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Hi The fuel gauge in my A1 always seems to read low. During restoration, it received a new sending unit, I can't recall if the gauge (a SW- 505C) is NOS or used. Despite it being full (looking down the wide mouth it is at the base of the filler tube), it still reads about a half tank (with...

Hi, The Speedometer on my recently restored M38A1 suddenly stopped working. One minute fine, the next, well not so much. I was driving to a show and going 40 or so, nothing unusual, but it was probably more stressed than it gets on my usual neighborhood ramblings. Obviously, either the cable or...

In the restoration of my M38A1, I'm strongly considering making the 24v power plug/port on the right side operable. I volunteer at an antique aircraft museum and it might come in handy. Not an everyday event, but you never know...Besides it would be neat to jumpstart the P-51, Spitfire, Stearman...

I'm restoring a ex-Army 1955 M38A1. When acquired, it had a antenna mounting bracket on the left rear quarter. I am removing it. The MV expert doing the work doesn't know if the holes for the bracket were drilled at the factory or were they done post delivery. He thinks (but is not sure) that...

Anyone have any opinions on where to get a correct match? It's FSN. 15045 Several seem to think the Gillespie mix (also sold by RAPCO) isn't quite right in terms of color and it's not glossy enough. Anyone have opinions on that? How about LVP or other makers of specialized paint? Or other...

Many of the parts suppliers offer decal sets for the A1. One sells you two sets in case you make an error. I want a complete set, Underwood and everything else. Anyone have recommendations? Alsi, there is a decal on the battery box, I can't check what it says, as the Jeep is in the shop, but...

Hi We will be detailing the engine bay of my newly acquired M38A1 soon. We could use some help with decal placement and to double check colors. If you have photos of a correct stock engine compartment, please post them. Also, if thou could point me in the right direction for a correct A1...

I'm a MV newcomer, and have started work on a 1955 M38A1. It doesn't have a authentic hood number, so I'm having it refinished as an Air Force example in Strata Blue. I finally sourced the two period correct (as listed in the 1956 parts manual...not later "MS" units) gauges I needed and found a...

I will soon be looking at an Army painted M38A1. The paint job looks good in photos, but who knows what it will be like in person...or if there is any body work, or more likely, holes filled that would require paint. Deep in my heart, I would like to have it painted Air Force blue (25045)...my...

There is a M38A1 near me, it might...or might not...be worth a look. So I have a couple of questions... -It's been retrofitted with a Buick V-6. Is that easily undone? Are stock 4s available? -The seller says it's a '64 (I understand that's late in the production run but the Marines bought some...

The bill sponsored by my state senators up for consideration. I've been asked to testify. -Does anyone have a list of which states allow HMMWVs on the road? -Aside from dispelling some of the myths about the vehicle (weight, pollution, etc, ) does anyone have some salient points they would...

The state legislature in Washington will soon consider a bill that would include HMMWVs (30 year old) under the state's Collector vehicle category. I've been told that the Dept of Licencing and the State Patrol will advise legislators on the appropriateness of the proposed legislation. In a...

Hi I'm a new member. I was thinking of adding a HMMWV to my small collection. I'm retired military, so I have a soft spot for them, and I'd like something different. I used a V-8 bone stock CJ-5 for seven years as my daily driver, so I know I'm not getting Mercedes-like ride, comfort or mileage...