I am almost done cutting away the bad stuff and ready to do repair work. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Willys m38 manuals updated july 14, 2016 i added the missing chapter two from the maintenance manual pdf file. Willys m38 body parts, jeep m38 body parts mjw jeep parts. Used 1969 plymouth barracuda for sale in union, nh. As no active threats were reported recently by users, is. The m38a1 introduced the rounded fenders that would be characteristic of the civilian cj5 and was fitted with the hurricane fhead engine. Willys jeep m38 a brief history kaiser willys jeep blog. I seem to remember someone saying he moved to california. Midwest jeep willys specializes in parts for jeeps, willys and willys kaiser jeeps from 19411971. Home for all thing related to willy military jeeps. The complete ww2 military jeep manual, us army boeken. The leading authority on amc and its predecessors, pat has written several books on that subject along with many others, including jeep, studebaker, hudson, kaiserfrazer, and metropolitan.
In the us military it was known as the quarter ton jeep since its inception in 1941 as one of the preparations for the usas entry into ww2. Omixada for jeep willys gpw cj2a cj3a cj3b m38 m38a1 cj5 4175 rear view mirror fits. M38a1nlnispen uit nispen advertenties op marktplaats. See 7 results for willys jeep for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. The main reason for the lapse, is that we just completed major home renovations. The m38 had protruding headlights with a protective guard wire in the front, blackout lights, and an air vent in the base of the windshield. We also have a large selection of parts for the newest jeep models.
More rust has been removed and we are getting closer to full restoration. So it has been over 2 years since i have created an update. The willys m38a1 was produced from 19521971, with a production total of 101,488 80,290 domestic 21,198 foreign sales. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process.
The story of the quarterton, the armys smallest car known as a jeep pdf. Read more about this time in jeep history and discover the 1950s jeep lineup. This page details the development and operational history of the willys m38 mc jeep 4x4 utility vehicle including technical specifications. Set in wwii, this is the story of willis the jeep and his soldier counterpart joe as they tend to the chores of freedom. Recently, the word survived was added to the name on the door. This is a copy of a list that i have found several different places. The willys m38 was introduced in 1950 as a postwwii military jeep based on the cj3a.
The names barrettjackson, and all associated graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade dress of the barrettjackson auction company, llc or its affiliates. Willys mb black labs jeep monster trucks army military projects ideas jeeps. The worlds best website for finding and browsing classic jeeps with more than 15,000 posts and 30,000 images. The willys mb and the ford gpw, both formally called the u. Here is some pdf manual files that i found on the web. Large selection of replacement willys jeep military m38 body and restoration parts from mjw jeep parts. Willys m38 mc jeep 4x4 utility vehicle military factory. The m38a1 md was the second postwar evolution of the world war ii willys mb jeep after the m38 or mc. F engine prototypes, and the first willys jeep to feature the new rounded fenders and hood body design that would become the distinguishing body style of the 1955 cj5, and which was carried through for decades on the cj6. This is the car that hit the wall and rolled at great lakes dragaway in union grove, wi.
Willys jeeps parts source list arizona state university. The history of the jeep is another long story in its self, originally commissioned by the us army in 1941 it involves many famous american car brands including bantam, willys, ford, kaiser, amc and chrysler. It covers the willys jeeps production history, trials against the horse cavalry at fort riley, kansas and the jeeps ultimate replacement of the us horse cavalry as couriers and scouts in wartime. Our main focus is on m series m38, m38a1, m606, m274, m170, et. Willys continued to improve and develop the jeep for military use and introduced the m38 aka the mc in 1950 with this model being made until 1952 when it was replaced by the m38a1aka md. Jeep willys serbatoio carburante buono stato cerca, compra. Willys jeep nekaf m38a1 jeep 1961 4x4 inruil daf ya 126 328. Welcome to, a website for vintage jeep enthusiasts. In 1984 pine changed the name of what was then called the pier 99 lounge to pineapple willys. And that means that for 2 years little work has been done to the 1960 willys jeep. In fact, it takes a good driver to deal with the pressure of racing a straightaxle willys coupe into the high 8s.
