Look what I found the other day.

[Lonesome715]

This Jeep is right around the corner from my house. As much as I would love to get my paws on it I am not in a position to do so right now. So, I am putting this out there to see if someone else wants to go after it. Let me say this, I know nothing of it. The house it is sitting in front of has boarded up windows but I have my doubts about it being vacant. I can try and go by there is someone wants information but my time is very tight right now. If someone local wants it I will be happy to give you directions or even take you there in person. I sure would like to see this old solder go to a good home.

 

[NDT]

M38A1, 1954 or later. Has lots of potential, but will need a pair of fenders!

 

[Wolf.Dose]

Poor condition, but try to save it. These vehicles are getting reare.
Wolf

 

[Lonesome715]

I think I can save those fenders.

I would love to help save it. I just cannot take it on right now.

 

[combat32]

Looks like General Lee's horse

 

[wreckerman893]

At least it is displaying our flag.

 

[timntrucks]

wait till Freight trains see this one... WM you will have to go get it for him..

 

[Crazyguyla]

I know of some houses in the new orleans area with the windows still boarded up since Katrina hit, The people inside are still waiting for the BIG ONE to hit. lol

 

[Lonesome715]

That flag is one reason I think some may still live there. See how new the flag looks? I do no tmind helping with the rescue.

 

[Lonesome715]

Update:

I went out with a friend of ours to see if we could locate the owner, no luck. However, a neighbor who happens to know my wife noticed us over there snooping around. She told us that the owner is seldom home and is usually drunk and wondering around when he is. That is no surprise consideirng the condition of his home. The Jeep has a complete flat head four cylinder and the tub is in good shape. The floorboards need help but it is other wise worth getting.

 

[BillF]

flathead would be the wrong engine

 

[Lonesome715]

I was wondering about that. But it was pointed out to me that it could have been a very early model.

 

[BillF]

all m38a1's came with the f-head engine. The was the whole point behind the design was to fit the f-head.

 

[Lonesome715]

I wonder what that engine came out of then.

 

[BillF]

Could have been any older jeep or even a genset

 

[hole]

If the owners really a drunk, there's no telling what " bubba" stuck in that poor thing

 

[Lonesome715]

I got a little more history on the owner. He was involved in some sort of accident some years back and has not been right in the head since. From what I understand he is not allowed to drive at all. i have some doubts that he is the one that put that flat head in there. But, you never know.

 

[chowbutt]

The L-head engine is from the M38, MB. CJ-2A, CJ-3A before the M38A1 or the CJ-3B and CJ-5 or it was use as a stationary engine.

 

[Lonesome715]

That engine is one reason I wanted one of those Jeeps. This Jeep not having the correct engine sealed the deal as far as me not getting it. Its not like we could take on another vehicle any way.

 

[papabear]

Are you sure you are not looking at my house lonesome715? I don't remember a jeep in the front yard...or the flag...but stranger things have happened!