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Lots of good info on some other forums and in the other thread. They share drive train with some other vehicles ( Saracen ) and suffer from drive train wind up if driven on hard surface. They are also hard to get in and out of as the only access is through the roof hatch. Lots of fun if they are...
Was there yesterday to drop my M38 CDN off for the show. Saw lots of good stuff. I recommend that anyone who can drop by should. It looks like a great show.
I have a 1952 M38CDN that someone has installed a set of front wheel hubs that I am not familiar with. Can anyone give me any information on these hubs please. Thanks Eddy
I am back for another winter. Any gathering or coffee/beer get together ? I have a small collection back home but only a 52 M38 here. I would love to do a meet or even attend a show and shine here if anyone does that. Eddy
Based on the CJ-3A, the M38 used a 24 volt (2 batteries) waterproof electrical system standardized for post-war military vehicles. The M38 was built by Willys-Overland from Sept. 1950 to July 1952 (see below for production by Ford Canada). The Army’s new requirements, including a higher weight...
If the truck is licenced to you and legal to drive on the road in NY then no trouble driving it in Canada. I think you will attract attention and more than likely get a fairly through customs exam. Make sure you declare everything. There can be some issues if the unit is armored or has a...
I have been looking for about 4 months and have an add in the wanted section here and G503. My budget is exactly twice yours 10 to 12 K and I have not found one yet. You could buy an old CJ for your money that would run and not need too much work but I do not think you will find a Military...
Just picked up this toy. Got it in AZ its not bad some rust but fairly clean everything but the gas gage works. Its now 12VT but I will see what I can do to fix that. The tool box floor is the only real bad rust spot I will need to fix that. I got a full canvas with it and a couple of extra side...
Here is a L O T of information on what you wish to do. Be aware that OZ has some restrictions on importing a LH drive unit for use there.
https://expeditionportal.com/
Aug. 26, 2017, 1st Annual Red Deer Canada show and swapI'm posting this just in case any of you travelers are heading north near the end of August. We expect about 20 vehicles for display and a 'yet to be determined' number of vendors. I will update as I learn more...
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