M38 Reference Guide Book

1stSgtUSMC · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 5:29 am Post subject: M38 Reference Guide Book

I wanted to let folks know that I received the M38 Reference Guide book for Father’s Day. I have wanted it for quit some time, but for $60 I was just holding off. It is awesome and I highly recommend ANY and ALL M38 owner’s purchase one as well. Great resource. Bravo Zulu!

S/F

Kevin
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1stSgt USMC Active Duty
1952 M38
1966 614M Trailer

Roughneck · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 11:00 am Post subject:

im the same i dont want to pay the 60 either but i will eventually

billybob · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 2:00 pm Post subject: M38 Reference Guide.

I too have been wanting one. Could you please share where you found it. Thanks. A website would be great.
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Kendall · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 6:57 pm Post subject:

Here is one place (for $65)-
https://www.armyjeepparts.com/p-2834-m38-reference-guide-book.aspx
Or here for $60.
https://www.debellajeepparts.com/M38_MISCELLANEOUS_CATALOG.htm
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1951 M38
1952 M38
1952 M38A1
1942 Dodge WC-55
1951 M100 trailer
1942 Ben Hur trailer

billybob · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 7:36 pm Post subject: M38 reference guide.

Thank you Kendall. I do appreciate it.
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RonD2 · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2020 9:22 pm Post subject:

Mine is getting greasy and has lots of notes in the margins....... Very Happy

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1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

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whydahdvr · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:36 am Post subject:

Morning all. Ryan's M38 book is well worth every penny. To me the $60 is deminimus.
What is it that's often said? The price is long forgotten while the value is always remembered.
$60 may seem "high" but there are a ton of ways we spend more than that on something that's ephemeral, that doesn't last.
Dunkin coffee - That might be your week's coffee expense.
A tank of gas.
If you buy breakfast or lunch at work.....
Depending on your brand, a few cases of beer.....
The wrong parts for your M38!

My point is that Ryan and Wes put a lot of their own hours, sweat, and effort into researching and creating the book. That's what's usually forgotten by us, the consumer, when we see something and balk at the price.

I think the book is worth it and if you can get Ryan to sign it, all the better!

But, I fully admit I like and prefer books to beer. Enjoy! Smile

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North Shore, MA
Santa Fe, NM
1942 GPW
1952 M38
1964 Apollo 5000 GT

De Opresso Liber

Kendall · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:42 am Post subject:

And some of the money Ryan raises from the sale of this book helps fund M38 (and M38A1) research that benefits all of us.
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1951 M38
1952 M38
1952 M38A1
1942 Dodge WC-55
1951 M100 trailer
1942 Ben Hur trailer

mdainsd · Member Joined: Oct 20, 2017 Posts: 446

Just not buying one piece that someone tries to sell you as M-38 (and it isn't) is worth the price of admission.
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ocwd · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:28 am Post subject: M38 Book

The book is well worth $60. I've referred to mine many times over the coarse of my M38 build.

Dave

1stSgtUSMC · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:54 am Post subject:

Agreed, thats why I bought it. I must say, I have never spent $60 on a book before.
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Semper Fi
1stSgt USMC Active Duty
1952 M38
1966 614M Trailer

eaw46 · Member Joined: Nov 11, 2018 Posts: 14

Is it possible to buy it direct from Ryan? Does he have a website or contact email?

Ryan_Miller · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2020 2:53 pm Post subject:

Hey thanks for the compliments!

Yes the book gets a little expensive when selling to Debella and Army Jeep parts then they mark it up to to stay profitable.

I used to sell the book on the side, but with my veterinary clinic getting so busy and the shortage of veterinarians, I have to suck it up and work more and more hours so I just have not gone back to selling the book myself.

I just had another 100 books shipped to Debella so he should have them in stock by now.

May have to come up with some better options down the road but for now I am just trying to keep up.

I am really glad the book is a big help and I have used the money for this website and to further Jeep research to some individuals that have the information.

Problem is that the microfilm needs to be cleaned before it can be read/scanned and you don't always know what is going to be on a roll so sometimes it is not useful info. It all takes lots of time and effort and we are all grateful for these people.
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whydahdvr · Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2020 5:24 am Post subject:

Ryan,
What's the hardest part of selling the book on the side? Is the packing and shipping? Is it the inventory?
I'm wondering if there isn't a way to help all of us out - not to take away from AJP and DeBella's but.... Signed copies from you would make them more appealing. How much is the other vendor markup?
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North Shore, MA
Santa Fe, NM
1942 GPW
1952 M38
1964 Apollo 5000 GT

De Opresso Liber


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