You know your dad would really like the job you've done on restoring his jeep. Didn't get my WWII 42 Ford Gpw jeep done before my dad passed. He would of loved it just as I'm sure your dad would've liked the love and care, As is evident in the restoration of his jeep, as seen in this video! Nice Job and hope my jeeps will look half as good as yours does! Thanks for a good video!
Thank you....but sorry....she's like me now....retired. She lives an easy life...no more jumping ditches or slinging mud. She "did her time". Hehe. Thanks for dropping by!!
This is soooo Cool! I own a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport that I custom ordered. Looking at it right now out of my office window. It's pretty uncanny how similar the front looks to your jeep. It is one vehicle I don't think I'll ever sell. I'm in process of working on it, but nothing near a restoration. New front bumper, running boards, tires, general repairs. I'm thinking about painting it with dark green bed liner paint. Its dark green metallic now but the paint on the hood and front fenders is shot. I am amazed at the features on your jeep. That is truly a treasure and the connection to your dad is priceless! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you!!! Yes....the Jeep designers since the 50's have had it pretty easy working on the front clip!! Sounds like you have a nice project to work on. Using green bed liner pain would be pretty cool!! Yes.....she's "family"....will go to my son....and then his son. A nice piece of family history to pass along. Thanks so much for the comments!!
Great channel name. Half tracks and honeybees. That’s a great looking M38A1. I have a 1963 USMC radio model that shows 80 hours on the Hobbs meter. Joust starting restoration. Mine was converted to 12 volt at some time in its life. It was used as CD Jeep in Colorado before I purchased it.
Thanks!!! Sounds like a great project!! You gonna leave it 12v? My Jeep was also probably CD before going to the local fire dept dad bought her from back in 1969.
Some say it’s best, but I’ve got most of the parts to put her back to 24v. I’m not really sure which way I will go. It has a nice Kelly hardtop, but I’m going to with a soft top from weebee webbing and keep the hardtop for cold weather. I hope mine looks as good as yours. Hope it runs that good too. Do you use regular pump gas?
@@triples4good I use regular non-ethanol in both the Jeep and the Half Track. To better match with the low compression of both engines I mix in about 10-15% kerosene to lower the octane. Both engines run really great with that mix.
Great video and very informative. As an Army veteran, I had the opportunity to drive a M38A1 at Ft. Stewart Georgia. It was a hoot to drive and since then I have owned my fair share of Jeeps, but now this makes me want to find an M38A1 to restore. Thank you for sharing!
Wow!! Thank you SO much!! I really appreciate your comment. I tried hard to bring her back to "life" in a way to honor my dad. Also, I returned the favor and subscribed to your great channel!!
I have a 1955 m38a1 also. Got it just out of high school, around 1990. I bought it from the local fire dept. it was their first brush truck, so it is red, my friends and i did some things in it as well like you. We pulled people on a sled in the snow, we never got it stuck. What fun we had in that. I still have it to this day and only run it on nice days. Love it.
Great to hear your story!! These old Jeeps are great. At almost 70 years old, they are still going and making us smile!! Simple and easy to work on. What more would you want? Thanks for the comment and have fun!!!
Had to watch this again. Like your comment if you get anything wrong. Somebody will let you know. 😆 don't think anything is wrong. A real work of art. I notice it looks like you used some stainless hardware. I bat that back and forth on my civilians. Such decisions 😆 willys engine names bring humor for a lot of folks. Tornado hurricane and dauntless.
I did use a bit of "bling" on the jeep but tried to keep it to a minimum. Just a bit to bring out some details. Yes...the mighty 72HP engine called a Hurricane is kinda funny. 😆
@@keithspillman stainless should stay rust free but I worry slightly that if they do get stuck and break harder to drill out. Origional normally really rusty. Hard to clean up and you know likely to rust soon. My 71 I ended up hand re painting nearly every bolt after assembly. Such decisions 😆
@@johndoe43 Most all the shiny bolts are just zinc plated. I agree...stainless bolts can gall up and be VERY tough to deal with. But the Jeep lives in our basement and is never out in the rain, so rust isn't really a concern. She's living a good retired life now!! 😁
@@keithspillman ok. Thanks for that input. Friend of mine passed away and I have his project cj5. He had purchased a stainless bolt kit and I have a little decision phobia 😆
I’m currently about to restore a 1953 Fort Lenard Wood M38A1. It was an MP. Do you have any advice for restoring a MP M38A1, aside from the normal M38A1?
