At that same time, the concept of creating a website to share this information was born, and m38a1. We are finally ready to start the restoration of our 1943 willys mb tub. You will see a progression from when i found this jeep to the final restoration. See more ideas about jeep, jeep cj and vintage jeep. Jeep willys m38a1 rare findfull restoration first registered in 1953. The changes that make the m38a1 unique are the styling cues of the old m38cj3a, combined with the new engine, the new body tub, and hood. Willys jeep restoration blog and howtos we specialize in. Frankie olthoffs 1954 willys m38a1 which he restored himself. We have willys factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuals, parts manuals, repair books, parts catalogs, restoration manuals, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales brochures, and any other type. Midwest jeep willys offers jeep parts, jeep accessories and jeep soft tops. A willys m38 restored to its military glory kaiser. Since i was too young to drive yet my brother drove the jeep for a year and then joined the army.
Consult your service manual for detailed instructions on how to tuneup that willys jeep vehicle. Quality jeep replacement parts mjw jeep willys parts. Custom jeep guide request willys jeep restoration blog. We bought her in 2008 and started a full restoration in 2009.
We have all the books for all your willys cars trucks and suvs. Frankie olthoff s 1954 willys m38a1 which he restored himself. Mechanical restoration, unit repair and overhaul, performance upgrades for jeep cj2a, cj3a, cj3b, cj5 and cj6 and mb, m38, and m38a1 moses ludel 4. It was intended to replace the cj3b, but that model continued in production.
The willys mb commonly known as a jeep, formally as the u. Kaiser willys parts catalog with over 200 fullcolor pages of detailed parts images and descriptions. Jeep willys the willys mb commonly known as a jeep, formally as the u. If you are looking for, willys jeep tuneup parts, or willys jeep restoration parts and much more for your 19411971 willys vehicle, you have come to the right place. Army, marine mp m37, m38, compatible with jeep, wrangler, willys invasion star with circle, stencil letter style in black, flat matte. Engine is all original, 24 v generator, regulator and waterproof. We have a great selection of jeep replacement parts, including suspension parts, brake parts, steering parts, and much more to keep your jeep running for years to come.
Jeep willys 5 out of 5 stars 1 product rating 1 product ratings for jeep wrangler cj yj 5595 fixed rear back seat black denim x 461. About willys willysoverland motors willysoverland motors. The m38a1 md was the second postwar evolution of the world war ii willys mb jeep after the m38 or mc. The cj5 repeated this pattern, continuing in production for 3 decades while three newer models appeared. When i started the refurbish of my 53 in 1997, i had. F engine prototypes, and the first willys jeep to feature the new rounded fenders and hood body design that would become the distinguishing body style of the 1955 cj5, and which was carried through for decades on the cj6, cj7 and cj8 jeeps. Looking for, willys jeep parts, willys jeep replacement parts, willys jeep body parts and much more for your 19411971 willys vehicle, you have come to the right place. Your purchase is protected by our 30day moneyback guarantee. This is the jeep that was used as the model when they designed the cj5. Produced between 1952 and 1971, the m38a1 was the first vehicle to feature the round fender design.
Bell housing cover clutch control 19461952 cj3a, pick up truck, station wagon, sedan delivery, jeepster. The m38 was a military version of the thencurrent civilian. This tub is known as a type i acm body, made by american central manufacturing company for willys. Restoration, electrical, steering making the decision to restore a willys jeep is the first step in a long process that ultimately will provide you with many hours of fun, frustration and satisfaction not necessarily in that order. The m38a1 and cj5 have to be the easiest jeeps to identify in the m and cj series.
Card board glove box pick up truck, station wagon, sedan delivery. Marine corps and exported to foreign governments until the end of production in 1971. It replaced the world war ii willys mb and ford gpw models, and had a total production of more than 60,000 units. Photos and information sent by kenneth droll, for many more photos of his restoration go to his photo album on the kaiser willys blog. Tm 98014 operation and organizational maintenance 14ton 4 x 4 utility truck m38al and 14ton 4 x 4 front line ambulance ml70 april 1955 another must have for the m38a1 or m170 owner. This jeep has seen combat and shows signs of wear for its age. A lot was done when restored, new tires 5 new complete wiring harness. This item military decal set willys sticker compatible with jeep wrangler rubicon white military vehicle truck restoration decal sticker kit u. I hope this site proves to be informative for those interested in restoring or maintaining the willys overland md series vehicle, also known as the m38a1. Custom jeep guide request willys jeep restoration blog and. Mechanical restoration, unit repair and overhaul, performance upgrades for jeep cj2a, cj3a, cj3b, cj5 and cj6 and mb, m38, and m38a1 ludel, moses on. Its grille and rounded fenders were transplanted onto the cj6, cj7, and cj8, and the cj5. We offer many more parts than what is pictured here. The cj5 was influenced by new corporate owner, kaiser, and the korean war m38a1 jeep.
This item military decal set willy s sticker compatible with jeep wrangler rubicon white military vehicle truck restoration decal sticker kit u. I purchased two copies and i keep one in the garage with the jeep and use it when work is performed. This jeep has seen combat and shows signs of wear for it s age. The willys m38a1, or md, was a fourwheel drive utility vehicle made by willys from 1952 to 1971. We completed a frame off restoration in 2007 and refreshed in 2018 and runs all original converted to 12v.
