Ad Lav’s 1951 M38 project

AdLav · Posted: Sun Oct 06, 2019 10:47 am Post subject:

Engine number RMC94035

gearbox dated 4-27-51

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Maverick · Member Joined: Oct 01, 2015 Posts: 12 Location: England

Hi
I will be following your thread with interest as I have a rough EX USAF M38 I hope to restore this winter.
Been collecting original parts while I make time for the restoration.
Good Luck, they seem to be fairly rare in the UK.
Regards
Dave

AdLav · Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:45 pm Post subject:

Thank you Dave.

I look forward to your restoration! Where in the uk are you? We may be able to assist each other with parts and info?

Adam
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Maverick · Member Joined: Oct 01, 2015 Posts: 12 Location: England

Hi Adam.
Pleased to assist if I can, I have a pretty much complete jeep now, mostly original to one vehicle.

I am in Suffolk, I have restored a load of WW2 vehicles in the past and thought the M38 would make a welcome change.

Where did you get yours from? any history?

Dave

AdLav · Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:13 pm Post subject:

Thanks Dave - I have pm’d you also.

Jeep has been in the U.K. in previous owners garage for ten to fifteen years, not much work done to it, nibbled at by the owner and his father. When his father passed away this summer he decided to sell it.

I’ve take over where he left off and it’s getting a full restoration.

We know it was in Belgian hands over 15 years ago and that’s it.
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Adam 1951 M38 build in progress!

MC35492

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=AdLavM381951&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

AdLav · Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 5:49 am Post subject:

Progress made! Jeep now stripped and lots of parts ordered.

Engine off for machining and new pistons/rings/bearings etc ordered.

Seen here ready for primer...

Found some M's - battery tray and reinforcing plates and radiator mounts.

Wartime driveshaft found in front axle...

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Adam 1951 M38 build in progress!

MC35492

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=AdLavM381951&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

AdLav · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:54 am Post subject:

Sorry for the lack of updates! Waiting for my engine to return from machinists and be rebuilt/installed! Smile

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Adam 1951 M38 build in progress!

MC35492

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wesk · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2020 2:00 pm Post subject:

looking forward to seeing more. Are the chassis and running gear restorations complete?
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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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AdLav · Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2020 12:27 am Post subject:

Yes, just waiting for some good weather to sand blast the rims, get them painted and get some tyres on them so we can move the chassis Smile

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Adam 1951 M38 build in progress!

MC35492

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=AdLavM381951&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php


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