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Texas M-38 and New Member
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 12:40 pm
by Investig8
Greetings,
I am a new member to the site and just purchased an M-38 that has is in pieces and boxes. I spent the past two years rebuilding an M-37 and found a site similar to this one for that vehicle. The knowledge base on these sites is second-to-none for someone like me rebuilding an old war horse. I look forward to the next couple years as I start soon on the M-38 and know I will be looking for help / info. as I go.
Dennis
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 3:01 pm
by Trip
Dennis,
Welcome to the site. Please post photos of your progress.
Trip
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 8:23 pm
by Kendall
Welcome to the group. All of the appropriate manuals for the M38 are available on this site. What a great resource. This site has helped me a tremendous amount on my rebuilds. Do not overlook the wealth of information also available in the photo gallery.
Kendall
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:16 am
by 4x4M38
Where in Texas are you?
Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:39 pm
by Investig8
I am a retired firefighter / fire investigator located in San Antonio. Not sure about how to post a photo or two, but will once I figure the site out.
Dennis
Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:16 pm
by Ryan_Miller
welcome and we love photos, even of basket cases!
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 10:01 am
by dpcd67
If you can build an M37 you can definitely build an M38; all the M series parts are the same or very similar. Carb is very similar vacuum operated type. All M series wiring is the same.
Remember, without pictures, it didn't happen!
Get a complete set of TMs and study them daily for a month before you touch it. Also get the green book, M38 Reference Guide; it is a super book and no M38 owner can live without it. Actually get that first.
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2021 2:14 pm
by rgmutchler
Dennis,
Welcome to the forum. I have done an M38 and live near College Station. I have found Mullins at College Station to be a good supplier and if you need several items it is probably worth the drive. Good luck with your M38.
Ralph
Thanks
Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:08 pm
by Investig8
Thanks for all the warm welcomes. I am grateful for the willingness and sincere interest in my project! I'll get some photos up soon.
Dennis
First Photo
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:23 am
by Investig8
Gentlemen, here is the first photo of the "basket case"...
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:11 pm
by RonD2
Hi Dennis, and welcome!
It looks like you bought a pretty good M38 to start with.
And that shade tree is rather nice too!
Good luck!
P.S. And hey, it's upright on wheels. That's not a "basket case" where I'm from. Not even close.
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:27 pm
by 4x4M38
Not only that, I see lots of stuff many restorers end up looking for later, that are already on site!
Air cleaner, lifting hooks and windshield stand out!
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:55 am
by Naugha
Hi Dennis.
Your M38 looks fantastic with many of the military goodies still in place.
Closeup pictures are always exciting. Maybe you already have most of the hard to find original ($$) stuff.
From the bumper to the tail lights.... and tell us about that carb
The more you show the more info will pop up in comments.
Don
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:02 pm
by 4x4M38
The way it’s pointing at the air cleaner It looks like a 637 to me Don.
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:15 pm
by Naugha
Yup.
There is a lot of stuff in that pic that is rare for a 2021 barn find / field find.
It is even has the air cleaner!!!
Maybe Dennis will show us the engine # and ID plates.
