New member from Oregon

BillH · Member Joined: Jun 01, 2022 Posts: 8 Location: Bonanza, OR

Thanks for the add. I have a 1953 M38A1 that I've recently acquired. It looks to be pretty complete but it is missing the carburetor. In it's previous life it was a CHP jeep. I don't think it was much use in a pursuit but....

I'm a WWII jeep and Mighty Mite guy so this is totally new to me. I'm excited to get started on it. Images are huge so I'll post links.

https://i.imgur.com/BxJdasR.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/5Qa10MO.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/L2TD5xh.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/UpIKCYD.jpeg

https://imgur.com/a/7O5cJYC

https://i.imgur.com/VB0xRJB.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/3LvUXbw.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/ofwobhT.jpeg

I took the liberty of opening an album of your own here on last page of member's albums, " BillH ". Wes K

Kendall · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:43 am Post subject:

Welcome aboard. This has been a great forum for me over the past many years.
Did you see this listing for a carb- https://www.ebay.com/itm/374094547555?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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1951 M38
1952 M38
1952 M38A1
1942 Dodge WC-55
1951 M100 trailer
1942 Ben Hur trailer

JeepDrivingRay · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:48 am Post subject:

Welcome to the forum.

The ol jeep doesn't look too bad, don't see any rust or bad body damage.
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61 M170

JeepDrivingRay · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 6:51 am Post subject:

Looks like you're missing the air cleaner as well, should be mounted in the corner between the passenger fender and firewall.
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BillH · Member Joined: Jun 01, 2022 Posts: 8 Location: Bonanza, OR

Thanks fellas.

The air cleaner is sitting in the back along with the horn, headlights some wiring and some other goodies.

I did see the eBay carburetor. The carburetor might be there too although I didn't see it.

The tub is very solid. I did not see any rust at all. I'll be getting it this weekend and will know more about what I have.

BillH · Member Joined: Jun 01, 2022 Posts: 8 Location: Bonanza, OR

Thank you Wes for posting the pictures.

GIJOE290 · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 9:44 am Post subject:

Welcome aboard!
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David M.
08/1953 M38A1
Serial #56535
"The Green Goat"

Restoration Begins Summer 2005! ...Er Maybe 2006? 2010? 2015? 202...?

BillH · Member Joined: Jun 01, 2022 Posts: 8 Location: Bonanza, OR

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1744 Location: SO IDAHO

Having sat out in the open with the hardtop strapped on likely saved a lot of headaches down the road. The T90 is notorious for filling with water in rigs left uncovered in the open.. nice save sir!
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RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

CoastieReid · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:12 am Post subject:

nice! welcome.

I am an Oregon transplant... I came to Coos Bay/North Bend Oregon as a kid, moved away, came back to Hillsboro Oregon, and joined the Coast Guard after high school- moved away, transferred to Coos Bay/North Bend, transferred away again. My great grandparents lived in Klamath Falls from the 40's till 1999.

Family still in OR. I just happen to be in VA now.

Look forward to seeing the work on this jeep.
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i have a build thread on Youtube. just type in CoastieReid in the search.
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Hood # 20942580
L134 # MC 91518

M100 trailer #01279054

Ryan_Miller · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 6:56 am Post subject:

Welcome!

You posted photos already too! You are right on track!
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