1951 M38... Mine!

bikemancs · Post by **bikemancs** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:23 pm

Well, I hit the lottery! (figuratively).

I picked up, locally, a fairly restored 1951 M38. it was media blasted, so I have no hood numbers. I have had some input on the hood number and will be going off that.

Serial number: 24909. I need to get underneath and locate the body numbers. no tub tag.

This was Hillbilly's

Anyways here's some pics.

If you're around Fayetteville, NC for the Veteran's Day parade, look for the Jeep for VFW Post 4542. Also looking for some locals to meet up with to compare notes and vehicles. Let me know!

I am already collecting a list of parts that I will need, modifications, etc...

m38olddog · Post by **m38olddog** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:23 pm

Looks VERRRRY good! Congrats!

SledDog · Post by **SledDog** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:56 pm

Niiice find but you're missing all the fun of tracking down parts, replacing rusted out pieces, bloody knuckles, a wife who screams at you for...well, just about anything related to the M.

bikemancs · Post by **bikemancs** » Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:01 pm

SledDog wrote:Niiice find but you're missing all the fun of tracking down parts, replacing rusted out pieces, bloody knuckles, a wife who screams at you for...well, just about anything related to the M.

Still got a lot to track down, I can replace parts anyways, and I don't have a wife... oh wait, seems like I'm not really missing all that much! haha

whydahdvr · Post by **whydahdvr** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:34 am

Nice jeep! Great find! And a very nice trailer to haul it around in.

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:13 pm

That's a great looking jeep, but it can't be an M38; I don't see any oil leaks on the floor!

alpino · Post by **alpino** » Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:43 pm

Beautiful!!! looks pretty complete. would love to do a walk around and look under the hood.

Like the countryside to! fond memories of Ft Bragg, well sort of = )

hillbilly21 · Post by **hillbilly21** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:25 am

I AM GLAD YOUR HAPPY WITH IT !!!!!!

NOW YOU NEED TO COME GET THE STEP MOUNT & 30 CAL FOR IT

IT WILL BE HERE FOR A BIT BUT WILL HAVE TO SELL SOON ALONG WITH THE RIFLE HOLDER ....

bikemancs · Post by **bikemancs** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:36 am

hahaha... wondering when you were going to chime in!

I'm very happy, actually shrunk the seat foam yesterday, easier to see now (plus I can drive with the windshield up!)

if the rifle holder is for a M1, I'm game, not the 30 cal mount, sorry man.

hillbilly21 · Post by **hillbilly21** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:52 am

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350497824835?ss ... 1423.l2649

THIS IS WHAT HE HAS ...ACTUALLY HAS TWO OF THEM BOTH ORIGINALS I BROUGHT EVERYTHING TO THE HOUSE LAST NITE..

LET ME KNOW ,,,,,

GLAD YOU GOT THOSE THICK SEAT COVERS REDUCED PROBALLY MORE COMFY ALSO.....

Post by **wesk** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:11 pm

The standard windshield mounted rifle holder is universal unit. Both the M1 carbine and the M1 rifle fit in it. There is an adapter for the SMG's.

hillbilly21 · Post by **hillbilly21** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:42 pm

THANKS WES FOR THE CLARIFICATION ...

YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO CONVINCE THOSE ARMY OFFICERS

Post by **wesk** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 1:10 pm

Some of this was just discussed on this page.

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... ight=rifle

The metal holder that goes on the windshield will carry both. There were Carbine specific canvas covers, Garand specific canvas covers and universal canvas covers.

sonny · Post by **sonny** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:59 pm

Hey Hillbilly - u have photos of the step mount and 30 cal and maybe prices - Sonny

hillbilly21 · Post by **hillbilly21** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:11 pm

STEP MOUNT & 30 CAL...SOLD !!!