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A Frame Off Restoration

Parts Hunt

Photo of Jeep parts
The colder winter months provide the best time to hunt down those missing and hard to find parts. eBay and the forums make the search a lot easier.
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.