Got some paint on my m38 (Pics Added)

Bill_F · Last edited by Bill_F on Mon May 22, 2006 5:35 am; edited 1 time in total

I have finally got some paint on my m38. I have the underside painted 24087. The rest is going Strata blue. I only painted the bottom OD because I had a gallon and thought why not use it. Of course it took now where near a gallon to do the udnerside of the tub and the firewall. Not a show jeep but she will look decent and run well. did not fix the dents in the tub, just got rid of the rust.

Ryan_Miller · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 8:50 am Post subject:

That is great Bill,

Post some photos! Cool

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Bill_F · Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 9:50 am Post subject:

I hope to spray some color later today. I have a wedding to go to right now. I will take pics when I get it done. It is not going to be the best looking m38 but she should look good until you get reall close. I have not taken any of the dents out. I just removed the rust.

Bill_F · Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 5:35 am Post subject:

Not a bad first paint job. I do have a few runs I need to figure out how to fix but overall I am very happy.

m38olddog · Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 11:25 am Post subject:

It looks terrific from here Bill! Nice work! Thanks for the pics. Very Happy

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Bill_F · Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 11:30 am Post subject:

I need to get rid of those cj wheels and get the m38 wheels I have in the garage painted and have the tires mounted. I have half a mind to go up again next weekend but I dont know if the wife would like that. The jeep is 3 hours north of where I live.

m38olddog · Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 11:37 am Post subject:

A six-hour round trip doesn't leave much time (or energy) for working on the jeep! That's real dedication. And as for leaving a few dents in (which sure don't show in the pics), mine's the same. I kinda like it that way instead of trying to make it perfect. Good luck with the wife and the remaining work. Smile

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Ryan_Miller · Posted: Tue May 23, 2006 7:02 am Post subject:

Looks good Bill! Very Happy

I like that shed too! Shocked

I like Blue M38's. Grey and Blue are unique military colors for jeeps and you don't see them a lot.

Cool

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CJ3B · Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 8:19 am Post subject:

I did the same regarding the dents. The metal was ok, except for the dents, and since it's part of the jeep's history, why not leave them on?

Mind you, no huge dents on the jeep, just your usual dings...

I gotta post pics... it's been a long, 2 years, working only 1 or 2 staurdays a month alone... Crying or Very sad

Best regards,

Jorge
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1952 M38
1965 CJ3B

GIJOE290 · Posted: Wed May 24, 2006 8:31 am Post subject:

LOOKING GOOD! Very Happy

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08/1953 M38A1
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"The Green Goat"

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Bill_F · Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject:

Didnt go up north to work on my jeep last weekend. Now I am booked solid until the end of august so nothing will get done until then. I am the camp director at our Cub Camp, Camp Carpenter.


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