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A Frame Off Restoration

Replaced Themostat

May/05/2016 Filed in: Phase III
Photo of old thermostat gasket
Replaced the Thermostat while in the process of fixing a coolant leak from one of the bolts in the thermostat housing.
1953 M38A1 Navy Jeep

Phase III Restore

Assembly time! Using the hundreds of pictures, careful labeling, reading the manuals and most importantly consulting the internet, YouTube, and knowledgeable friends and vendors we put each component back together an on the Jeep. It was very gratifying to see each part back in place. Some parts had not been on the Jeep since it was on active duty!


Click the Phase III link below and scroll to the bottom to see the progression.