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My M38 Project

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:54 am
by alphonzo
ImageAbout to begin restoration of 51 M38 :lol: More pictures in photo gallery page 9, alphonzo

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:03 am
by Bill_F
Looks like a good one. Nice and complete

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 10:05 pm
by BullRun
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. :D

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:42 am
by alphonzo
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'.

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:35 am
by wesk
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.

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:43 am
by alphonzo
Just changed my profile, In michigan, Thanks for the replies, Al