New M38a1 project

[dougimes]

Getting close now......

Needed some big progress over the last few weeks- the new jeep will be my daily driver for a while. My regular car is in the hands of the junkman.......

Final paint is done, starting on the details, lights, fixtures.

I need some help with the bows- how do the rods atttach to the bows and body? I have the windshield rod bracket, no question there. how does the vertical rod tie in to the top rod and body?


also- did a highway test. that Warn overdrive is the cat's meo. 55 is easy. 60 on the flat with no headwind. (running out of engine hp) RPM is comfortable!

 

[SturmTyger380]

You will need the vertical rod if you want to put the canvas doors on. Otherwise you won’t need them.


To put them on there is a metal clip that goes around on rod and the other slips in. I can take a picture. I have a field mod version off of an M38 I can take a picture off too. Looking good.

 

[armytruck63]

thinking about making the m38a1 my daily driver.

anyone out there use MV's as daily drivers?

Hey Doug, this is a great thread with great pictures. Thanks for posting everything. I have a 1964 M38A1. I don't have overdrive, so I don't usually push it over 45 MPH. I just drove it Saturday to a truck club picnic. I knew the parking there would be a little tight for the deuce. I always forget how much of a sports car the M38A1 seems like after driving something larger.

I can also help if you need any photos of the top.

Keep the great photos coming.

 

[dougimes]

I could use a couple pix of the rod arrangement for the top if anyonone has.

thanks

 

[armytruck63]

Hi Doug,
See if the information you need is in these photos. Let me know if you have any questions about this.

Edit: I just re-read your question again. Like SturmTyger380 said, you don't need the vertical rods unless you are planning on installing doors. I'm not even sure I have the vertical rods. It is easier to get in and out of the jeep without them.

 

[dougimes]

Great details, thanks much!

 

[modified]

Beauti job Doug.!!

 

[dougimes]

2nd to last post for this project.

The A1 is done, or very nearly so anyway. It did it's debut show last weekend- Triple Tree Flyin (and MV show) in woodruff SC.

The MHCC had a lineup of over 25 vehicles, not includeing trailers and support gear. attached are some shots of the show and a few glamor shots of the navy jeep


Thanks for looking on everyone!

 

[armytruck63]

The jeep looks great and thanks for sharing the photos - especially the shot of the Corsair at below tree top height.

 

[clinto]

Looks absolutely fantastic Doug. I agree, the Corsair shot is great too!

We hope to see it in October!

 

[dougimes]

Sorry to miss everybody at the band of brothers weekend in Tocoha. I got stuck on a jobsite over the weekend. I love that event, next year.....

anyone have a report?

 

[dougimes]

OK, this is likely the last post of this thread.

This is my purchased materials list, sources and prices. Hope it is helpful . Our hobby has a great group of suppliers,

Special thanks to John at Midwestmilitary, always a good source of correct and hard to find parts.

Also got great canvas from surplus city on the west coast.

Thanks everyone for all the helpful comments.

I have some pix posted on my website, you might enjoy.

http://wartimetrucks,com

 

[dougimes]

Wartime Trucks and Jeeps - Home

mis typed the website, here it is again

 

[jeeplvr247]

That is a very nice jeep for under $5000 invested. It looks really good.