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A Frame Off Restoration

Removed the Top

Jul/23/2011 17:00 Filed in: Phase I
Removing Top
The first thing we did was to take off the doors and top. This “Arctic Top” was added to the M38A1 during the Korean War. They are pretty rare now. This one is in fair condition. We’ll be leaving it off for this restoration.

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.