Willys jeep restoration blog and howtos we specialize. Media in category willys m38a1 the following 57 files are in this category, out of 57 total. Specializing in the restoration and preservation of all older willys jeeps, kaiser jeeps, cj jeeps and amc jeeps manufactured from 19411971. This is a beautiful 1969 m38 a1 military jeep that i recently restored. In the 70s this vehicle was released from the military to colorado s civil defen. In 2006 it won the papago rally postwar 14 ton vehicle award. These are the new high quality reproduction rear seat frames for the m38 and m38a1 jeep. M38s were fitted with many militaryspecific features including a onepiece windshield, bottommounted. Jeep, m38 m38a1 clutch cable fording seal, g740, g758.
Remember, just because it is printed in a book or published on the web doesnt make it true. Based on the m38a1 military vehicle, the jeep cj5 195983 had the longest production run of any jeep model. The m38 was a military version of the thencurrent civilian jeep cj3a. Please visit our jeep parts catalogs to view our entire selection of jeep parts. By reworking and reengineering a raw body produced in the philippines, our body is guaranteed to bolt to your original chassis in well under an hour, a guarantee that no one else can offer. As you work on the jeep, invariably one copy always gets dogeared and greasy. Military decal set willys sticker compatible with jeep. For your consideration, a pretty nice condition 1952 m38a1 army jeep for restoration, or parade use. Find the correct parts for your willys jeep engine restoration project including everything from overhaul kits, to bearings, camshafts, oil pumps, pistons and more. Look to the links on the left andor top for pictures, information. Mechanical restoration, unit repair and overhaul, performance upgrades for jeep cj2a.
She served in danish army, before she came to germany. The traditional jeep grill with its round headlights framing vertical slots was still there. In many ways, the jeep cj5 set the standard for what a civilian jeep would look like. There are many books about jeeps, but few have much detail about the utility jeeps. We specialize in the restoration and preservation of all older willys jeeps, kaiser jeeps, cj jeeps and amc jeeps manufactured from 19411971. Jeep cj5 restoration, offroad, and aftermarket parts. Oct 06, 2017 we are finally ready to start the restoration of our 1943 willys mb tub. This little jeep is pretty solid and runs, it has been converted to 12v instead of the 24v typical of the military jeeps. Door handle trigger repair kit pick up truck, station wagon, sedan delivery 19461963. Please click one of the thumbnail images below to begin a slide show of the red. This is an old military jeep m38a1, the data plates are missing and there is no title. This m38a1 has never been used offroad to the best of our knowledge and has just a little over 11,500 original miles. Jeep willys mb military data plate vehicle truck 4 x 4 truck deminsions new g503. I recommend purchasing two 2 copies of the following technical manuals if funds are available.
Army truck, 14 ton, 4x4 was a fourwheel drive utility vehicle manufactured during world war ii. When youre restoring or repairing your jeep, check out our large selection of high quality jeep replacement parts. This will give you a good idea of the kind of quality and the craftsmanship we put into each one of our projects. M38a1 willys jeeps for sale vintage military trucks. Jeeps stored in aerial delivery warehouse prior to aerial drop operation. Located in toledo, ohio, the forever home of willys and jeep, willysoverland motors produces our exclusive replitub aftermarket body for all cjs and military jeeps. Kaiser willys carries thousands of engine parts for your 19411971 willys or. Dad and got it running and street legal for ohio standards. Aug 19, 2016 home custom jeep guide request walcks 4 wheel drive restoration guides. Nekaf production units cor streutjens reprinted with permission this vehicle, owned by cor streutjens was registered june 30, 1956 with dutch army registration number md387. So take a few minutes to explore our collection of jeep manuals and restoration guides plus other related books, and order with confidence.
For jeep wrangler cj yj 5595 fixed rear back seat black denim x 461. The 4 cylinder f head motor that was put in this jeep by a military restoration expert has under 7000 miles on it and was completely rebuilt and runs great. We have willys factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuals, parts manuals, repair books, parts catalogs, restoration manuals, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales. Home custom jeep guide request walcks 4 wheel drive restoration guides. We have all the books for all your willys cars trucks and suv s. New listing vintage military willys kaiser jeep m38 m38a1 g740 g758 axle bumper nos. The willys m38 was introduced in 1950 as a postwwii military jeep based on the cj3a.
Kaiser willys carries thousands of engine parts for your 19411971 willys or jeep model in easy to navigate parts categories. That took us a few years, cause we werent able to work every day on the jeep. This site has been created for the benefit of all m38a1 owners worldwide to promote the exchange of information for the m38a1 series vehicle. Late 1950s m38a1 cdn united nations jeep m38a1 willys jeep engine block serial number location. Unfollow willys jeep for sale to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Following the retirement of the m38 model, the m38a1 was redesigned featuring a contoured hood, a two piece windshield, top mounted windshield wipers, powered by the new hurricane fhead engine and a warner t90 transmission. Related posts a willys m38a1 restoration enjoyed by kids and family. A total of 603,303 cj5s were produced between 1954 and 1983. The vehicle with the longest service record in the dutch military, serving in the royal army for more than 40 years from 1952 until 1996, is the m38a1 jeep. Mar 20, 2000 at that same time, the concept of creating a website to share this information was born, and m38a1.
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