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[Mike_B]

I just got my first ever Jeep, it's a 1953 M38A1 and it's a Fire Brush Truck. I've been playing with antique cars and trucks for almost 50 years and thought this would be a fun retirement project.

My first question is what manual do I need for restoration and repairs? I'd like to get a paper copy as it's easier to use on the shop. From looking around I see lots of different cataloge numbers, so I'd like to make sure I get the best one for my 1953. Do the later year manuals cover all of the changes for the early years or do I need the suppliments as well?

Thanks,

Mike B

[wesk]

For user maintenance the first TM was TM9-804A dated JUN 1952. The second was TM 9-8014 dated April 1955. These are the most complete sources for daily general maintenance. TM 9-2320-208-20 Dated Jan1966 would have been the last general user maintenance manual but I have never been able to find one.

Motor pool level maintenance:

TM 9-8015-1 Dated Mar 1954 Engine & clutch. Very detailed.
TM 9-8015-2 Dated Aug 1954 Power Train, body and frame. Very detailed.

Parts manuals:

ORD 7 SNL G-758 Dated Jun 1952 Organizational Maint. Allowances
This manual is of little use to you. It's for determing what spare parts can be stocked at what maint. level.

ORD 8 SNL G-758 Dated Mar 1956 Field & Depot Maint. Allowances
This manual is of some use to you and includes kit #'s. It's for determing what spare parts can be stocked at what maint. level.

ORD 9 SNL G-758 Dated Sep 1956 List of All Service Parts
This is the most complete & usefull parts manual.

TM 9-2320-208-34P Dated Jul 1966 Depot level parts manual
Has it uses occasionally.

TM 9-2320-208-20P Dated Jan 1966 organizational Parts List.
Not needed but is nice to have.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

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[STXM38A1]

Nearly all are available for FREE (thank you Wes) in PDF form on this website. Read, learn, print the pages you need.
The link to page 1 (of 2) of the M38A1 manuals is:

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=63
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Warren
M38A1 12/54 MD 78343

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[4x4M38]

And the manuals can be found a various vendors, and eBay where you'll
find originals in various states, and reproductions up to brand new.

Welcome!
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Brian
1950 M38
MC11481
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[Mike_B]

Thanks for the info! I'll start looking for copies (paper) for these manuals.

I'm really excited to do this project as it should be fairly straight forward.

Mike B

[Mike_B]

Here's a picture of my Jeep...




Mike B


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Mike B
1953 M38A1 Brush Truck
1952 M38
1951 M100 Trailer