1951 M38... Mine!

bikemancs · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:23 pm Post subject: 1951 M38... Mine!

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...

m38olddog · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:23 pm Post subject:

Looks VERRRRY good! Congrats! Very Happy

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SledDog · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 6:56 pm Post subject:

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. Wink

bikemancs · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 7:01 pm Post subject:

whydahdvr · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 7:34 am Post subject:

Nice jeep! Great find! And a very nice trailer to haul it around in.

evanso1975 · Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:13 pm Post subject:

That's a great looking jeep, but it can't be an M38; I don't see any oil leaks on the floor! Mr. Green

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1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406

alpino · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:43 pm Post subject:

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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M100 trailer 1951

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hillbilly21 · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:25 am Post subject: 38

I AM GLAD YOUR HAPPY WITH IT !!!!!! Very Happy

NOW YOU NEED TO COME GET THE STEP MOUNT & 30 CAL FOR IT Wink

IT WILL BE HERE FOR A BIT BUT WILL HAVE TO SELL SOON ALONG WITH THE RIFLE HOLDER ....

bikemancs · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:36 am Post subject:

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.

hillbilly21 · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 9:52 am Post subject: 38

http://www.ebay.com/itm/350497824835?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.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.....

wesk · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:11 pm Post subject:

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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45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

hillbilly21 · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:42 pm Post subject: 38

THANKS WES FOR THE CLARIFICATION ...

YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO CONVINCE THOSE ARMY OFFICERS Laughing

wesk · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 1:10 pm Post subject:

Some of this was just discussed on this page.

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=5787&highlight=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.
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45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

sonny · Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:59 pm Post subject:

Hey Hillbilly - u have photos of the step mount and 30 cal and maybe prices - Sonny
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hillbilly21 · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject: 38

STEP MOUNT & 30 CAL...SOLD !!!


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