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This might be a good price.
“For sale is a Military Jeep, MB. The Jeep includes military rims, nice canvas seats, radio, shovel, all gauges, as shown in pictures. The Jeep runs and drives in yard. The Jeep needs brakes and exhaust. Yes, this is an M38A1D Jeep.
Connecticut is a no title state for antique vehicles. Therefore, Jeep will be sold with Bill of Sale only. The Jeep doesn’t include any other paperwork, only Bill of Sale.”
http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/5592878853.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $2500.
(03/04/2016) It’s rough, but looks like fun. Might be a good value.
“Turn key/wheeling ready
Buick 225
T90 transmission
Dana 18 transfer
Dana 44/Dana 27 w/limited slips
4.11 gears
It’s more reliable than it is pretty! My dad and I have had a blast in this jeep over the years and always get lots of smiles and waves on the trail. This jeep will get you thru most anything. If interested call or text and swing by to see it and hear it run. Asking 3000$ but are open to offers. We’ve seen these iconic rigs going for far more than this so no low ballers please. ”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5594313365.html
Appears worth a look.
“1952 WILLYS JEEP M38A1C, FIRST YEAR OF THIS SERIES, ORIGINAL UNMOLESTED WITH A FEW MINOR UPDATES. THIS MODEL WAS ISSUED WITH A RECOILESS RIFLE HENCE THE SPLIT WINDSREEN. LAST OWNER HAD IT FOR APPROX 50 YEARS AND USED IT ON A SMALL FARM. STARTS AND RUNS GREAT. HAS A CLEAR WASHINGTON TITLE. COULD BE USED AS IS. 3 SPEED WITH HI AND LOW RATIO AND 4WD. ”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5583291125.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $9000. Has glass tub.
(08/29/2015) Looks nice.
“Starts, runs, shifts, steers, brakes, and rides great. Very reliable.
12 volt system, F-134 engine.
4 x 4 low and high work as they should. Can shift into 4 wheel high on the fly at speeds less than 25 mph.
Battery, battery cables, spark plugs, wires, gear oil, hoses, belt, and fuel pump replaced 6 years ago.
Transfer case and clutch professionally over-hauled 4 years ago.
Original distributor replaced with breakerless electronic distributor 3 years ago.
Original carburetor replaced with new rebuilt carburetor 3 years ago.
Has heater, trailer hitch, turn/brake signals, low/high beam headlights, seat belts, horn, electric wipers, key start, canvas cover with sectional support bars,
Tubeless extreme traction tires. Ball hitch.
Rear tube body is fiberglass. M38a1 steel front end.
Storage compartment under rear seat.
AM/FM/IPOD marine radio located in ammo box between front seats with 4 speakers.
Amp, gas, oil gauges are not working. I have new gauges and gas tank sender. Temp and Speedometer are working. Vehicle does not have a parking brake.
I have used this vehicle to drive dirt roads on summer weekends around Secord Lake near West Branch for the last six years.”
Both are projects.
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/5573124829.html
“Please read the entire ad:
Two M38A1 Military Jeeps + extra parts.
Enough parts here to build a really nice M38A1 with lots leftover. It’s all there!!!
Many desirable and hard to find parts, with extras from other projects.
Jeep #1
This is not your typical rusted farm heap basket case.
Straight and almost rust free body. It’s been stored indoors for 20 years or more.
CLEAN and RUST FREE floors, except fuel tank well (2 new repos included).
NO RUST in toolbox.
Virtually NO RUST showing on the outside of the tub except for one tiny spot in the right side front rocker.
Nice fenders, just a little dented on the front.
ONLY real dent in the tub is on the front right corner but easily straightened.
Good front seat frames. 3 rear seats frames but all need repairs.
Original top bows.
Windshield frame is included but forgot to dig it out for pics.
It was virtually complete, less motor, when I got it years ago.
Everything was carefully bagged and tagged on disassembly.
Continue reading
Still needs a little work.
“Registered as a 1952 Willys. All fiberglass, Locked Ford 9in., Automatic Transmission, 427 Big Block Chevy (approx. 450hp), nitrous kit available, Full cage built for 3 people attached to the frame, New drive shafts, etc. The Jeep has not seen sand since 2008. I had a new T18 transfer case put in it in 2012 as well as having the rest of the drivetrain inspected. It does not currently run. The fuel lines, battery and driveshafts need to be installed. The seats are weathered but actually new. I have never driven it with these seats installed. The Super Swampers and Mickey Thompsons are no longer on the Jeep, It will be sold with 32×11.50×15 BFG All Terrains on aluminum wheels. I am willing to negotiate but do not come at me with some ridiculously low ball offer.”
http://yuma.craigslist.org/cto/5570368658.html
Seth found this photo of a stretched M-38A1 with extra seats parked at a Walmart. Looks like there’s a small sign attached to the beer case that indicates this may be in Virginia near the National Museum of the Marines
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $900.
