Another M38

Not much info here but this could be a really good deal.
1952 Willys M38 for sale by owner - Aurora, CO - craigslist

 

The Arctic top has a lot of value on its own. Looks like a great deal for someone.

 

I want this! Already emailed the seller. Nice find Doug!

 

This one looks like it might be clean and solid. I think the M38 is the best of the flat-fenders (maybe tied with 3B?), but that vertical windshield frame for the Arctic top just ruins the lines.
-Donny

 

You have much confidence based on ONE photo.

 

I based my comments on two other factors; coming from Colorado where most of the clean old Jeeps are from, and it had a hard top that usually keeps the floors from rusting out. I’ll stand by my comment, but I could be wrong.
-Donny

 

Ill let you guys know tomorrow

 

This makes me feel old. That used to be a $600 Jeep back in the day.

 

Ill offer him that and show him this thread

 

Any advice on things to look for?

 

Right off, 64,000 miles is a LOT for a military, which usually were "surplused" at 25K. And a lot for any L-134. Has the engine been fully rebuilt? What was its history? Plow vehicles etc get pounded mechanically. Don't be fooled by fresh OD paint.

I'd want to know if it is still 24v volt equipped with the OEM waterproofed systems. Extremely good quality, although expensive to source.

 

I think it was going to be a frame off.

 

Looks like someone thought it was a good deal.

 

Not you?

 

I think he means that somebody else got to it first...

 

The posting was deleted

 

No I had first shot at it and decided it was much more work than I was willing to take on. He had parts spread out all over the rental garage space. The drivetrain was not restored and would need to be gone through. The paint "needed another coat" per the seller. The driver's side door need aluminum work at the striker location.

There was definitely some value there and I think he was second owner with a title which is REALLY cool but ultimately with what running flatties are going for, I decided to search for a running one vs. taking on that project. I obviously regret it now that I cant have it