the steps.
“Sellling my 1951 M38 Willys. This is the military version of the CJ-3A. Korean War veteran.
Does not have the original L-head engine, it was replaced by an F willys engine.
Unrestored, unmolested (aside from engine swap), retains original Army marking.
Starts & Runs, brakes need attention. 4wd with fording original equipment.
This one would need little to make it a driver keeping the patina.
Selling on a BILL OF SALE, as it comes from Georgia and they don’t issue titles for antique cars. Easy to get the FL title and I am more than willing to help on that matter.”
http://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/5645705890.html
Needs brake work.
“This is a real army issue willys that was in the korean war which means it has a lot of heavy duty upgrades from the civilian model, it’s pretty much all original except the front bench seat but i have the stock buckets too and the front bumper trailer hitch for towing it as well. Just had a brand new carb and fuel pump put on it and the thing runs great and only has 30,000 miles on it! This thing gets lots of attention and is a blast to drive and will climb up anything! Needs rear brake slave cylinder rebuilt, 20 or 30 dollar fix other than that there are no mechanical issues.
I love this little willys jeep and don’t really want to sell it but current situations demand it.
4,800 obo which is a very reasonable price!”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/5650072134.html
UPDATE: Still Available.
(06/02/2016) Needs some work. I suspect that M-38 body isn’t original to the chassis.
“I got a 1948 willies jeep with an 289 ford engine for sell asking $2500.00 obo. Willing to trade for a pontoon boat. The jeep needs TLC. And needs new breaks.”
http://humboldt.craigslist.org/cto/5611690991.html