I don’t know if it has any markings yet, but it does have all of the original army paperwork. I believe it said it was in the 463rd brigade at fort Lenard wood.
@@WalterMcWaters I believe the mechanics of the MP Jeep will be like a "normal" M38A1. I think the markings and the standard equipment will make the difference. Just as I did when I restored my M2A1 Half Track, you need to find all the Military Technical manuals and other publications with pictures showing vehicles like yours in operation. Then you'll have a template for your restoration. The G503 forum is also a GREAT source of information and help. forums.g503.com/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=19d390fb9b03fc9a3fe3b96e6bde1dd4
You know your dad would really like the job you've done on restoring his jeep. Didn't get my WWII 42 Ford Gpw jeep done before my dad passed. He would of
loved it just as I'm sure your dad would've liked the love and care, As is evident in the restoration of his jeep, as seen in this video! Nice Job and hope my jeeps
will look half as good as yours does! Thanks for a good video!
Thank you...and thanks for stopping by!!! Good luck on your restoration. I'm sure it will be a great project!!
Thanks for doing this. She’s a beauty. This is a fantastic restoration and a beautifully done tribute to your dad.
Thanks.....and thank you for stopping by!!!!
Very nice, Could i barrow that next hunting season, LOL LOL
Thank you....but sorry....she's like me now....retired. She lives an easy life...no more jumping ditches or slinging mud. She "did her time". Hehe. Thanks for dropping by!!
This is soooo Cool! I own a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport that I custom ordered. Looking at it right now out of my office window. It's pretty uncanny how similar the front looks to your jeep. It is one vehicle I don't think I'll ever sell. I'm in process of working on it, but nothing near a restoration. New front bumper, running boards, tires, general repairs. I'm thinking about painting it with dark green bed liner paint. Its dark green metallic now but the paint on the hood and front fenders is shot. I am amazed at the features on your jeep. That is truly a treasure and the connection to your dad is priceless! Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you!!! Yes....the Jeep designers since the 50's have had it pretty easy working on the front clip!! Sounds like you have a nice project to work on. Using green bed liner pain would be pretty cool!! Yes.....she's "family"....will go to my son....and then his son. A nice piece of family history to pass along. Thanks so much for the comments!!
You had me at the Halftrack!
Thanks for stopping by!!
Wow Keith my husband and I surely enjoyed the tour of Dads jeep! 💞💕Thanks for taking the time to share!!
Glad y'all enjoyed it!!! Thanks for the comment!!
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@@joseluisespino1376 You should be able to select Spanish in the settings for the subtitles.
Great channel name. Half tracks and honeybees. That’s a great looking M38A1. I have a 1963 USMC radio model that shows 80 hours on the Hobbs meter. Joust starting restoration. Mine was converted to 12 volt at some time in its life. It was used as CD Jeep in Colorado before I purchased it.
Thanks!!! Sounds like a great project!! You gonna leave it 12v? My Jeep was also probably CD before going to the local fire dept dad bought her from back in 1969.
Some say it’s best, but I’ve got most of the parts to put her back to 24v. I’m not really sure which way I will go. It has a nice Kelly hardtop, but I’m going to with a soft top from weebee webbing and keep the hardtop for cold weather. I hope mine looks as good as yours. Hope it runs that good too. Do you use regular pump gas?
@@triples4good I use regular non-ethanol in both the Jeep and the Half Track. To better match with the low compression of both engines I mix in about 10-15% kerosene to lower the octane. Both engines run really great with that mix.
Cool toys Keith.
Thanks DC!! I grew up in the grease pit at my dad's service station and I've always been blessed with a lot of mechanical stuff to play with!!
Great video and very informative. As an Army veteran, I had the opportunity to drive a M38A1 at Ft. Stewart Georgia. It was a hoot to drive and since then I have owned my fair share of Jeeps, but now this makes me want to find an M38A1 to restore. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!!!! They are great jeeps.....the first of the rounded fendered Jeeps. Hope you find one to restore!!! Thanks for stopping by!!
