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First Drive Video on You Tube

Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:51 pm
by Yarder
I finally did it! Got my 1953 M38a1 to move out under it's own power! The jeep had been surplussed out as a non-working jeep in 1984. I'm the third owner since the Jeep's Army Discharge.

I've had lots of ups and downs, and still have a long ways to go. I discovered an oil leak on the drive. There's a squeak on the clutch linkage and I still need to do some steering linkage lubrication. All the rubber seals are as hard as a rock. Sanding on the hood and cancer rust on the windshield frame.

So, take a look and let me know what you think!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X49eqhZU ... re=channel

Thanks! I am pretty excited!

Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:21 am
by Joe
Thanks for the ride!!!! That video is so good that it's like I'm along for the ride sitting right there beside you. :D And the jeep sounds great and looks like it's in exceptional condition. The problems you mentioned are normal fare for these old goats and can be taken off your to-do-list one at a time with a little TLC. But at least it's running and the fun continues!!! Good luck.....