My M38 Project

alphonzo · Post by **alphonzo** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:54 am

About to begin restoration of 51 M38

More pictures in photo gallery page 9, alphonzo

Bill_F · Post by **Bill_F** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:03 am

Looks like a good one. Nice and complete

BullRun · Post by **BullRun** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:05 pm

Very nice jeep. Just my 2 cents but if your jeep is safe and driveable as is I would enjoy it now and wait till it is in worse shape before I would restore it.

A highly maintained original vehicle from this era, even in fire department yellow, is pretty unusual these days.

Our local fire department has a mint M715. I keep waiting for it to be sold off as surplus.

alphonzo · Post by **alphonzo** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:42 am

Yes, she runs good, I have done some work to it.Replaced muffler system, new wire harness,some engine work, new fuel pump,added the battery box and the air cleaner/oil bath,I think the throw out barring needs replacing for the clutch, mostly i want to start work on the body it's got some rough spots but nothing major,just debating if i want to do a frame off, or just sand and paint over existing color. I bought it in '08 time to freshin her looks up. the tires are almost 60 years old (52') jeep is 51'.

Post by **wesk** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:35 am

Where are you located? It helps to include your location in your profile. Often you'll find that there are several folks very near you restoring the same model jeep.

alphonzo · Post by **alphonzo** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:43 am

Just changed my profile, In michigan, Thanks for the replies, Al