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A Frame Off Restoration

Painting the Top

Jul/09/2019 Filed in: Phase II
Painting Forest Green on the Cab Closure
After applying an adhesion promoter and aluminum primer it was time to put the Forest Green top coat on each part of the Cab Closure.
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.