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1951 M38... Mine!
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:23 pm
by bikemancs
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...
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:23 pm
by m38olddog
Looks VERRRRY good! Congrats!
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:56 pm
by SledDog
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:01 pm
by bikemancs
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
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:34 am
by whydahdvr
Nice jeep! Great find! And a very nice trailer to haul it around in.
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:13 pm
by evanso1975
That's a great looking jeep, but it can't be an M38; I don't see any oil leaks on the floor!
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:43 pm
by alpino
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 = )
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:25 am
by hillbilly21
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 ....
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:36 am
by bikemancs
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.
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:52 am
by hillbilly21
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.....
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:11 pm
by wesk
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.
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Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:42 pm
by hillbilly21
THANKS WES FOR THE CLARIFICATION ...
YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO CONVINCE THOSE ARMY OFFICERS
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 1:10 pm
by wesk
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.
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:59 pm
by sonny
Hey Hillbilly - u have photos of the step mount and 30 cal and maybe prices - Sonny
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Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:11 pm
by hillbilly21
STEP MOUNT & 30 CAL...SOLD !!!