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A Frame Off Restoration

Revoved Heater

Jul/26/2011 16:00 Filed in: Phase I
Removing Heater
The Jeep came with a heater. Military Jeeps did not have this type of heater. It appears to be a mod from the School District when it was used it as a snowplow! We removed it before our “AS IS” show entry.
1953 M38A1 Navy Jeep

Phase I Restore

Phase I focused on dismantling each component. It was important to take a lot of pictures, organize the pieces in plastic baggies, plastic shoe boxes, and larger containers. It was years before we put it all back on, so time spent organization paid dividends later. One piece of advise we read and now experienced; take more pictures!

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