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If rust isn’t too bad, seems like there is value here.
“1951 M38A1 military jeep. Runs great four wheel drive works. Has new carburetor, brake shoes, brake lines, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, steering wheel & windshield glass. Has some rust. Has a lot of new parts that go with the sale of jeep.”
http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/5503908324.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
Buz spotted this ad. One jeep runs and one doesn’t.
“I have a 1953 original Willis m38a1 for sale. It is an everyday driver. It also has a title I’m asking $4,000 I do have a second m38a1 1954 it needs a distributer and carborator motor itself is good the running gear is good tub is good very little rust. No title on it just for parts”
UPDATE: Was a steal at $200.
There’s value here.
“1953 Willy’s M38A1. project. bill of sale.”
Runs and drives. Looks like it has different seats.
“Complete brake job including master cylinder, wheel cylinders, shoes and line. new alternator, coil and electronic ignition. wires cap and rotor 6 cylindet. runs good has tight steering”
http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/5477514020.html
MIchael sent me an email about his 1953 M-38A1. He had it fully refurbed and it looks great! Thanks for sharing. Here is what Michael wrote:
The Willys is a 1953 M38A1. She was issued to the Marine Corps that year, according to the original data plates. I polished the data plates, had them clear-coated and riveted back into the dash.
My wife picked the paint color, she refused to let me use the OD green and white I had originally purchased.
I had the holes filled in the dash panel that would not be used for this build, refreshed the 12v conversion with an alternator, electric wipers, and converted the original front and rear blackout canisters for parking, turn signals and rear brake lights. I pulled the PTO and installed a Saturn overdrive, she now makes 55-60 mph on smooth roads on the flat.
I pulled the battery box and installed a marine hydronic heater/defroster. The switches for the heater fan, wipers, and the cell phone charger are tucked in the right side of the glove box.
I tried to keep most of her as original as I could while building her for my personal use..
I think she turned out well and she is quite usable and economical to maintain. For the purists, it is probably not right, but she is still mostly who and what she used to be, just a little more civilized and prettied up.
The jeep when he bought it.
Powder coating frame.
Beginning the reinstall.
No pics provided, but it is described as a jeep that was used by a fire department.
“I have for sale a 1952 M38A1 jeep for sale. Original miltiary use then D of AG and fire dept. It has been repainted red previously. It runs but could use a good tune up. 24 volt system. It does have some dents/dings in the body so it could use some work if desired. It’s a great jeep that would do well on a ranch or as a restoration project. I have the title and bill of sale from when I bought it but have not yet transferred it over; planning on getting that done in the next few days if desired. I also have printed out the original military manuals. Keep in mind this is an old Willys military jeep, and it does need work. My time is focused on other hobbies so I have decided to sell it. If you are seriously interested contact me by email. I’ll be glad to send pics, call and talk to you about it etc. I am asking 5K OBO.”
Craig shared this one.
“1956 Willys Jeep for parts or restore, was running ,tub rusted out. Drivetrain complete”
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/pts/5474643985.html
Looks solid.
“Good running and driving original military Jeep. Excellent frame with a good solid body. Original four cylinder engine.”
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5460329739.html
It’s got an unusual paint job. The two color glove box on the driver’s side is different also.
“This is a real 1953 Willys NAVY M38A1. This jeep was commissioned to the Concord Naval Weapons Station, Concord CA in 1953 where it served until 1963. It was sold at public auction as surplus in 1963 to a family who lives in Pleasanton CA. It remained with that family for the next 50 years and still retains the original black plates issued in 1963. The jeep is pretty much the way it was issued in 1953 except for a 12-volt conversion, electric wipers, and some gauge upgrades. Custom roll and tow bars have been removed but are included with sale. I purchased the jeep in 2013 from the original family and have used it extensively in the Lake Tahoe area. Additionally, the jeep recently went through a major $4,700.00 servicing by Gene Phebus from Harrah’s Military Museum in Reno. This jeep runs and performs great, no issues, a real collectors piece.
Possible trade for Jeep Wrangler of similar value.”
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/5463284227.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $19,000
(12/30/2015) Looks solid. No price listed.
“1952, M38A1 military jeep and trailer RESTORED. Many additional parts for you to install.
All new canvas except doors.
You also get military trailer restored with new canvas Engine rebuilt and new clutch
You will never get this much at such a low price ever again”
