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  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
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PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2018 7:15 am   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
After some tinkering around, we were able to get the jeep to fire off last night. Still a good bit of engine repair to do, but at least it lives!

https://www.facebook.com/wkgage/videos/101040290482 ...
  Topic: WTB M38A1 Windshield Frame and Drivers side Fender
Will1981

Replies: 3
Views: 5158

PostForum: Wanted   Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:08 pm   Subject: WTB M38A1 Windshield Frame and Drivers side Fender
Madison, MS
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Sat Sep 29, 2018 7:28 am   Subject: History Search
Well, I have been doing some phone calling and Facebookingto previous owners of the Jeep. Unfortunately the 6th guy I spoke with only got me back to 1988, and he bought it from a now gone body shop in ...
  Topic: WTB M38A1 Windshield Frame and Drivers side Fender
Will1981

Replies: 3
Views: 5158

PostForum: Wanted   Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 1:30 pm   Subject: WTB M38A1 Windshield Frame and Drivers side Fender
Hi all,

I am in need of an M38A1 Windshield frame and drivers side fender for an October of 53 M38A1. Trying to go the used route before i break down and buy a new one. Thanks all in advance!
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 8:30 am   Subject: How to Identify this serial number
Hi Guys, do any of you know how to interpret this serial number from the transmission housing? J 195160
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album617/M38A1_Transmission_Data_Plate.jpg
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 2:55 pm   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Didn't the CJ5 parts jeep come with a windshield frame? You can adapt it to the A1.

yes it did, however the windshield frame on the donor jeep is rotted out by the hinges, same place the M38A1 is c ...
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2018 10:12 pm   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Well, so far on the project we have gone from this:
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gallery/albums/album617/1953_M38A1_Front_View_for_web.jpg

to this:
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/galler ...
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:42 pm   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Wes, that would be awesome!! Any tips on researching the Jeep? the serial is MD62020 but i dont know how to use that info?

i have reached out to the previous two owners, trying to find names of all ...
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:16 pm   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Different views are coming but I don't like a new tub -seems you are not restoring history anymore but building a kit car - might as well put an S10 chassis underneath it too.....harsh, I know...I lik ...
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:20 am   Subject: Electrical System - 24 vs 12
So the electrical system was converted to 12 V sometime before I got a hold of the Jeep. What are y'alls thoughts on leaving it 12 V or restoring it back to a 24 V system?

If we leave it as is, ill ...
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:03 pm   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Google drive gallery has been updated with engine pics. Will resize them for the forum gallery later tonight.
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 9:43 pm   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
OK, resized again. Should be larger. Ill take a few more detailed photos of the engine tomorrow. I think we are going to try to get it down to the frame tomorrow as well, so ill photo document that pr ...
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 6:32 pm   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Wes,

Sorry about that, I didn't realize I had transferred them so small. They should be OK now. Full size photos are in the Google Drive link at the top of the post as well.

I know you recomme ...
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 4:16 pm   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Well, we got the 52' M38A1 back to the house yesterday, and started looking it over and removing parts to see exactly what we are working with. TONs of bubba fixes, driver side floor pan is going to h ...
  Topic: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Will1981

Replies: 28
Views: 30251

PostForum: Jeep Project Threads   Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:19 am   Subject: 1953 M38A1 USMC project Jeep
Thanks Wes! That is a great list of things for us to start on. I'll be picking the jeep up this week, so i will post more photos as we start cleaning it up and taking it apart.

For now, i want to ...
 
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