1952 Willys M38 - I\'ve always wanted a Willys and finally about 5 years ago I found one that I fell in love with and bought. It is in Colombia, where there are a lot of Willys which are used to go up mountains and open roads. Colombia loves Willys. It is kept in perfect condition and only driven by a few people. I treasure it with all my heart. Everytime I am in Colombia that is all I drive. I have two sons and they love it. They think it is a cool car.
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1951 M38 purchased in 2006, from an individual in Pittsburgh,PA who purchased it from a Fire Company in Maryland, vehicle was used as a brush fire, didn't see much action, it sat in the garage. The vehicle was painted red with yellow pinting on it, after its life in the military.
I don't know if the vehicle was sent over seas and saw any action in Korea. There are still some drap olive green on the vehicle. Engine, drivetrane, axles, suspension are still original from the day it was manufactured. The vehicle was changed from a 24 volt to 12 volt electrical system. I possess the original wheels, tires and various parts which makes it a prime vehicle for restoration.
I am enjoying the vehicle as it is, thinking of in the future to swapping the engine to a 225 odd fire V6 buick and four speed trany to improve roadability. I installed an overdrive from Advanced Adaptors to improve speed.
I also owned a yellow M38 1952 for which will be intended for future sale.
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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!!