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the transmission, transfer case, and front and rear axles are all geared like a 1952 M38A1. I seem to recall, when I first got the vehicle, that it was hard to get it to about 55 without the engine screaming. I installed an overdrive, with a rebuilt T90 transmission and T18 transfer case...

Due to a very unscrupulous seller, I bought a "cosmetically sound" jeep that needed almost everything replaced on it. even the frame was rusting away, and I had to buy a new one from a scrapyard in California. That said, I'm finally almost done, and will post pics when I can. The frame arrived a...

It's been awhile since I posted here. I bought a 1952 M38A1 from Hanson Mechanical Collection for $10,000 back in May. I was assured, with a slew of pictures and internet promises, that it was "like it just rolled off the showroom floor". I have since had to replace all the gauges, all the...

Does anyone know? They only had leaded gas back in 1952, when my Jeep was made.

On the bad side, the hole where the spring hanger attaches to the frame is rusted through. My death wobble just got worst, and now I have even more suspension issues to deal with! On the good side, I got the original arctic heater kit from 1954, still in the wooden crate!

The steering is shot. Riding down the street, after I hit a bump, the steering goes all wonky for a minutes, jerking back and forth, then settles down. I got home, gave the tie-rods a little tug, and they are loose. I have to turn the wheel over 2 inches before the tire moves as well, and the...

Fully restored, all original equipment. I won't go hardcore four wheeling, or on long trips with this, but I would like to go camping and head out to the local parks with it. Is there anything I can do to give it a top speed of like 65? Instead of about 50? Regear? Bigger tires (not something...