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RARE 1954 M38A1 Ex-Army Jeep Willys and Ex-Fire Brush Truck CA Titled – $12,500- AD REMOVED

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RARE 1954 M38A1 Ex-Army Jeep Willys and Ex-Fire Brush Truck CA Titled – $12,500

“Andy’s Picks”

Brush Truck M38a1

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/escondido-rare-1954-m38a1-ex-army-jeep/7824886819.html

Seller

Running, Driving, and current Registration til July 2025 (2025 sticker in envelope still).

Legit Ex-Army Jeep that was decommissioned and mothballed circa 1960 (“Radiator drained”) then some time in the 70’s or 80’s it was turned over to the Forestry Service and converted for use as a Brush Truck. Purchased from them when it was again decommissioned and replaced with more modern equipment and now Titled in CA.

Original Hurricane Motor and manual trans with odometer showing just over 7K miles. Fires up first try every time. Has an 80-gallon water tank and 150′ hose on the back. The original Clinton Engine pump motor on the back RUNS TOO! The original rotor water pump (that is turned by the gas Clinton engine) had corrosion and it wasn’t worth cleaning up straight away so a brand new and identical pump was purchased and is included (original pump also included) but not installed. The pipes will need new seals and we are missing the strainer so a new one will need to be purchased and installed (from a landscaping / irrigation supply store).

My son and I have taken it to a few car shows and cruise nights and it gets A LOT of attention, even when parked next to pristine, restored jeeps. The patina with the original Army Green and (fading) red over top with the original Army stenciling peeking through just cannot be reproduced. We were working to get the pump setup spraying again, but now college is imminent, he / we are finding other things more pressing. Has been a fun Father-Son project, but time to pass it on to someone who will enjoy it.

Lots of people say they would strip out the fire equipment and use it as a Desert Runner… but… well… whoever buys it can do whatever they want to with it. But there’s a whole lot of desert jeeps out there but I can’t say I’ve personally seen any other fire truck jeeps.

Can you drive it home? Uh, sure. But if you aren’t comfortable driving a 70+ year old jeep with no seatbelts, no doors, no power brakes and no power steering and are otherwise unfamiliar with the Jeep “Death Wobble”, I would recommend you either take back roads slowly or you tow it.

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1955 M-38A1 + Trailer Umatilla, OR $8500- SOLD

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SOLD

This is Dave .. my wife ran across this package the other day. Seems like a good price. It includes a Warn OD.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2113825515703738/

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“1955 M38A1 military jeep with m416 trailer 1. Original F-head 134 engine with T-90 3 speed manual transmission and warn overdrive. 2. Changed from 24 volt to 12 volt 3. Good tires, new spare 4. Runs, stops, and drives good. 5. Trailer is in good condition. 6. All lights are military. 7. Has original military slave cables for jumping batteries. 8. Extra T-90 transmission and transfer case. 9. Extra parts: ex: oil filters, touch up paint, Other items also. 10. 2 battery system. 11. Has permanent 1955 plate. 12. Stereo system included.”

 
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1955 M38A1 Spokane, WA $6,000

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1955 M38A1 Spokane, WA $6,000

https://spokane.craigslist.org/pts/d/spokane-1955-m38a1/7816636313.html

Has a cab, winch, plow, your all set!

Seller’s Description

1955 M38A1 with cab, 7 foot snow plow and original winch.

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1962 M-38A1 USMC Jacksonville, NC EBay

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Bill shared this ebay ad (with make offer option) for a parts jeep.

View all the information on ebay

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“This is an original 1962 USMC M38A1 Radio Jeep S/N 87346
This Jeep was used by the Civil Air Patrol for many years
It is complete and original except for the Bubba Roll Bar
It sat neglected for many years and rust has taken its toll
This is a good Jeep for parts I doubt it’s worth restoration, but that’s up to the Buyer.
Everything under the hood is about as original as they come, unfortunately the Engine is stuck
All fording and 24-volt Equipment is intact.
Radiator holds water and antifreeze was present in block.
This year model has the Locking Front and Rear Differentials.
The Jeep alone in parts is worth the Buy it Now price, but I’m open to offers.
I do have the 4 original wheels and a good transferable VA Title that matches Data plates
Feel free to reach out with questions
I can arrange delivery on the East Coast for a fee.”

 
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1971 M-38A1 CDN Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada C$25k

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The price works out to be about $18,400 USD. Bill shared this nice looking Canadian M-38A1. I’m not sure what it would cost to import into the US.

View all the information on eBay

“1971 Willies M-38A1 Jeep
Mostly Original, Rust Free
Everything Repaired as it should.
New Paint, Inside & Underneath
New Top, has all original markings on it
Belonged to the Royal Winnipeg Rifles / Little Black Devils
Had Recoilless Rifle Mounted in it – has been removed
If Local, Come and View – 595 Berry Street, Shaw’s Auto Service & Parts”

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Year? M-38A1 Edmonds, WA $600

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There’s value here. Thanks to TJ for sharing.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/787642459956311

“Was going to use body for my own restoration but now looking at something different. Body is mostly good but will need new floor pan. -does not include windshield frame -does not include tire carrier or roll bar -drivetrain has a rear axle (original I believe) front axle with transfer case & T-90 transmission mated to a 4.2 liter V-6. -no steering column but there is a power steering pump attached -tires are flat & vehicle will need to be put on a trailer”

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1952 M-38A1C Austin, TX $30,000

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The recoiless rifle is real.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1165381121332973

“1952 Willys M38A1C Recoiless Rifle Carrier w/ 106mm Recoiless (inhert) Recoil rifle is not a mock up. It is the real deal. Very nice condition, no cancer , very clean, very complete. Has had frame off restoration in late 80s. Garage kept since Only issue; hops out of 2nd gear at times Otherwise very nice vehicle.”

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1953 M-38A1 Mesa, AZ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6800.

(08/02/2024) Joe-in-Mesa forwarded this solid looking M-38A1.

“1953 army Jeep. No rust. Complete. Been sitting for 3 years. Had new fuel system done back then also. Newer battery.”

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1954 M-38A1? Sonora, CA $15,000

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Looks fast.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/standard-1954-jeep-willys/7768567772.html

“1954 Jeep Willys, BBC 8-71 Weiand supercharger, 4 bolt main, blower built motor, runs on pump gas, built TH-350 with stall converter, manual valve body. Registered, insured, tags good until June 2025. Cash is preferred, but trades considered,”

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1952? M-38A1 Miranda, CA $1900

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There’s a lot going on here. It appears to be an M-38A1 body that sits on a non M-38A1 frame. That may have a CJ-3B hood grafted onto an M-38A1 hood?

https://humboldt.craigslist.org/pts/d/miranda-1952-jeep-willys-army-jeep-m38/7759062443.html

“1952 military willys jeep m38 a1, it’s been modified at one time we think it may have been a movie car by the way its done but its neat. I have good spare engine comes with, original one that’s in it sat to long n needs work but I’m sure its probably fixable too. It’s fresh out of a barn, no rust or rot but it’s def been worked. $1900 obo.”

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