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UPDATE: Price dropped to $2000.
(10/09/2022) Could be worth a look. Sounds like it runs.
https://wenatchee.craigslist.org/cto/d/east-wenatchee-willys-jeep-m38a1-1952/7636930308.html
“Willys Jeep M38A1 1952, transmission 3 speed T-90, transfer case 2 speed Dana 18, front axle Dana 25/27, rear axle Dana 44, 283 V8 Chevy. Also comes with a full tune up kit. serious inquiries only, email to leave name and number to set up appointments.”
Still needs some work done.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/933613027876009/
“1/4 ton Willy’s jeep M38A1 Needs interior finishing, canvas and partial fuel system works. Runs good Has cut out windshield, for gun ***Been converted to 12v electrical system”
John’s complete the build of a 1955 M-38A1 USAF. Looks well done!
“My 1955 M38A1 is finished.
I bought it in late 2021 and has Dave Arnold (the area’s leading MV guy) go over it.
It had recently had an engine rebuild, so it was just the usual stuff as well as all new seals, radiator and wiring harness.
Wanting seatbelts, I wanted something period correct, so I used aircraft seat belts like the motor pool could have gotten from base supply. They were reconditioned by an aircraft supply store.
I also got an orange/white “flightline flag”, that vehicles had to display back then. The holder used an existing hole. Finally, there is a decal on the dash explained the control tower traffic signals; back then they used a light gun in place of a radio.
The power plug is operational and I bought a slave cable that is compare with airplanes (today’s planes use the same 24v plug). So when I’m at the airport, I could jumpstart aircraft.
Lacking a hood number, I put it in USAF Markings and made it from Larson AFB (Moses Lake, WA), and my dad’s unit circa ’55-57…the
62nd Troop Carrier Wing. I was born at Larson a couple of weeks before the Jeep was built.
The current Hood number is, in AF style:
55 (year contracted for),
K (Military vehicle, General Purpose),
82551 (Willys serial).
The paint is the PPG formula, (I fixed test shots of the other two and This looked best). Growing up in AF based and spending 20 years in myself, I knew what looked correct to me.
Since gloss finish shows body issues, I had some minor bodywork and final paint done by a pro body guy.
When our purchased, it was straight (except the back panel was pushed in a bit from a backing accident…we straightened it, but most of the damage was covered by the spare tire) with no rust except in the fuel tank well.”
Lots of work looks completed.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2555614704595252/
“1952 Willys M38A1 project for sale. I have lost steam; it hasn’t been touched for several years so time to move on. The vehicle is not currently running but everything you see on the vehicle has been restored or replaced. Primary tasks left: – radiator and cooling system – fuel system – all electrical – front seats Included in the sale is only what is shown in the pictures. – Everything currently attached to jeep. – hood and fenders are included and are fully restored. – front seat frames are included but not yet restored – radiator is included but not yet restored – rollbar is included – spare tire (not pictured) included and restored – canvas top (not pictured) is usable. No other parts are included. Some surface rust starting to work its way back on the frame and the body. The engine was rebuilt many years ago but I haven’t gotten around to starting it (electrical and cooling not yet completed). Only significant modification I can think of is that it has been converted from 24 volt to a 12 volt system. Has many of the fording kit components installed. Have title in my name. Have collector plates for the jeep so no more annual registration. Price is $7,000 firm.”
Update: **sold** was $14,500.
Jeep and trailer in good shape.
https://quadcities.craigslist.org/cto/d/stockton-1953-willys-jeep-m38a1/7625441886.html
“Real Willys 1953 M38A1 had been fully restored several years ago keeping true to originality.
All the lights work . Original 24 volt.
1967 Stevens trailer restored last 5 years, new paint,tires and brakes, lights and wiring. EXCELLENT Restored like a new one
Underneath is excellent. I do drive it and I take it in the woods in 4 wheel drive.
14,500 for both. OFFERS If you can’t take the time to see it don’t bother. No low ball offers- won’t sell the trailer first. Will remove add when sold. I am a private collector, purchased 4 years ago from an Army Vet who owned it about 20 years. He specially lettered this vehicle in tribute to his fallen friend. Selling as is No warranty. Located 6 miles West of Blue Grass.”
Blaine spotted these ads for several jeeps and trailers for sale. The ads have similar photos. The flatfender is most likely a 1946 2A.
https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/for/d/pocatello-military-army-truck-trailer/7619946197.html
https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/for/d/pocatello-projects-trucks-ford-dodge/7621316317.html
https://eastidaho.craigslist.org/for/d/pocatello-military-army-truck-trailer/7621316095.html
“I have a number of military vehicles/ trailers ready for restoration.
1-g506 chevy 1-1/2 ton truck
M38-a1 jeep project
CJ2A good for parts but could fixed
M880 dodge pickup
1954 M38-A1 runs NO RUST
1- very rare m880 communication truck
4- WW2 Ben hur trailers 1 rare wood
m416 ,jeep trailer
1-M101 3/4 ton trailer
1-M105 trailer Very nice
1-AMMO trailer
JUST in jeep Converto airborne dump trailer RARE
Many more projects-call me with what you are looking for
Make offer or I would consider part trades or complete trades
208-two 21- four 506”
Still needs some work, but it sounds like it’s a pretty good build.
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/loomis-1953-jeep-cj-m38a1/7613556209.html
“1953 Jeep M38A1 CJ PROJECT
It needs to be finished, i just don’t have the time. It hurts to take such a hit in money, but its time to find someone who will finish it. The pink is clean and in non op.
Throddle down custom frame, bumpers and swing out tire carrier, set up for YJ suspension
2 1/2 BDS YJ Springs
Front Axle-
Narrowed dana 44 waggy by WFO warn premium locking hubs, 4.88, E locker, chromoly axles,
chevy outers flat top, F150 rotors 5 x 5 1/2, everything new, brakes, rotors, calipers, dynatruck U bold flip kit
Rear Axle-
2013 JK rubicon 44 narrowed by predator, 4.88, E locker, chromoly axle, new bearings and calipers
Steering-
I did it tilt steering column – WFO inverted T steering kit, grant steering wheel, borguson u-joints,
J-20 3/4 ton saginaw box 4 to 1
Motor-
1991 S10 4.3 V-6 rebuilt, roller cam, roller tipped rockers, new P.S. pump and new pulley, new harmonic balancer and
new pulley, new fan, new fan clutch, new belt tensioner, A.F.I. fuel injection, taylor wires, novack headers,
novack motor mounts
Clutch-
new flywheel, new clutch set, novack adj throw out bearing, novack hyd slave cyl, new clutch fork
Transmission-
SM 420 rebuilt, new bell housing
Transfer case-
rebuilt dana 18 w 1 1/4 intermediate shaft, novack rebuild w tempered shaft, new yokes, novack sm420 dana18 adapter
Warn overdrive
Front seats newer, rear new
Roll bar with bimini top
Half doors
call rich
nine 1 six 7 five 9 four 8 five 0”
This runs, but needs assembly.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/seattle-1952-willys-m38a1-project/7621253018.html
“1952 Willys M38A1 project for sale. I have lost steam; it hasn’t been touched for several years so time to move on. The vehicle is not currently running but everything you see on the vehicle has been restored or replaced. Primary tasks left:
– radiator and cooling system
– fuel system
– all electrical
– front seats
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Listed as a 1955, this has the hinged grille and front-fenders-with-angle-joint, suggesting it is a 1952 or early 1953.
https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/d/kelso-1955-willow-jeep/7620305170.html
“M38a1 military jeep no seats bone stock 24v electrical. Passenger floor needs patch. Broken piston. No title. $1200”
