Posthumane
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Hey all. My unit has an old Jeep chassis that has been sitting outside in the compound longer than I've been with the unit. I measured the wheelbase / track on it last night and determined that it is either an M38 or M38A1, can't tell what year. It has the complete engine/drivetrain, steering column, pedals, grille, lights, but no body tub or seats. I don't know yet if the engine runs.
I've heard many people mention an interest in restroing the jeep to use in parades (or just for bombing around in the bush). Does anyone think that this would be feasable in the reserves? I know CFSEME in Borden has a nicely restored jeep that they use for parades, and another they use for quick assy / disassembly demos.
Anyway, after getting the motor to run, I would have to find a body tub for it. There are some replica tubs being sold for cj3b models (basically the same i think), but they are expensive and don't always fit right from what I hear. Does anyone know of an old jeep body tub sitting around at an armoury or base somewhere that could be acquired?
I've heard many people mention an interest in restroing the jeep to use in parades (or just for bombing around in the bush). Does anyone think that this would be feasable in the reserves? I know CFSEME in Borden has a nicely restored jeep that they use for parades, and another they use for quick assy / disassembly demos.
Anyway, after getting the motor to run, I would have to find a body tub for it. There are some replica tubs being sold for cj3b models (basically the same i think), but they are expensive and don't always fit right from what I hear. Does anyone know of an old jeep body tub sitting around at an armoury or base somewhere that could be acquired?