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Started priming and painting some parts of the Jeep and had a quick question, when it was sprayed on in 1955 did it have a smoth high glossy texture or was it a bit rough or matted?

Thanks

Lee looks like I will be following your footsteps and giving it a try, Classic Enterprises dosen't make them at the moment, we'll see how it turns out!

Lee.

Looks nice! \

I need to completely rebuild mine as well but lack the welding and metal working expiriance or tools. Anyone know of anybody who sells them pre fabbed? Already got the bottom from MWM and checked the other major sellers.

Thanks,
Chris

Took the Air cleaner Assembly off today and broke it down as seen in the pictures below. Anyone with exprience rebuilding these see any problems with the original parts? For the most part they look to be in decent shape minus some rust.

The cap and element are in the worst shap, the cap is fairly ...

It is great to be back and thanks for all your support and good luck, whydahdvr, when you head over.

Just got back to work on the Willys, removed the transmission and fuel tank and a lot morre work to go!

Still have my 07 JK to steal my time too...

Hello all,

Am back from my stint in Baghdad and am ready to get back to work on the Jeep.

Left it in storage for about a year and the only issues was a flat tire on my return... but planned on new tires anyway.

For those interested I will be cataloging and detailing the process via photos on ...

Anyone know what this plate if for?

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/cju777/M38A1/IMG_0265.jpg

It is located on the dash right of the data plate, under the grab bar.


Also, just to verify, given your expirience with stencils does this match my assessment, of a Unit ID of 135GP-F
http ...

Glad to be a member, here's me and my work "Jeep"

Thanks for you input, patent plate looks nice and clean, now on to the dash data plates.

Update on some numbers I found around the Jeep,

The dash data and patent plate both read,
MD 82542, DOD 3/55, EPM stamped with crossed cannons

Engine Serial differs, it's hard to make out until I clean it off ...

Thanks for all your info on my last post. The Jeep finally arrived last night and went about gathering pictures and numbers.

Photos are up at http://s249.photobucket.com/albums/gg232/cju777/M38A1/

The floor plate over the transmission is still on the way.

Here's what I have so far - a ...

Wes invited me over from the G503 forum, been surfing around and thanks for providing all the great info. I hope to have some to offer down the line. Reposting this over from the "g"

Just ordered this Jeep from John at Midwest and should have it soon to start work on. Date of delivery, 3/55. Serial ...