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This M-38 looks in excellent condition.
“1952 Willys Korean War Jeep. For Sale $15,000 or OBO. Originally used as a “Red Hood”. Ground up Restoration. Comes with M-100 trailer. For more information or additional photos. Contact 541-757-7402″
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1400.
This is a great price. I assume the windshield is from a hard top.
“1947 WILLYS JEEP CONVERTED FROM 6 VOLT TO 12 NEW TIRES BATTERY ALTERNATOR STARTER COIL FUEL TANK ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP AND 12 VOLT GUAGE CLUSTER, 6FT PLOW WORKS GREAT VERY MINIMAL RUST. TANSFER CASE AND TRANS. REBEARINGED AND RESEALED 3 YEARS AGO 1400 OBO RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT”
The price isn’t bad, but the body sounds like it is bad.
“Serial Number in the 17,000’s so it’s EARLY. Has the column shift, has the tool indents and the pockets on the side. Motor sputtered a little bit, I pulled the carb and starter off for another jeep. Floors are gone, and the passenger quarter is rough. Rest is decent. Tranny has PTO. 1200 obo, or trade for pre 1965 cars and parts. Looking mainly for pre 1955 ford parts.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
It’s a bit rough, but not too bad.
“Authentic 1952 M38 Military Jeep. Has blackout light system, four cylinder flat head (rebuilt), may original parts. Probable Korean war veteran. Jeep has complete drivetrain, minus one yoke for driveshaft (replacement cost $38 at Kaiser Willys). Good rims, frame has surface rust but all is mecahanically sound. Jeep body is somewhat rough but rebuildable. Have grill and front lights as well as dash board with Speedo (not shown in pics). Will need brakes and some miscellaneous parts to run and drive. Was going to restore, but do not have the time. These Jeeps are quickly becoming extinct. This is not a CJ3, it is an authentic M38. Call for more details.”
The price appears to high given the state of the body, so I expect the price to drop before it is sold.
“I am posting this for my uncle it is a willys jeep year is between a 46-54. All the parts are there except the air cleaner, It has the original flathead motor, hi/lo transfer case. It would be good to restore or for parts. $1500 obo 502-291-0638 Jeremy”
This might be a pretty good price as it runs and drives. No glaring problems with the body that I see.
“1950 willys jeep runs good and yard drives, $1500.”
UPDATE: Was on ebay. **SOLD**
In the past year, I have only seen one of these for sale and that was on eBay. This looks like it is in great shape. It doesn’t run at the moment.
“M677 Willys Military Jeep 1964. All original and mostly complete. Has original 3 Cyl Cerlist Diesel engine and 3 spd transmission. This is a rare vehicle with about only 300 produced. Body in good shape but could use new paint. Has been stored inside out of the weather. It is currently NOT running. However the motor is complete and is not frozen. The truck has the original troop seats in the back. Asking $10,000 obo”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $3900
This jeep looks a little incomplete. Where’s the headlights and turn signals for example?
“1953 Willy’s CJ3b Has original motor that has been rebuilt. Too much additional work to list……. Call for more details 816.671.9958 PRICE FIRM”
UPDATE: The guys over at the earlyCJ5.com website have been working diligently to get the website back online. They’ve updated the software, using wordpress as the new foundation (the same used here). They have plenty of work left, but I think the results will be worth it!
(from May 8th) I’m sure some of you know that a virus/worm got into the earlyCJ5.com website and chewed up the content (that’s about the best metaphor I could come up with). In the meantime you can access earlyCJ5 regulars at http://www.universal5.com/ or follow the twitter feed at http://www.twitter.com/earlycj5. I wish them the best of luck in getting that great resource back online!
To hopefully keep this from happening to eWillys, I have a daily database backup emailed to me.
UPDATE: I added all the fluids. I installed the battery holder and battery. The new filler tube for the tranny got installed (though it was taller than the previous one, which meant it needed some adjustments to make it fit).
I flicked on my switches and, well, not much happened. It seems there’s a problem with my Relay, so I’ll have to puzzle through the problem. I did a temporary bypass of the relay and discovered that some things work and some things didn’t, so I’ve got some trouble shooting to do (no suprise there).
So, work continues … 🙂
I’m dropping in fluids …. hurray! So far, only one major leak located. I hadn’t tightened down one of the brake lines at the master cylinder, so brake fluid leaked down to the frame, melting off the paint … That’s now fixed!
I’ve got the engine oil in the engine. The gear oil in the front and rear differentials and the transfer case. I got a new dipstick tube for the th-350 and will install that and put in the first four quarts of tranny fluid. I’ll need to get the engine started and work through the gears to get the fluid to disperse so I can add more. I’ve read the total volume will be about 12 quarts.
I’ve tightened up all the tie rod bolts and will put in powersteering fluid. I’ll work out the air bubbles once I start the engine by turning the steering from lock to lock, slowly, with the cap loose.
Finally, I plan to try to start the engine tonight. No doubt, there will probably be some swearing involved and my sons will learn words they haven’t heard even on South Park! lol.
So, lots on the agenda tonight! Therefore, I’m delaying any update until tomorrow.