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”

This early M-38A1 seems worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/623502372548582

“1952 Willy’s Jeep all stock 4 cylinder not a bad little stock Jeep needs brakes $3500 obo or trade?”

Seems worth a look.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1168033583884363/

“Have these 2 Jeep’s One was running 1955 has the title and original paper work the other one 1959 is just for extra parts asking 6000 obo Have more pictures upon request”

Bill shared this M-38A1. It’s claimed the jeep only has less than 2500 miles. This does not appear to have the correct rear bumper for a USMC (see this pic that shows a USMC bumper: https://www.m38a1.com/images/models/USMC/USMC12.jpg)

View all the information on eBay

“1952 M38A1 USMC Jeep. NEVER RESTORED. Originally headed for Korea but Marines cancelled so it was sold off the dock at Alameda. A coat of Forest Green paint was applied and it was sold to civilians. You can still see USMC and number under paint. Always stored indoors, never driven on dirt. Only 2438 original miles. All original including canvas and tires. Shovel has never shoveled dirt. 24-volt system. A few dings, as seen in the photos. Extra, new, transmission as well as river fording snorkel included. Runs great. Steering a little loose and brakes soft.”