1951 M-38 jeep frame-off restoration project 90% complete. 98% parts complete

1951 Willys Model 38 Truck M-38 Description

1951 Jeep Willy’s M-38 flat fender 95% completed project
This was never supposed to be a frame off restoration/rebuild; you all know how that goes. But there was nothing I touched that wasn’t bent broken or needing to be replaced. I have complete photo documentation, I can send as many as you would like, of this jeep being taken down to the bare frame and build it from the ground up. Everything has been fixed, replaced or upgraded. I will make a list but there is just so much replaced that is practically a new jeep. It is not stock and was never intended to be a stock M-38. I have over $22,000 in parts, and that is what I have in receipts, not counting the dollar outlay without receipts. Many, many hours have gone into this jeep in the last five years. I am 65 years old, bad knees, shoulder, back and I lost my build partner so I am on my own. My physical condition precludes me from finishing this project without paying a fabricator to finish it for me. It’s time to move on for me.
Make me an honest offer and I will consider it.
1951 M-38 complete frame off teardown and rebuildCleaned, sanded, rust protection and bed liner material applied to frame, suspension, and body-tub.3” body liftCustom oversize brake shoes with new brake lining and new brake hardware installed front and rear.Complete frame and all body components sprayed with Black Rattle guard bed liner materialCustom fold up tow hitchDana 25 in front completely rebuilt by Diff worksDana 30 in back completely rebuilt w/new housing and a posi put in by Diff worksCustom Saginaw steeringCustom built 1/4'” steel winch mounting plateNew locking hubs4 new shocksAll four leaf springs were reshaped with added leafs installed.All new steering components tie roods trailing arms etc.Both front knuckle joints rebuilt.1968 225 odd fire Buick v-6 w/new block huger headers/ceramic coatedNew alternatorNew water pump New flex fanNew aftermarket electronic ignition with a rebuild standard distributor as spareRebuilt two-barrel carb.Chrome valve covers, near chrome power coated intake manifoldChrome front and rear bumper and grill.Re-chromed battery cover, glove box cover, gas cap and gas cap guard and windshield hardware.New under seat tool box cove, New floor panelOne off Custom chrome bright diamond plate instrument panel Fabricated by hand.New Ford Chrome racing gauges complete with tachTwo brand new seat frames and seat covers installed.4 ea. 33X12.5X 15 super swamper TSL tiresRadiator complete re-cored,New oversized clutch completeNew bell housing and adapter plate for mating new process 435 to Buick V-6 and T-90.New process 435 4-speed trans with 7:1 granny gear from a full sized BroncoRebuilt T90 transfer case w/warren/Saturn overdriveCustom one off exhaust pipe and muffler setupRebuilt New Process 435 4 speed trans from full sized Bronco w/7-1 grannyNew 20 place wiring harnessNew original seats and seat coversQuick release steering wheelCustom gas can spare tire holderLots of other detail items plus stainless steel hardware 75% to 85% of al all receipts on hand. I have over $22,000 in parts and over $4500 in professional labor into this vehicle. This doesn’t cover the hours upon hours I spent scrapping, sanding, scaling, priming and whatever. I have lots of photographs of the entire process. Getting too old and limited flex ability makes this project not a real possibility to finish by myself.
Steve951-687-2827Make me an offer