The way I understand it all the A3's were converted from A2's Mine was a 71 A2 rebuilt about the end of the line . This was supposed to be a cost saving for the DOD !!!! LOL
Riderdan , M37 and the MB/GPW are good MV's to take on as a project . Parts repop and NOS are available . There is a ton of info on line about them . The M37 was my first MV . What Ken said , try to find a MV with a decent body or tub that is my advise also. As far as mechanicals , no...
Your paint color is AF STRATA BLUE . If you do a search you will find a 38A1 in the correct paint . I think done up they look great , just different look than OD .My m37 was ex AF and at one time was Strata Blue . good luck on the restoration and keep us posted
Yup a good group to join , don't forget the MVPA convention this year in June ln South Bend and the Findley Ohio show , both good shows and if your parts vendor is their , they will bring your parts and save you the shipping .
Yup, sounds good , go through the whole brake system , check and repack the wheel bearings and seals and with a good LOF and fluid changes in the trans and pumpkins , this way when it is up and running you are good to go . PMCS !!!! LOL ,
You can use kits if the corrasion is not too bad in the wheel cylinders , if you do have to replace the wheel cylinders try to stay away from the china built repops . Same with the master cylinder and brake booster . What DOT brake fluid do you plan to use ?? You are off to a good start , good...
Great write up Ken , I can only add this , take your time , gather your parts and make a plan and enjoy the rebuild . It will be worth it in the end . (y):tank:
I picked up the metal seat tracks and seat backs from Midwest Military , I also think Vintage has re pops also , you may also find some of the parts on Fleabay , wood is 3/4 red oak that I planed and edged and oiled . They should be painted , but I like the natural look of the oak ,
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