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redvettemike Member
Joined: Jun 01, 2018 Posts: 21
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:12 am Post subject: Identifying our '51 M38 Restoration |
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We are going to get a '51 Jeep back into running condition. When I learn how to post photos I'll put some on here. This vehicle has been in the same family since in the 50's. The original owner gave it to his son/daughter on his death. In his Will he specified that it always had to be kept under cover and those siblings have been true to the Will. The Jeep is in pretty good shape. Data plates are gone. It has a big engine powered winch. I'm not sure yet if this was original or not. Some of the original military stenciling is still on the Jeep.
One question: who is the best vendor to get parts for on these vehicles? For example the seats are going to need new cushions and new covers. Who best to get such from? Thanks for any advice. I'll post some photos as we go along with this restoration. Thanks, Mike Martin, Madison, ms |
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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16250 Location: Wisconsin
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redvettemike Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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The serial number on this Jeep is MC55893. The data plate behind the pass seat was still attached. There were a number of parts in the back of the Jeep. I'll post some photos when my wife teaches me how to post same on this site. The winch is from Koenig Iron Works, Houston, TX. That's probably aftermarket. Right? |
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wesk Site Administrator
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dpcd67 Member
Joined: Nov 25, 2016 Posts: 187 Location: Iowa
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Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 11:13 am Post subject: |
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Ron Fitzpatrick jeep parts is, by far, the best place to get parts. He is better, faster, and cheaper, and is a nice guy too. |
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redvettemike Member
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2018 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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Here are some photos, test (we added two more)[/url]
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wesk Site Administrator
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4x4M38 Member
Joined: May 30, 2014 Posts: 3447 Location: Texas Hill Country
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redvettemike Member
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:33 am Post subject: |
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4x4M38 wrote: | Hey! Looks like you have two of the three rifle rack brackets!
Looks like a nice project. Congrats! |
I know very little. Where are those brakets? |
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mdainsd Member
Joined: Oct 20, 2017 Posts: 444
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:35 am Post subject: |
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on the lower portion of the windshield, on the inside. _________________ '52 Dodge M37, '42 GPW, '48 FrankenJeep CJ2A/M38, '50 CJV-35(U), '51 M38, '42 WC-57 Command Car, '44 WC-51 Weapons , (2) M1941 Sperry 60" Anti-Aircraft Searchlights, John Deere M-gator, '44 White M3A1 Scout Car |
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4x4M38 Member
Joined: May 30, 2014 Posts: 3447 Location: Texas Hill Country
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4x4M38 Member
Joined: May 30, 2014 Posts: 3447 Location: Texas Hill Country
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redvettemike Member
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 7:57 am Post subject: |
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The number on the engine reads:
MC87044
Should it read the same as the vehicle number MC55893)?
Tks |
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kenperkins Member
Joined: Apr 14, 2005 Posts: 285 Location: Livermore Ca.
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Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2018 8:57 am Post subject: |
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no, a lot of engines went to gen sets and other purposes _________________ '51 M38 #22936,
'51 M100 Dunbar
#01164782
'53 M100 Dunbar
M416b1
2- M762
MVPA #11788
MVCC LIFER |
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