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Importantly, the allure of buying a project jeep can be romantic. The reality of restoring a jeep can be quite different, expensive and overwhelming without the right tools and resources. So, tread carefully when purchasing a "project". If you have any concerns about buying a vintage jeep, or run across a scam, feel free to contact me for help, comments or concerns .
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
This is . . . unique.
“47willy jeep title runs good have tub fenders grill lights ect call for test drive”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
(11/27/2013) The seller doesn’t mention in, but I’m wondering if this is unrestored?
“1944 Willy’s Military Jeep 4×4 free of rust and dents. Paint finish in good condition. The interior has the original canvas seats with roof canvas inside curtains. Under carriage and suspension also in good condition.”
It needs some work.
“I am looking to sell my jeep. I have owned it for about 10 years and looking for something different. Nice shape but the master cylinder is leaking, and it needs a battery.I have a lot of extra parts. Engine has very low miles on complete rebuild and trans and tranfer case were gone thru also. I have advertised before and have had some interesting trade offers. Kinda wanting a vette or mustang , camaro, convertible, something like that. Also have a 28 International rat rod pickup project for sale or trade also. Very good project with a lot of patina. Email with ph. # for reply. Iwill not respond if I don’t think you are for real.”
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/4307825885.html
This includes a Warn Overdrive. It might be worth a look for parts.
“I have a 1950’s era Jeep m38a1.
It was sold to me as a 1965 CJ5 but I had a few jeep experts tell me that it was in fact a military M38A1 from the 50’s.
It has:
3.8l Buick V6 engine
Borg Warner t98 trans
Dana 18 transfer case with Warn overdrive.
Gears are really high ratio… 5:33’s I think in Dana 44 rear and Dana 25 front.
New wiring harness is 60% installed
Saginaw power steering box
This Jeep needs some love. Sadly I don’t have the time or skill level to do it justice. I’ve never been able to put it on the road
The bad,..
Needs a fuel cell
Trans and transfer case need to be sealed up,Won’t hold oil.
It’s been sitting for a few years, it ran when I parked it.
Asking $1300 for the whole thing. Bill of sale only. No title. All reasonable offers will be considered.”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/4305569275.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $800
(01/19/2014) Looks like a project.
“Gm iron duke 4 cylinder engine. Does run. Needs some steering repair. Has aluminum hard top. Call for details
Scott
541-968-8425”
http://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/4293542871.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3150.
(12/11/2013) This may be worth a look.
“1951 M38 Willys military jeep, original l-head flat head engine, all stock running gear, warn overdrive, has safety upgrades of 11″ brakes and Saginaw steering, the body is virtually rust free , the only rust is surface stuff, dent free , and no bondo, the seats are not original. It is currently registered non-op, in my name . It runs but is going to need a carburetor rebuild and a brake master cylinder, I just have too many projects , and this sweet little jeep deserves to be treated well. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500
(08/20/2013) This is a project.
“Project Jeep needs to be put back together.Rebuilt Ford 260 v8 with aftermarket cam and 4 barrel carb. Less than 10,000 on engine.Runs great.T-90 transmission needs to be rebuilt.Transfer case works good.Has Pinto steering column and Saginaw steering box.Electrical system is 12 volt.Brakes are 11″ drums and duel master cylinder.Needs top.Have brand new electric wiper motors.Comes with extra windshield,grille,front fenders,3 tailgates and extra complete front and rear axles.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price
(12/29/2013) “Original motor and 3 speed, just about everything is new and upgraded , 456 gears w/lockers , do have original 373 gears , built for fun and safety , custom 6 point roll cage , with racing harnesses in all seats , 12000 lb winch , 35″ dick cepecks , disc brakes front and drums rear,”
Robin discovered this cool jeep: an electric 1953 M-38A1.
Robin writes, “The owner, Mike Sudik, is an electrician and president of Big Sky Solar Wind out of Missoula, MT. Mike removed the engine several years ago (now owned by Robin) and replaced it with a DC electric motor. The top speed has been 45 mph and goes about 60-90 miles on a charge. The “top” is actually a solar panel used to charge the 12V system for his PA and stereo.
He has detailed his adventure at: http://www.bigskysolar-wind.blogspot.com/. On his website are pictures showing how he accomplished the task. He had the Jeep listed as a CJ-3A but he now knows that it is an M-38A1. In fact, he probably got way more info (from me) than he ever expected. 🙂 He is a really great guy and I thought your readers might like to see what he has done. I have some pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/alturusphoto/sets/72157640164517713/
As part of getting my computer up and running again (whew!), I tested out various pieces of hardware (like my scanner), only to discover Apple’s new OS (Mavericks) is more advanced than the drivers. However, with some software gymnastics, I got it working. Here’s the first result (I had to clean this up quite a bit). It’s a Sports Graphic from the 1945 issue of Willys War News. I’ll be doing a full scan of that at some future point.
