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Bert Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:41 pm Post subject: M38 barn find |
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Hi Guys,
This is Bert from Virginia. I have located a 1951 M38 in a machine shop in Ashland. It is in many pieces but complete except for the engine which is gone. The frame looks straight and unmolested and the axles look good though the front one has a disc brake conversion. It has been in this shop, in this condition for over 15 years.
I would buy it but I plan on a move and don't need another Jeep (I have two and a half) to haul out to the midwest.
The owner wants $500 for the whole lot. Let me know if anyone is interested.
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Bert |
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gamillerman Member
Joined: Apr 21, 2006 Posts: 122 Location: Eden, Georgia
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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Is it being offered as all or nothing?......I could sure use a set of top bows if they are still around
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Jack Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2006 Posts: 79 Location: Hartsville, SC
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:34 am Post subject: |
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I'd be interested if the body is descent. Any chance of sending pictures of it to me at jholgate@bellsouth.net?
Jack _________________ 50 M38
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Bert Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:53 am Post subject: |
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The guy used to work at the machine shopwhere my 134 engine is being rebuilt. I'm going there tomorrow. I'll take a camera. I looked at it before and saw two axles, a body (needs front floor pans), a windshield, complete frame, two seat frames, the hood has a crack, the rear of the body (driver's side) looks as if the welds have come loose. Top bows? I'm not sure. The tranny and transfer are there but buried under debris. The owner said he wants all of it to go at one shot. All I wanted was the frame.
I'll let you guys know what I find tomorrow evening. |
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Jack Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2006 Posts: 79 Location: Hartsville, SC
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:49 am Post subject: |
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As a follow up to my earlier post - if this Jeep turns out to have a restorable body, I'd be willing to sell off the top bows (if there), frame and any other parts needed by forum members.
Jack _________________ 50 M38
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hillbilly21 Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 510 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:16 pm Post subject: M38 |
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PM SENT <<<<<<<<<< |
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Jack Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2006 Posts: 79 Location: Hartsville, SC
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Posted: Wed Apr 25, 2007 5:09 am Post subject: |
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HillBilly,
Didn't get your message. Email me at jholgate@bellsouth.net.
Jack _________________ 50 M38
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hillbilly21 Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 510 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:27 am Post subject: M38 |
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BERT :
left numerious pms..You still have this..I would take it all from you... |
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dale Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Hello Bert,
I am new to the web site but would love to see this vehicle I live only 80 miles from Ashland and will be travelling that way toward the end of June so I could swing by there easily. my email is dale.shrader@us.army.mil. Thank you for the information.
Dale |
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hillbilly21 Member
Joined: Aug 26, 2005 Posts: 510 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:05 pm Post subject: M38 |
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I dont think he is around on this site...
LOOKS LIKE A HIT AND RUN |
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dale Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:48 am Post subject: |
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Too bad I would have enjoyed seeing it.
I am currently stationed in El Paso Tx but am attending a school at Ft Rucker Al. I am hoping to find something in the desert since there will be a lot less rust than we normally find here in the more humid areas. Do you guys know off the top of your heads where would be a good place to begin looking for a nice project vehicle? I think I would like to begin with an actual WWII vintage era vehicle.
Thanks for the site looks like some great information.
Dale |
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