Mar 22, 2015 the m38a1 military jeep was replaced in the 1960s by the m151 jeep. They are quite big over 45 meg so it takes time to open. At this point, old paint needs to be removed and a few rust spots cut out. So now, we can for the first time work on the willys jeep in the winter. There are 31 1968 to 1970 plymouth barracudas for sale today on. Essentially a combatready version of the cj3a, the m38, or willys model mc, was the first postww ii military jeep brand vehicle. This jeep is completely rust free and absolutely solid. Ww2 willys jeep for sale uk enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for ww2 willys jeep for sale uk. Also, a oneoff cj4 was produced in 1951, a hybridization of the m38series and soontocome cj5. This truck is an excellent running vehicle with the ohc6230 engine, deep water fording kit, five new 9.
Along the way, he has authored and photographed 12 books on automotive history and contributed articles to dozens of automotive and offroading publications. From 1949 to 1964, either a complete jeep brand vehicle or chassis was used on all zamboni ice resurfacing machines. Excellent source for all period vehicles and history. This applies both to willys civilian jeeps, as well as the m38 and m38a1 military models. Quarter ton was the payload, this model actually weighed 1. Jeep willys serbatoio carburante buono stato cerca. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Foster has spent over 30 years studying the automotive industry. Gezocht nekaf m38 m38a1 jeeps kaiser cj5 hotchkiss jeeps. It covers the willys jeeps production history, trials against the horse cavalry at fort riley, kansas and the jeeps ultimate replacement. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for ww2 willys jeep for sale uk. The m38 was based off of the cj3a but with a beefier frame and suspension.
This truck came from vegas and the party i bought it from got it from arizona where it was restored in the 90s. One of americas bestknown automotive writers, patrick r. Military jeep willys m38 1949 1953 in 1950, willys introduced the m38 identified as an mc by willys, a postwwii jeep based on the cj3a and fitted will militaryspecific features, including a onepiece foldable windshield, bottommounted wipers, a pintle hook for towing, lifting shackles, and a fuel filler on the drivers side. This is an original vietnam era kaiser jeep fivequarter. Approximately 2,300 m38 jeeps were manufactured by ford of canada for canadian armed forces in 1952, designated as the m38cdn jeep. Willys developed the m38 to supply the us military for the korean war, since then it has inspired both an.
Email field should not be empty please enter a valid email address. The name derived from the introduction of our now signature rum drink, the pineapple willy. Stathams detailed text is combined with striking color and blackandwhite archival photography of classic jeeps from throughout the years, including popular and collectible models such as cjs, pickups. The m38a1 was the introduction of the first rounded fender willys jeep which predates the civilian version cj5 1955 of the universal cj series. The inner tub was rhino lined and the frame was painted. Comprehensive manual containing full information on how to maintain and overhaul the ford and willys jeeps manufactured during ww2.
I have attempted to contact arturo, without success. The m38 windshield could be folded flat for firing and the body was equipped with a pintle hook for towing and lifting shackles front and rear. Jeep color history traces the development and evolution of this great american icon, from its military origins to the civilian uses of today. That history, fitting for any novel, features a young country gearing up to fight in.
Old jeep advertisements here is a series of old jeep advertisements that i found on the internet or which i own myself. I update this website nearly every day with jeep deals, jeep history, interesting reader projects, jeep related info, and more. Sep 11, 2009 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Robust site with lots of information for the collector, historian and restoration buff. A brief history of the willys jeep an essential read for. One of those dreamers was a young man named william buskell, better known to all as pineapple willy. I have to give great thanks to derek redmond for providing corrections and additions to my site. This joey jeep book was written by bertram goodman and published in 1945. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.