Jeeps on Google

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:18 pm

Not M38's, but these are apparently the remains WW2 jeeps used in Korea. Photo taken approx. 10 years after the korean war (no repro stuff here!).
Can anyone ID the markings on the rear bumpers?

I did find a photo of M38's though. I guess this is the M38's take on an "in-car sound system".
Not sure when this one was taken.

wilfreeman · Post by **wilfreeman** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:20 pm

That makes me sick! I want an MB sooo bad and all of those were just wasted!

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:42 pm

Imagine that scene in your back yard. Amazing picture, Thanks John

Post by **wesk** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:13 pm

I guess you would call that a "MOTORING BAND" and they are showing their lack of exercise!

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:00 am

I guess he forgot to pack the fording kit?

And a final offering of photos of the "lazy band".

Post by **wesk** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:15 pm

Are you guys remembering to upload these photos in our "Period Photo Album"???

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... _album.php

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 2:33 pm

Oops!

They're in there now. I dropped this USAF jeep photo in there too (it's a good one of the bumper markings, for those that are interested).

Wbr,
Owen.

Post by **wesk** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 4:17 pm

Those 505 uniforms the junior officers are wearing dates the photo older then 1962. The 207XXXXX hood number is a May 1951 M38 unit number. Those WWII MB/GPW's wouldn't have a hood number above the 201XXXX range. Perhaps it is a late transfer from another service after 1950 and had that number assigned.

Surprising the bumper calls out TAC (Tactical Air Command) and only C47's are visible.

Must be a repainted jeep with that odd lettering style.

evanso1975 · Post by **evanso1975** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 1:22 am

Looks to be an MB (or GPW). Notice the civvy-style tires too.

The AAFB base code could be:
Altus
Andersen
Andrews
Arnold

Or any others you can think of.

ECVJeeps · Post by **ECVJeeps** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 12:35 pm

Front shock mount looks to be GPW on my computer screen.

OKCM38CDN · Post by **OKCM38CDN** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:33 pm

Sorry to say this but the "M-38" in the photo with the 1505's (Tan uniforms) is actually a MB/GPW... 9 slots in the grill, and no indents for the tools on passenger side... Handles on the rear corners...

BTW, I used to love the 1505 uniforms... most comfortable thing to were in the Texas heat...

Cacti_Ken · Post by **Cacti_Ken** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 6:56 pm

The Kahki uniform was our class B summer uniform in the sixties but with short sleeves without tie, US Army.

Post by **wesk** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:35 pm

OK guys I sorted out the typo on the M38 vs MB yesterday so you're a bit late with the ribbing.

To rib back a bit those khakis are what I said they were 505's not 1505's. The 1505's came out in 62 and were a lighter material and came in short sleeve only. The 505's were phased out and went "No wear" around 67. about the 80's the light blue shirt both long and short sleeve and the dark blue wool long sleeve shirts with serge Blue trousers came in for class B.

Over my 22 years USAF I wore them all. Plus 2 years Army Green and Khaki.