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puppy
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by puppy » Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:44 am
Long story short. This M38A1 is in a local salvage yard.
I believe this is a restorable M38A1. What is it worth as is? It is all there except the windshield. And no title.
While I am not a huge fan of the A1 body style, I know others are. How do the A1's sell?
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by circleburner12 » Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:26 am
i believe it will sell, just give it time.
1953 m38a1 1953 m100
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by DJ » Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:41 am
Location?
51 M38 ,52 M38 ,53 Jeep PU ,62 M 37 ,68 M 715
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by wesk » Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:54 am
What is it worth as is?
Impossible to quote a value without a lot more photos and some detailed examination.
Figure $250 to $750. Could be higher if engine turns, all 24 volt electrics are there and rust is not serious.
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puppy
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by puppy » Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:06 pm
Location updated.
I am probably gonna end up with it and part it out. I know. I know.
I need the bumperettes, lift shackles, pins, 1 shackle bracket, and the wheels for my M38.
'52 M38
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by circleburner12 » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:00 pm
puppy, pm with details of the parts. if you decide to part it out. thxs
1953 m38a1 1953 m100
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by wilfreeman » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:20 pm
all I need is front shackles
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by capescw » Tue Sep 11, 2012 3:45 pm
And I need the lower transmission cover!
Is that another one in back of it?
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1952 M38 Project "Lazarus"
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by wilfreeman » Tue Sep 11, 2012 4:53 pm
Which cover are you talking about capes?
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by capescw » Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:58 pm
There is a small one, approx 6x12, an upper, close to the firewall, and a larger one that goes around all 3 levers, about 2 ft x 2 ft. That's the one
It's common to the M38. M38A1, and M170. PM me with a suggested price (assuming it's not shot).
Thanks
Bill
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1952 M38 Project "Lazarus"
1951(?) M100 Trailer
1956-60 USAF Special Weapons Program
http://www.bill-capes.com/insanity - Updated 04/26/14
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by wilfreeman » Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:41 pm
Yeah, I scrapped that one with the rusty tub - all I have left is the small one that goes around the tranny shifter. Sorry.
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by puppy » Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:44 am
'52 M38
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by wilfreeman » Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:06 am
Looks pretty complete - you're still going to end up putting at least a couple grand in her if it's not real rusty. I would say shes worth restoring (if shes not real rusty). I would still say 5 - $750 unless you really wanted her. Just my opinion though - we're heart for advice and support.
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by BBDE » Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:19 am
I need a junk yard like this here in germany.
Complete her with a windshild and some other small parts and save her for restoration. There is many scrap around that can be parted out.
Get the parts for your M38 otherwise.
Is this a civil Defense sign on the hood?
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by wesk » Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:30 pm
Is this a civil Defense sign on the hood?
Yes