The M38 Jeep
was the first post-WW II jeep, based
on the civilian model CJ-3A, but
upgraded for military use. It was
known by Willys as the model MC. It
featured flat fenders, a one-piece
windshield, bottom-mounted wipers, a
fuel filler on the left side near
the driver's seat, protruding
headlights, and an air vent at the
bottom center of the windshield
frame. The pioneer tools (axe and
shovel) are located on the passenger
side. The 80-inch wheelbase M38
weighed 2,750 pounds. Its
nomenclature is Truck 1/4 Ton 4x4,
M-38 (G-740).
When compared
to the
World War II
Willys MB / Ford GPW,
the M38 is a little larger, with
better seating for the driver and
passenger, and uses larger tires
(7:00x16). It shares a 24 volt
waterproofed electrical system with
other post-war M-series vehicles,
requiring a second battery to boost
the voltage. The L-head, 4 cyl. 60
hp. engine of the MB was improved
with a gear drive camshaft and was
mated to a T90 transmission and 5:38
axle gears.
Willys
produced about 45,500 of the M-38
jeeps from September 1950 through
July 1952.
|
|
To aid in
navigating our site, here are a few pointers. You
can use the search function or you can first pick the
vehicle you are interested in from the tabs at the top
of the page. Next pick the parts or accessories
you are interested in from the buttons on the left
If you don't see the items you are looking for please
call us as this is only a partial list of items we have
available |
|
|
If you have any
questions you can also use the Ask a Question link on the top
right. Your inquiry will be answered promptly.
|
| Have an item or vehicle for sale, use
the Classified Ad link also on the top right to submit your item
or item. You can also list items or vehicles you are
wanting |
|