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Brumbach · Post by **Brumbach** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:25 am

I'm a newbee with the forum. I have an M38 that I've owned for more than 45 years. After beginning a Marine Corps career in 1974, it has set idle (35+ years ago). I'm now retired and am launching in a restoration project. The jeep has been in covered space and some would refer to it as in "barn stored" condition. Surface rust only but I'd like to go through the drivetrain, brakes, suspension plus a fresh paint job for the body. I've already pulled the body off and removed the power plant. Beginning now through next Spring, I'll be concentrating on the drivetrain and frame. Much of the work I plan to do myself. All parts are original with the exception of the L134 which was replaced when I bought it. The original block was cracked. I've recently finished a restoration of my 65 vette and will tell you I used the corvette forum extensively to complete it. I'm not proficient, automotively, but follow guidance to the letter. I hope you will assist me in my quest. Please be patient with me as I will ask many dumb questions.

Thank you,

Bill Brumbach
Middlesboro, KY 40965 [/quote]

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:48 pm

Welcome to the forum Bill! I'm sure there is enough info and knowledge here to help you succeed in your resto. Start by visiting the downloads section and get all the manuals.

As I am sure you have heard many times in your life: the only dumb questions are the ones you dont ask! Just do a search before you ask - it's probably been asked before. If you still don't understand after reading through the search results, bring it up again.

Also, when you are trying to describe something, a picture is worth a thousand words - especially if it's annotated.

Again, welcome to the board!

Balvar24 · Post by **Balvar24** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:34 pm

Be sure to have someone set you up an album so you can keep us posted on your progress.

jimm · Post by **jimm** » Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:17 pm

Welcome, Bill.
In addition to the downloads section, don't overlook Wes' photo gallery where he has tons of good info that answers a lot of other members' questions. Take a browse through it now just to familiarize yourself with what is there that you can come back to later when you need it.
Also, besides the photo gallery, there is a Jeep Projects Threads sub-forum where you can start a thread if you want to keep us posted on your progress.
Ask away. And have fun, dang it!