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“This jeep is in good original condition. Just hit 40,000 miles. Jeep is close to being 100% original. Replaced batteries and motor was rebuilt less than 300 miles ago. Runs and drives great. Would make the perfect candidate if you wanted to do a frame off restoration there is no rust in the vehicle or frame. You could keep the vehicle just like it is and enjoy its originality. ”
https://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/6054513620.html
Looks like there some value here. Seller has “$200” as the price. I don’t know if that includes everything or not.
“I have a mix of extra parts that came with a 1955 M38a1 Willys Military Jeep I am restoring including used Fenders, Dash, rear seat cushions, drive lines, windshield gasket, radiator, aftermarket light bar, roll bar, and a number of smaller parts that could be used or sold piecemeal for more.
Fenders and dash have been media blasted clean. Fenders have some body damage, dash has a radio cut out spot, mostly 1950s era parts not new. (The rear seat in the first two pictures has sold)
I get to Boise weekly usually and could also meet up that way.
For sale or trade.
I am looking for a rear power takeoff and front and rear winch drivelines for my 1955 M38a1 and will look at other types of trades as well.”
https://boise.craigslist.org/pts/6048512812.html
Possible restoration candidate.
“1953 Willys M38A1. All machine work complete on the engine. Bored .60 over, crank turned 20/20. New water pump, thermostat housing, and gasket set. Radiator has been redone. All the parts are with the Jeep. I pulled this out of Atoka Oklahoma, it belonged to a Korean War Veteran. He had started the restoration by tearing down the engine and then lost his sight. No title, but I can acquire one through court order for 475.00 black tagged. Not running will need final assembly.”
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6041621521.html
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $5500.
Runs.
“$4000.00 IN NEW PARTS. BODY HAS BEEN SANDBLASTED INSIDE AND OUT. RUNS EXCELLENT. CONVERTED TO 12 VOLT. HAVE 24 VOLT SYSTEM IF INTERESTED.”
Deborah (aka Alaska Paul’s “the Goddess”) forwarded this ad.
“1953 Willy’s M38A1 1/4 Ton 4 x 4 Jeep. Serial # 44613. Mileage reads 38,117. Powered by the original Hurricane 4 cylinder F-Head gas engine. 3 speed manual transmission, 2 speed transfer case and 2 or 4 wheel drive. This M38A1 starts very easily and runs, drives and stops good. The body is in good solid shape with some imperfections (see photos). All lights, gauges and turn signals work. Overall this is a nice old Army Jeep.”
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“I have a 1954 Jeep Willys for sale very hard to find it has a nice straight body first $2,000 cash gets it”
https://sd.craigslist.org/cto/6016342470.html
It’s not running at the moment, but looks in good shape.
“’53 Korean War vintage M38A1 Willy’s Jeep. Overall in good shape but presently not running. Was running great when I purchased it two years ago for a restoration project, but it has been sitting in the garage since then. I’m sure batteries will need replacing, oil pan gaskets leaks and carb will need cleaning. Everything else looked solid when I bought it. Tires are like new. Canvas top & seats are awesome. Body is solid. Even have side doors and flaps. Hurricane engine only has 22,700 miles. Also has a heater (not installed). Great start for project military Jeep. Selling for $5,200 while it’s not running. Once I take to my mechanic and get it running price will go up to $6,200. ”
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/6025915146.html
This may have been used as a fire jeep given the red paint.
“Always stored inside, 4cyl, Brake system and Carb redone 2yrs ago, white leather soft top, ALL ORIGINAL everything works”
https://maine.craigslist.org/atq/6012429422.html
Chris shared this ad.
“1953 M38A1 Willys Jeep – Mostly disassembled. Complete engine (F134), gear box, transfer case in good shape. It’s 95% here, you just need to reassemble and fix some rust. I have another Jeep and don’t have time or space for this one. Parted out its worth more than double the asking price. No title, bill of sale provided. ”
https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/6012371699.html
This could be a good price for the pair.
“One running and driving 1952 M38A1 jeep and one 1953 M38A1 non running jeep. For sale as package deal for 8k or will sale separately/part out. Many NOS parts on the 1952. Many original parts on the 53. I can deleiver in local area…for a fee if not in the local area. Bill of sale only. Great project jeeps. Vintage restore very doeable even for the non mechanic. Happy to answer questions and discuss. Was in process of restoring and other priorities have emerged.”
https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/cto/5990400956.html
Has a variety of parts. Maybe some parts value here?
“Parts or off-road project early CJ5
M38a1 military frame, which came stock shackle reversed and boxed/braced. Machine gun bracket cut off, rear draw bar/pto v bar cut out for 72-75 rear mounted gas tank. I do have original engine brackets for the f head 134 Willys engine.
Toyota 20r & 2wd 5speed that will run
Toyota 8″ rear end, welded w/ 4:10 gears and g2 wheel adapters to Jeep 5 lug
Dana 30 disc wide track front axle, 4:10 gears, open diff
Stock military m38a1 leafs (need bushings)
Toyota manual steering box
1974 tub in very bad shape, I would call it un useable
2 sets of front fenders and hoods in very good shape
Grill in ok shape but not restoration quality
Homemade windshield
It’s rough, missing things like shackles, some sheet metal and other pieces but with some work it could be a decent off-road toy, it did run/drive fairly well before I stole the original tub off it.
Needs, pedals, brakes, better steering column and wiring re connected, I have the pedals/brakes but they aren’t installed.
Comes with some soft doors, 2 sets of RANCHO shocks, other odds and ends
$400 or best offer ”
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/6005549614.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $11,500.
Looks good.
“Korean War Era Willys M38A1 Jeep
Perfect for Hunters and Collectors!
Doors and extra carburetor included”
