My mv is an Willys Overland MC M38 - Year 1950, I started restoring it two year, it was all disassembled, with all mechanically adapted to 12V, and did not have anything military. I had to do the inverse operation to all this that he suffered for many years, but I am slowly bringing back to life this great car. My name is Ederson Zier, I am a collector of military vehicles. I am a member of the MVPA # 32056, I'm from the town of CaÁador state of Santa Catarina - Brazil
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1951 M-38 CDN CAR 51-30035 - During the Korean War, all the M38s produced by Willys, Toledo (Ohio), were going to the U.S. army. Willys was simultaneously producing a large number of civilian jeeps. On 29 september 1951, Willys-Overland announced an agreement with the Canadian Government and Ford Motor Company of Canada for production of military Jeeps (M38 CDN) in Windsor, Canada, Willys-Overland to supply parts and tooling. For early line assembly start up, Ford must have build about fifty M38 CDN at the end of 1951 from parts already available at Willys. Ford Canada assembled 2438 M-38 mosly in 1952. Starting at 51-30001, a Canadian Army Registration number was stamped on top of the left front frame rail upon reception.
Bought in 1966 by a friend of mine. Early 1975 restoration (12 Volt, Warn overdrive, Ramsey PTO and winch, 11" drum brakes, Dualmatic hubs, Wagner electric fuel pump, desert sand paint...).
Stored in barn until last year. It's now running after: grinding of
cyl. #4 intake valve, new master cyl., new wheel cyl., new gas tank. It is probably the only surviving 1951 CDN with stock body, frame and mechanics.
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We purchased this from Desert Auto in California fully restored with a trailer at $50,000. It’s in top shape condition and everything works, including the short wave radio. This Jeep will be the lead car of this years Rowland Height Buckboard parade for Kasey Acres team. I’m trying to preserve a piece of Americana to fit our ranch life style. This’s a perfect compliment to our 1952 IH truck, 1949 Ford F1, and horse wagons. We are driving it around the neighborhood and turned many heads and many thumbs up.
Does anybody have the percise measurements to where the black out light assembly goes on the driver’s side fender? Or do I pick a spot and bolt it down (LOL)!
Hi Alexandros, post it for sale on http://www.willysforsale.com – Have a great week!
I HAVE AN ENGINE JEEP M 38 CORP TOLEDO OHIO NEW.
I WANT TO SELL THIS ENGINE. Do you know someone who would like to buy it?
Hi Joe! We’d love to add your Willys to our blog… You can use our submission form to send them to us. Let me know if you need any additional information! Thanks, Rachel H.
I have restored a 1953 willys, with all original equip., except an electric fuel pump, as a backup system.
odometer shows 24 thousand + miles. painted in olive drab. 24 volt system and overhauled engine, with stainless steel valve seats.
Have several pics, but need instructions on how to send them to you.
Really appreciate your good business and excellant replys…Joe
Have a hardtop for 1951 M38 that needs to be restored, if it can be. Any idea where to find one if it can’t be restored?
I am restoring a 1950 M38 and need to find detailed info on what goes where as far as military equipment. Also need sources for parts, military specific stuff.
Hi Tom!!
My 51 M38 started out as a od green Navy and then was
painted flight line yellow (transient parking follow me jeep). It had the front driveshaft and the front axles removed from the housing. then it went to the forest service, then to mosquito abatement,then to a warehouse for 35 years , finally to me. Gottas love the flat head flatties!!