Original 1953 M38A-1 So Very Nice !

[Warren Duchesne]

I sold it to a guy in Oklahoma I think. I wish I had it back. I don’t know what happened to it. Hopefully in a good place.

[70th Division]

Hello Warren,

Maybe they will post it to the G someday.
It certainly was a great looking, all original survivor jeep.
Very unique with her service record binder still with the jeep.
I hope she is restored or preserved, not "modified" into a rock climber jeep and painted red !
I like what they do, but not with historical military jeeps in good shape !!
Plenty of civilian jeeps to do that with

This model jeep is still an affordable option for many entering the Jeep World, fairly plentiful, and seemingly overlooked in the Military Jeep Restoration World by many.

I am very glad to have mine, and they seem to be very comfortable and have extra leg room
She is in good company with my WW2 Jeeps

I have to be careful and not be tempted into another one for the collection
But I see them out there, what to do ....


Best Regards,
Ray

[70th Division]

Hello,

Here are some pics from the Jeep getting loaded up in Utah

Here she is arriving in Florida , the trucker did a perfect job !!
He commented that he was very pleased that not 1 drip of oil dripped on the BMW below

Isn't she beautiful in the early morning

Here she is unloaded
With her new home, The Jeep Barn, in the background, which was a great fun project building !!
She is parked now where all that Rock Wool insulation can be seen inside the door.

The jeep barn is 100 percent insulated, walls, ceilings, and with fully equipped beer loft accommodations
This is America

Well....a wine and cheese loft too

I will make a post on the total rebuilding of the almost fallen down , 1937 built barn, one of these days.


Best Regards,
Ray

[70th Division]

The Jeep's original name is Flash

Uncovered on the passenger side, still covered on the driver's side but will be uncovered when I get to the clean up and markings touch up.

That makes 2 originally named Jeeps that I have, the other is Red-Rose, a 1942 GPW.

Ray

[70th Division]

Hello,

Ok I just received my brass "beer keg" sending unit float drum.
I clipped in in the C shaped clip on the bottom in the direction it should be.
I am very pleased with how this float looks and fits.
Perfect
Just like the original float, not cork, not plastic, brass !

I am happy to have this unit restored and ready for many years of future service !!!

Best Regards,
Ray