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A Frame Off Restoration

Grind Baby Grind

Jun/29/2015 19:00 Filed in: Phase II
Photo of more grinding
After welding patches and filling holes there came a lot of noise, sparks and metal filings as we gound down the welds.
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.