Movie jeep -what is it?

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:17 pm

Watching Firestarter.
They escape in a red/orange CJ5 or appears to be.
Obviously a CJ5/M38A1 model - rounded fenders, large battery box
cover, later windshield...

However, that battery box cover has screws. Not spot welded
like the civvy version. Has an opening for a tailgate, opening is
there but no tailgate. Civvy top. Did not get a good look at the
left side, indent in the right lower cowl, fording cutout is missing
the cover, blackout lamp on left fender.

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:16 pm

Imcdb says its a M38a1
http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_58787-Willys-M38-A1.html

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:46 pm

Lots of ids point that way Brett, but a tailgate opening?

I know, Hollywood.

Post by **wesk** » Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:35 pm

A1 dash, grill, frame, tub & windshield looks A1 as well. Battery box cover is a poor hand fabricated replacement.

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Sun Oct 04, 2015 7:22 am

Good pics Wes!
I guess they had to fill that hole in the cowl in a hurry..

ChuckW · Post by **ChuckW** » Sun Oct 04, 2015 2:25 pm

Bubbajeep!

southpw · Post by **southpw** » Sun Oct 04, 2015 2:54 pm

I'm sure the owner didn't mind renting out his Jeep to be in a movie though. I'm sure he made good cash. I know a friend who rented his Jeep out for a tv show and was paid $500a day for 3 days. Easy $1500..... CDN funds that is so worth only about $200 US

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Mon Oct 05, 2015 6:47 am

1200?

ROBCDN3 · Post by **ROBCDN3** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 10:49 am

Looks like a M38A1C Rob

BullRun · Post by **BullRun** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:59 pm

A friend runs a movie rental business that specializes in military vehicles.

It's really amazing what movie scenic artists can do to transform a vehicle!

Post by **wesk** » Tue Oct 06, 2015 9:23 pm

I doubt it was ever an M38A1C. The rear quarters still have their tops above the wheel houses. It's just an A1 with a tailgate cut. The tub & sheet metal is A1 and the frame certainly appears to be boxed up front.