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Spent waaay too much time trying to attach Underhood decals. They would not stick. Yes, I cleaned the surface beforehand. Nice looking set I got from my usual source. Specifically, the crescent shaped FRAM oil filter decal and the battery box warning. Two small decals did stick, albeit with...

Up here in the Pacific Northwest, it is getting to be the time of year when the topless Jeep stays inside for a couple of months. I have added a new accessory to it, A small Motorola portable radio a VHF/ FM, AN/PRC-59 or 61, aka a "lunchbox" or Handie Talkie...circa 1958-61 (sources differ)...

Far be it for me to criticize Willys, but the Jeep just doesn't look stout enough for that long dual axle rear body. The Dodge 1 1/2 ton WC-62 & 63/G-507, looks more up to the task.

Thank you for the nice comment on the Jeep. His official registered name is... CH Topsfield-Sanchu Roller Coaster of Cloverhill (the dogs in the litter were all named after amusement park rides). But he is just known as "Coaster", we got him at three when he retired from the show ring. The...

It's Done!!! After about a year and a half my USAF marked M38A1 is finished after restoration by Dave Arnold in Spokane. I have mentioned it in posts 542, 544, 610, 611 and 648. To recao, started out with a very straight body with recently overhauled engine. Only rust was in fuel tank well...

THE END IS NEAR... No, I'm not a news network or politician trying to scare you into believing whatever they are selling... Instead, some good news, after18 months, there is light at the end of the restoration tunnel for my USAF marked 1955 M38A1. See previous posts and photos 542 + 544, 610 +...

Canadianz and DF... Yes, you understood my question. Your reply makes sense, thought why anyone wouldn't use the tow hooks is beyond me. Charlie, my old Jeep restorer friend said most of the work on a Jeep is undoing someone else's "work", so I can believe it.

Nice work! Good to someone making prigress. A QUESTION FOR M38A1 FANS... On the Jeep immediately abive...look at the inboard (near grille) edge of the front bumper, Looks rough and uneven. Mine is like that too. My restorer says it is a factory unit. Almost Looks like it was cut free hand...

Here is a shot of my Jeep with the first coat of Strata Blue applied. Don't worry, in person the paint is much darker than seen here under florescent lights. With hardner added to the paint, it will be glossy, but I don't see that as that critical on an Air Force vehicle.

Received an invoice from the shop today. Here is a list of work performed. And keep in mind, this was a good looking DRIVEABLE, RUNNING, RUST FREE vehicle. It came with very limited service and repair history. Its previous owner had some stuff done, but seemed to be on a budget. See a "before"...

Maverick... I miss my Texas Jeep friends. My first, a stock CJ-5 with a V-8, was restored by Charlie, the best "old Jeep guy" in Abilene. My CJ is still there, my new M38A1 is being done in memory of Charlie.

Haven't done a photo update for awhile. (Last photo in Post 544). My M38A1 is being refurbished...all the mechanical components have been checked, re-sealed as necessary, cleaned, painted or for things like brakes, replaced. Under hood is spotless, it looked first rate...it's easy to see since...

The restoration shop is hard at work putting the mechanics back together following cleaning, New seals, restoring or replacing components, overhauling systems, next is the new wiring harness. He emailed me a couple of weeks ago. The Jerry can bracket on the back had to go. He said it was a...

I've seen it on a recent KW catalog cover. It helped give me the idea to do one that way. I have since found online a story by the owner of that Jeep. he admitted it was a custom color in a shade he liked (brighter) and not military correct. Plus, I'm doing it the markings of my dad's MATS Wing...

While the mechanics are being done, I thought I'd get proactive to figure out the best Strata Blue paint. So far I have samples from Gillespie and PPG. LVP comes next week. There is a noticeable difference in the two. Also, found a supplier for the military markings decal set. I want to have...

Maverick1701 it does my heart good to see a nice young family spending time together, especially in something so all-American, so universal .... I do miss Texas! I hope you and your family enjoy the Jeep for many miles and many years.

Buying more parts.... Horn switch, stop light switch, radiator cap and just for fun...A new horn cap. And importantly, I figured out a period correct seatbelt set up for my USAF-marked M38A1. I'm marking it for when it was built (1955), so it was a challenge given the lack of aftermarket seat...

There are a couple of incorrect finishes under the hood which we will correct.

Thanks!

And no Bondo anywhere!