Willys M38 (1952)
for sale
Price: US $1,025.00
Price: US $1,025.00
1952 Willy’s M38 flat fender w/ matching numbers
Hood # 20942827
Serial # 65788
Delivery Date 05/52
I purchased this M38 in 2007 out of Arkansas and have put around 800
miles on her around town and to car shows in the past 8 years. The body is
solid and straight and original. It has the original tail gate, the Jeep stamp
in the passenger side foot well, and the original air cleaner, data plate, etc.
When I brought her home I replaced the fuel tank, added rear seats, seat belts all around, a side mirror, and a canvas top and top bow.
I have some of the original parts that were not reinstalled on the
vehicle including, the wiper mechanisms, some of the blackout tail lights, and
a few other items. These items are a battleship gray which I believe was the
original color.
Converted to a 12 volt system prior to 2007.
Original Go-Devil L-head engine
had a $4, 200 over hall in 2011 which included:
All new bearings
New pistons and rings
New clutch and pressure plate
Resurfaced block and head
New carburetor and ignition coil in 2015
New brake shoes and wheel cylinders in 2015
Optima battery
Mechanically a 9.5 out of 10. Aesthetically a 9 with no rust or dents
on the body but some pitting under where the primary black out light used to be
on the drivers fender and some flaking on the steel rear bumper and leafs.
These numbers are not adjusted for age. It is a rock solid vehicle that might
even go places my HMMWV will not be able to go.
The speedometer works, the fuel gauge works, the voltmeter works. Everything has been done
correctly (except for the welded trailer hitch instead of the proper pintle hook).
update: 2016-04-13
Used |
“At some point a standard trailer hitch was welded to the pintle hook plate, I never took the time to remove the hitch and replace it with the proper pintle hook. wiper system not installed but have some of the original parts.” |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 65788 | Year: | 1952 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Willys |
Transmission: | Manual | Model: | M38 |
Body Type: | Convertible | Trim: | Military |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Engine: | 4 CYL |
Vehicle Title: | Clear | Drive Type: | 4WD |
Options: | 4-Wheel Drive, Convertible | Mileage: | 14,000 |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Exterior Color: | Green |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Interior Color: | Green |