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Recently picked up an '51 M38 SN MC-11803. It is running, well it was until we started tear down, and virtually no rust. I've always wanted a flat fender and pretty excited about this project. I'll probably be asking a lot of questions.
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20180902_144430 by Derek Lang, on Flickr[/img]
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Thought I had the photo thing figured out. I guess I was wrong.
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Finally got it
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Nice find! Fire Dept.?
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I purchased from a private party, not sure of the history before he acquired it about a year ago. The title states it came from Texas. I have found red paint on the rear diff under the OD, not red oxide primer maybe it was FD. Under the ugly green is a blue/gray paint then under that is a match to WW2 AJP.
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Threrwas a NATO gray that was tried out around 1959 into the early 60's I remember 86th Engineer tactical vehicles at Ft Dix were painted NATO gray. New W.O.F M-201 Jeeps were factory NATO Gray during that same time period.
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Original bucket screws were Phillips with an internal toothed lock washer. Looks like the mounting gaskets are gone.
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Making progress
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It's closer to a 1950, than a '51.
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Making progress. New piston rings, lapped valves, and replaced connecting rod bearings. Bearings were within tolerance but 2 had some deep scratches, figure pistons are out so why not. Rebuilt steering box and hope to get engine and transmission in soon.
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