Jeep

1953 M38A1 Willys Military Jeep

1953 first generation M38A1 military Jeep. This is a very complete and correct military Jeep. 36,000 original miles. Frame off restoration took two years to complete, including engine/transmission rebuild, new wire harness, brakes, shocks, seats, seals, hoses, radiator, new tires, and more. Includes correct AN/GRR-5 Radio Receiver.

M38A1’s were produced between 1952 and 1957. This was the first appearance of the ’round-fender’ Jeep, and was the origin for eventual production of the CJ5. First Generation model year deliveries were from initial production in1952 through October/November 1953. Attributes of first generation deliveries included: 8 thumb screws for the battery box, hinged front grill, front fender seams, and a shorter bumper width. The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York purchased a 1952 Willys M38A1 for their permanent collection of significant vehicles, describing it as the best jeep ever built.

Jeep finds a new home in the empty Clyde Place Garage

Needs some TLC

Seats are out

Tyler helping take the Jeep apart

Coming apart at the seams

Windsheild off

Getting ready to pull the power train

Engine and trany pulled

Down to the frame

New Army green paint and starting to bring the peices togather

Every part gets cleaned, bead blasted and primed

A roller and looking good

New rebuilt engine (done in-house) ready to install

Power train back in

Body goes on, big day!

Where do the wires go?

Ben helping out

Each peice was painted right here inside CPG

First public outing

Complete with radio

Memorial Day Parade 2013

M416 Trailer Restoration

Was being used by a landscape company.

Outside Clyde Place Garage

Cleaned and primed

Nice paint booth

Getting some paint

After paint

Ready to attach tub

Adding insignias

Elks Flag Day 2013