Vehicle Description
What's better than getting your hands on a cool classic that's fun
and easy to live with? Getting your hands on a cool and equally
interesting classic that's sure to be unlike anything you'll ever
see at a monthly Cars & Coffee gathering! A unique collectable for
gearheads who desire substance over performance, this 1953 Willys
combines go anywhere spirit with all-American valor. Looking for a
sentimental ride that'll fascinate and delight? Here's a robust
roller for every General Purpose!
DRAB DELIGHT
Officially the first appearance of the 'round fender' Jeep, the
M38A1 was quite different than its civilian CJ5 counterpart. In
addition to standard military accoutrements like a 24-volt
electrical system and generalized GI instrumentation, the truck
featured a stronger chassis that made excellent use of reversed
front spring shackles. Willys' dedication to tough engineering
certainly paid dividends, as the ute saw military duty for well
over two decades!
The beneficiary of a through, frame-on restoration that was
completed in 2018 by Rutland, Maryland's Greg's Restorations, this
M38A1 dresses traditional Olive Drab paint in patriotic U.S. Army
callouts. Under that pigment, a straight fuselage features retro
panels that fit well and look good. A hinged, 1-piece windshield
leans just beneath a decommissioned machine gun. Up front, a thick
tow rope ensures mud doesn't turn into capture, and out back a
vintage Pintle Hook capacitates a small trailer. Extended trials,
both expected and unexpected, are accounted for with a large Jerry
Can and a full-size spare tire. And cool details include a small
mirror, a tied antenna and an NOS Blackout Head Lamp.
60 MPH HURRICANE
Hoist the hood and you'll find 134 cubic inches of proven Willys
Hurricane that follows a new carburetor, a new fuel pump, a new
generator and a rebuilt distributor with new plug wires and an NOS
exhaust manifold. Power flows through a tough Borg-Warner 3-speed,
which, positioned next to a new starter, spins Spicer front and
rear axles. That drivetrain hangs in a rugged leaf spring
suspension, which stretches old school manual steering between NOS
drum brakes. And at the corners of the floor, study steel wheels
twist 6.00-16 Firestone Military tires.
IT'S A (MILITARY) JEEP THING
When you're talking about trucks from the World War II era, you're
essentially talking about combining the best elements of battle and
utility. Between this Jeep's deleted doors, there's enough room for
up to four troops on simple cloth seats. Opposite those thrones, an
Olive Drab dash hangs vivid telemetry in front of fresh wiring.
There's an antique ammo box that nicely complements the truck's big
gun. And the driver rules the road through three shifters and a
simple Olive Drab steering wheel.
Mixing unique character with all-American swagger, this Willys is
one super cool classic! And when it comes to the driving
experience, it's about as much fun as you can have on four wheels!
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information.
HIGHLIGHTS
The beneficiary of a profesional, frame-on restoration
134 cubic inch Hurricane 4-cylinder
Borg Warner 3-speed manual transmission
Spicer front and rear axles
16-inch steel wheels / 6.00-16 Firestone Military tires
Olive Drab paint / US Army callouts
Restoration receipts
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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