Given the Meyer top, there may be value here.
“I believe that this is a 52 or 53. I have no title only bill of sale. I originally bought this to restore but have gone another route. This is mostly all there, the two side windows on the top are missing, easy to get. The windshield, doors and rear glass is all there and in good condition. I believe that this top will fit most of the CJ5s There is surface rust on the inside of the doors, the floorpan on the drivers side is rusty but there. The passanger side needs to be replaced.
It has the rearends, transmission, transfer case and has the adapter plate still on it for a 350 Chev.
It has been sitting for a number of years on a farm so of course it is rusty, but restorable or use for parts. Has the Ross steering conversion which is nice. missing the speedo. The sheetmetal is not all beat to heck and gone but in pretty good shape overall.
I was thinking of just parting this out but don’t haave the time (or effort)…I would like to get 900 for it but am open to reasonable offers. Might take a trade . Maybe a jeep or pickup truck.
I am very easy to deal with so give me a call or a contact number. by the reply box.”
Henry’s got this jeep for sale.
“Early 1952 M38a1 Starts and runs good, no serious rust on body and frame, motor all correct for year, Has recovered seats and rebuilt emergency brake system. Excellent vehicle for restoring..Also has Myers Hardtop in very good shape and is set up for plowing. Can be reached at 315-945-0543 Is in upstate N.Y.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1600.
Nick shared this one.
“For sale is a 1952 Willys M38A1, the first year produced. I bought this Jeep a few days ago and was told it ran less than a year ago, and just needed batteries. The story goes a farmer bought this Jeep to use on his blueberry farm. After bringing it home I cleaned the entire Jeep out, topped off the transmission, and got intimidated with the electrics. I’m not sure if this is 24V like original or converted 12V, but the wiring needs all gone through. The gas tank should be cleaned out, and I would guess a new fuel pump. I’ve owned a dozen flat-fender Jeeps and always wanted to try an M38A1, but it was more work than I anticipated for a weekend project before driving back down to campus.
This Jeep is perfect for an off-road or farm toy. The transmission is free and the shifter moves nicely, I could push the Jeep around with ease. When I topped off the tranny, the gears looked pretty clean. Engine is free as well. I crawled all under the frame and it’s solid. It looks like there’s a plow mechanism that’s still hooked up on the front. The tires have dry rot but have been holding air pretty well, and have plenty of tread left. These are the larger 7×16 tires.
From a historical standpoint, this is also a great basis for a restoration project. The entire drivetrain is original military with the correct engine and transmission. You can even see the USMC hood numbers peering through the hood paint. It looks like this Jeep at one time during service had a snorkel, which the hole in the hood was for. The front-half body is in great shape with little rust, and the tub could be repaired or replaced.”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $9,000
(06/25/2015) Looks solid.
“Starts, runs, shifts, steers, brakes, and rides great. Very reliable.
12 volt system, F-134 engine.
4 x 4 low and high work as they should. Can shift into 4 wheel high on the fly at speeds less than 25 mph.
Battery, battery cables, spark plugs, wires, gear oil, hoses, belt, and fuel pump replaced 6 years ago.
Transfer case and clutch professionally over-hauled 4 years ago.
Original distributor replaced with breakerless electronic distributor 3 years ago.
Original carburetor replaced with new rebuilt carburetor 3 years ago.
Has heater, trailer hitch, turn/brake signals, low/high beam headlights, seat belts, horn, electric wipers, key start, canvas cover with sectional support bars,
Tubeless extreme traction tires. Ball hitch.
Rear tube body is fiberglass. M38a1 steel front end.
Storage compartment under rear seat.
AM/FM/IPOD marine radio located in ammo box between front seats with 4 speakers.
Amp, gas, oil gauges are not working. I have new gauges and gas tank sender. Temp and Speedometer are working. Vehicle does not have a parking brake.
I have used this vehicle to drive dirt roads on summer weekends around Secord Lake near West Branch for the last six years.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(12/12/2016) Colored like it was a Fire Jeep at some point.
“1952 Jeep M-38A1, Military Jeep, Runs like a top, does not smoke. All of the pictures are with the Jeep running. Brakes work great, Shifts good through all of the gears, Low and High Range work, as does the four wheel drive. Parking brake works great and holds like it should. Horn works. All of the fluids have been changed with a new oil filter, I have installed NOS rear bumpers, NOS grill with paperwork from 1952, complete new exhaust system, rear fuel can holder, Seat frames and pans, along with new covers and foam. Glass is perfect with no cracks. The only thing that is not original military is the carb, which is a rebuilt, and the drivers side windshield wiper motor. There is some rust in the floor pan, and some access holes were made by the fire dept. in the rear floor. This Jeep could be used as is, or restored to it’s original color.”
http://up.craigslist.org/cto/5519590503.html
