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A Frame Off Restoration

Sandable Grey Primer

Photo of jeep tub primer coat
We’re used sandable grey primer for the first three coats. In retrospect we should have used the red oxide primer.
1953 M38A1 Navy Jeep

Phase II Restore

With the easy part behind us it' was time to start restoring or replacing parts. This took the longest time because each piece had to be cleaned, inspected, refurbished or replaced. It was fun to learn about each component and gratifying to see each part repaired and ready to install.

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