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Hello, I am new to the forum and the new owner of a 1962 M38A1.
So I just got it home yesterday. I have not heard it run, as both batteries were dead. It appears to be very original, 24-volt, 4cyl, 3 speed. Lots of broken wires, but it appears everything is there. As expected on an unrestored 62' lots of seals leaking, but very little rust. I live in AZ and was told this is an AZ jeep from the USMC. Not sure how the previous owner knows where its been since it is from USMC. It does have all the data plates and it was delivered on 08/1962. I am looking to keep it original, but not a showpiece. I want to drive it. It hasn't been driven since 2017 and shows 94K original miles. I will post some pictures soon. I am looking for a local source for parts and knowledge in the Mesa AZ area or anywhere really. I do not know anything about the 24-volt system. Howdy!Attachment 5380Attachment 5381Attachment 5382Attachment 5383Attachment 5384
If the Brakes Don't Stop It ...
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Originally Posted by
gmwillys
Invest the funds and buy all brake parts new.
I second that notion. I never knew that the '48 could stop so well until I did the restoration and redid the brakes - and I've been driving it for over 60 years.
Folks spend a lot of time to get their Jeep to run and look good, but there are times where there is a temptation to cut corners on brakes. You can't see the corrosion in the brake lines. The pitted wheel cylinders leak, just a little but they never get better. Brake drums may have been turned to their limit and then a bit more.
Remember that phone commercial about things being "Good Enough"; "If the brakes don't stop it, something else will"? Not a good situation.