Great video, thanks for sharing. I’m looking for an old military jeep to restore…definite bucket list item.
Thank you!!!! There are still a few out there so good luck with your search!! Thanks for stopping by!!!
nice maintained bro ♥️
Thank you....and thanks for stopping by!!!
Excellent video. I also have an m38a1. It is solid but civilian-ized. It is mechanically sound. I will do a cosmetic restoration in the future
Thanks!! Sounds like a great project!! Good that you plan on keeping her on the road where she belongs!!
@Keith Spillman - Half Tracks and Honey Bees once you get an old jeep they get in your blood forever
Another great video 👍👍
Thank you!! Me and that Jeep had MANY great adventures back in the 70's.
Very cool. Good job. Always loved them
Thank you!!!
Currently restoring an M38a1. Appreciate seeing what it should look like complete.
Thanks!! Good luck with your project!! I really enjoyed this one.
I've seen this in person and it is possibly the best one I have ever seen. It is a beautiful Jeep, thanks for sharing. I subscribed to your channel!!
Wow!! Thank you SO much!! I really appreciate your comment. I tried hard to bring her back to "life" in a way to honor my dad. Also, I returned the favor and subscribed to your great channel!!
I have a 1955 m38a1 also. Got it just out of high school, around 1990. I bought it from the local fire dept. it was their first brush truck, so it is red, my friends and i did some things in it as well like you. We pulled people on a sled in the snow, we never got it stuck. What fun we had in that. I still have it to this day and only run it on nice days. Love it.
Great to hear your story!! These old Jeeps are great. At almost 70 years old, they are still going and making us smile!! Simple and easy to work on. What more would you want? Thanks for the comment and have fun!!!
Sir. Great video verry nice jeep you are a PROFESSOR thanks I am going to buy a jeep like this von as soon as possible, thanks, Arthur.
Thank you!!! I enjoyed making it. Thanks for stopping by and good luck in your search!!!
Excelente .
Thank you!!!
Had to watch this again. Like your comment if you get anything wrong. Somebody will let you know. 😆 don't think anything is wrong. A real work of art. I notice it looks like you used some stainless hardware. I bat that back and forth on my civilians. Such decisions 😆 willys engine names bring humor for a lot of folks. Tornado hurricane and dauntless.
I did use a bit of "bling" on the jeep but tried to keep it to a minimum. Just a bit to bring out some details. Yes...the mighty 72HP engine called a Hurricane is kinda funny. 😆
@@keithspillman stainless should stay rust free but I worry slightly that if they do get stuck and break harder to drill out. Origional normally really rusty. Hard to clean up and you know likely to rust soon. My 71 I ended up hand re painting nearly every bolt after assembly. Such decisions 😆
@@johndoe43 Most all the shiny bolts are just zinc plated. I agree...stainless bolts can gall up and be VERY tough to deal with. But the Jeep lives in our basement and is never out in the rain, so rust isn't really a concern. She's living a good retired life now!! 😁
@@keithspillman ok. Thanks for that input. Friend of mine passed away and I have his project cj5. He had purchased a stainless bolt kit and I have a little decision phobia 😆
I’m currently about to restore a 1953 Fort Lenard Wood M38A1. It was an MP. Do you have any advice for restoring a MP M38A1, aside from the normal M38A1?
Does it still have the MP markings from the fort?
I don’t know if it has any markings yet, but it does have all of the original army paperwork. I believe it said it was in the 463rd brigade at fort Lenard wood.
I also want to note that it’s been painted many times, but it has black bumpers and lights, just like yours.
@@WalterMcWaters I believe the mechanics of the MP Jeep will be like a "normal" M38A1. I think the markings and the standard equipment will make the difference. Just as I did when I restored my M2A1 Half Track, you need to find all the Military Technical manuals and other publications with pictures showing vehicles like yours in operation. Then you'll have a template for your restoration. The G503 forum is also a GREAT source of information and help. forums.g503.com/viewforum.php?f=11&sid=19d390fb9b03fc9a3fe3b96e6bde1dd4
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Thanks!!!
Who made your replica .50 cal?
It came from Hoosier Hot Shot. A nice piece!!! Thanks for dropping by!!
Yes. I made him put in seat belts…. 😂
Safety first!!!!