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A Frame Off Restoration

Repair Side Pannel

Jun/23/2015 18:00 Filed in: Phase II
Photo of of metal patch process
The passenger side panel needed to be replace with good steel. It was complicated by having to replace three separate layers.
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.