1953 M38A1 Navy Jeep

A Frame Off Restoration

The Restoration...


We picked up the Jeep from the Key Peninsula, south of Bremerton Washington on July 23, 2011.

Starting the adventure

Five years later we completed 90% in June 2016


Front View

Three years later fully restored July 2019

Finished Build


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1953 M38A1 Navy Jeep

• 1953 M38A1 •

Besides honoring the classic military Jeep this M38A1 represents WW II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It has a "Go Devil" L-134 WW II flathead engine, it is a Korean Era Jeep and it was used by the Seabee Battalion 74 during the Vietnam era.

The first day was the beginning of a great adventure. Starting with a little mechanical experience and a willingness to make and fix mistakes we ended this project with a fine restored Jeep! It only took five years!

We’ll continue the adventure at public events, car shows and parades…

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