Hi,
Thanks very much for the link. Did you ever use this type of jeep in Vietnam?
Joe.
Hi guys
I believe M38a1's were mostly used by the Marines as well as their M422 mighty mites. They were in army stocks as well but the M151 seems to have been in larger supply.
hope this helps for a search direction
Seeya
Is that "Pandoras Box" Guntruck in the background? Any idea of the date of this one?
It seems the pictured M38A1 has been fitted with M151 wheels (with 2 different tires on the front).
Hi Erik,
How are you? Long time no hear!
Now that is an interesting observation you've made there, Erik.
Are we now suggesting that this M38A1 is actually a civilian type CJ-5?
Joe.
Hi Joe,
@I'm fine thanks. I hope you are well too.
@Gary: Just have to let you know that I appreciate the time you take to share your experience in this and other threads (and Joe for keeping them running ;- ). I've been reading most of it but am a bit lazy to show my appreciation. Better late than never... Thanks!
I have to admit that I always thought the M38A1 and the CJ-5 were the same size with just chassi and detail differences.
Anyway. From my perspective there's a number of strange details on the vehicle in the photo. I've researched the M38A1 from time to tome but am far from an expert. I've probably missed one or two things regarding M38A1 development?
Here's a few thing that doesn't "fit".
The windshield wipers seem mounted on the bottom. From what I know this was done on CJ-5s produced after 68-69. Perhaps a late feture on the M38A1 as well?
It lacks the hole in the left side for side mounted spare wheel(?). The hole should not be present on a CJ-5, but perhaps it was removed on some M38A1-series as well?
It lacks the lifting hooks on the bumper.
It seem to lack the battery box lid on the right side in front of the windshield.
Bumper have a small hole in the middle and two slits.
(and then the civilian head lights and turn signal)
So, my guess is now for an M606A2 or A3 (milytary export version of the CJ-5):
The above vehicle still have the wipers on top of the windshield and seem to have the battery box cover but those details were perhaps changed later.
What do you think guys?
/E
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a CJ-5 Jeep and an M38 Jeep are different animals. The CJ-5 is about 20% bigger, but they do bare similar cosmetics. The frame and suspension is similar in design, but of course a little bigger.
gary
I found the following Spec info on the internet: Don't know if it is correct It came from 3 different sites.
M38A1 wb 81". L 138-5/8" W 60-7/8" max H 74-3/4" min H 56-1/2"
CJ5 wb 81.1" L 138.6" W 61.0" H 68.5"
CJ7 wb 93.4" L 153.2" W 65.3" H 71.9" (soft top)
It appears the CJ5 and M38A1 are the same size
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MB/GPW wb 80" L 132.25" W 62" H 69.75 " (tpop Up) 52" (top down)
M151 wb ? L 133" W 64" H 71"
Hi Erik,
Thanks first of all for the appreciation. I'm glad that others get lots out of these threads like I do & it's a pleasure having you join us. Thankyou also for your latest addition. Now you've thrown the cat among the pigeons! So what version are we actually looking at in the above photo? Anybody?
Gary, why do you think the M38 is better than the M151?
Joe.
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a CJ-5 Jeep and an M38 Jeep are different animals. The CJ-5 is about 20% bigger, but they do bare similar cosmetics. The frame and suspension is similar in design, but of course a little bigger.
gary
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