M38a1 Willys Project Vehicle

Willys Willys 1960 Description

This is a Willys M38a1 Project Vehicle. Title lists it as a 1960. but it has the features of a 1953 era Willys; angled seams on fenders. . 50 Cal machine gun mount on frame. hinged front grill. 8 screw battery box lid. It has been stripped to the frame. The frame has been sand-blasted and powder-coated. It has new leaf springs with 2" lift. new shocks. new brake lines throughout. new master cylinder. rebuilt steering arm. new tie-rod ends. rebuilt transmission. new sheet metal for the gas tank well. new sheet metal for the battery box base. new motor mounts. harness for 12 volt conversion. It is missing the gas tank(rusted through). missing three wheels (had aluminum wheels when I bought it). I have two original GI wheels. I purchased the spare tire mount. and bumperettes. No roll cage. Motor is disassembled. I have all the parts. and some spares from another engine which threw a rod. Wiring harnesses are sketchy at best. I have not been into the transfer case. brakes or differentials. Odometer say 42. 48 miles. but actual mileage unknown. There is some rust in the passenger seat well. There is a small hole cut where the drivers outside mirror mounts. The seats are not original. and need re-covering. There is no rear seat. There is no windshield in the frame. Manuals Included:Haynes 1949 - 1986 Jeep CJTM9-8015-2 Ordnance Maintenance - Power Train Body and Frame for 1/4 ton 4X4 Utility Truck M38a1TM9-8015-1 Ordnance Maintenance - Engine and Clutch for 1/4 ton 4X4 Utility Truck M38a1TM9-2320-208-20P Organizational Repair Parts and special Tools for 1/4 ton 4X4 Utility Truck M38a1 Local pick up only (Palmdale. CA). Cash or Pay-Pal only. The picture is how it looked when I bought it in 2007. THE VEHICLE IS DIS-ASSEMBLED. Includes an Engine Stand (Harbor Freight) and a 1-ton hydraulic engine hoist (Harbor Freight).