My Dec 1954 M38A1

[Pat Gray]

Just wanted to show you my new project. It came from Susanville California and was used as a street sweeper. Then the owner brought it up to Washington State and sat in a field until a friend of mine found it and asked if it was for sale. After few phone calls I was able to inspect it and found that it was in really good condition. Thanks to hydraulic fluid leaking it kept the floor and sheet metal preserved.

[70th Division]

Hello Pat,


That Jeep looks Great !!!
It is beautiful, a great save right there

Keep us updated on its progress, nice hood Number !

Best Regards,
Ray

[Pat Gray]

Thank you Ray!
This one will be a lot of fun. I think the hood has been changed at some time. I thought it was unusual that it has 2 antenna brackets, could it have been a CO's jeep? Note the grass in the jerry can holder, I had to wait for a few months for the birds to finish raising the little one's before I could move it!!!! Having it be it's B-Day month, I figured time to start the restoration.

[Pat Gray]

Well,
Removed the air filter today. Found a few things that have been living in it. Can the filter element be flushed out and cleaned?

[IvorGPW]

Yes it can, it’s a messy job so good luck

[Pat Gray]

Thank you, Well today finished pulling the tub off and getting ready to start some body work.

[Pat Gray]

Was able to do a little more today. I don't know why someone did this but it took a little work to get it back.

[42rocker]

While it's work, try to enjoy the time spent.

Looking good.

Stay Safe

Later 42rocker

[Pat Gray]

Anyone know what these were used for? This is the passenger side.
Thanks,

[Pat Gray]

My jeep came from California and I am very lucky to only deal with a little rust issues. Starting to cut out the bad spot and prep for a patch.

[Pat Gray]

Found this after removing the antenna mount on the passenger side today. And gained some progress on the rust patch. I have a little filling to do on the body. When the pinch weld was applied it put a dimple in the panel.