123: Jimmy Parks’ 1961 M170 Jeep
I found this in a hangar in San Antonio, it has been sitting there since 1968. I decided that since there are very few of these around that I’d do a restoration and make it usable on our place in Utopia, Texas. Been working on it for almost two years now and it’s finally taking shape. All that is remaining to do is obtain the USMC decals. What a hoot to run around in! Does great at 35-40, scary as hell any faster than that.
– Jimmy Parks
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What brand/color of paint did you use? That’s exactly the “right” color of OD that I’m looking for on my project.
What brand/color of paint did you use? That’s exactly the “right” color of OD that I’m looking for on my project.
Jimmy:
Very nice your Jeep, and very rare, obviously, in USA and mainly here in Brazil. It is difficult to see one like yours. Congratulations for your Job. I desire that you can enjoy it for many year! Best regards,
Paulo Wilson
Jimmy:
Very nice your Jeep, and very rare, obviously, in USA and mainly here in Brazil. It is difficult to see one like yours. Congratulations for your Job. I desire that you can enjoy it for many year! Best regards,
Paulo Wilson
Jimmy, your Jeep is beautiful. You’ve obviously invested a lot of time and attention. Enjoy your running around…..but not too fast!!
Jimmy, your Jeep is beautiful. You’ve obviously invested a lot of time and attention. Enjoy your running around…..but not too fast!!
GREAT LOOKING JEEP. YOU DID A GREAT JOB IO THE RESTORATION !
BERNIE.
GREAT LOOKING JEEP. YOU DID A GREAT JOB IO THE RESTORATION !
BERNIE.
Great Job, looks better than when it was in the Corps !
Just like Greg (above), can you let us know the brand/color of paint that you used.
Thanks
Semper Fi
Great Job, looks better than when it was in the Corps !
Just like Greg (above), can you let us know the brand/color of paint that you used.
Thanks
Semper Fi
24052 SEMI-GLOSS, Korea to Vietnam
This is the paint number that I used on this jeep.
24052 SEMI-GLOSS, Korea to Vietnam
This is the paint number that I used on this jeep.
Thanks Jim- have fun with that thing!
Thanks Jim- have fun with that thing!
The color is correct for your jeep and all M38’s, not one came out of the factory a flat OD.
The color is correct for your jeep and all M38’s, not one came out of the factory a flat OD.
Before the M38, the only jeep that was semi-gloss, where those of any Military Police offit.
Before the M38, the only jeep that was semi-gloss, where those of any Military Police offit.
i used DuPont paint o. d. semi gloss . comes in flat ,semi-gloss or gloss. now I am restoring 1962 willys specialty maverick station wagon,3 speed overdrive 4 cyl engine overhead valves. color is going to be 2 tone foam green and jade tint. I like thr way every body projects turn out good, hope mine does too
i used DuPont paint o. d. semi gloss . comes in flat ,semi-gloss or gloss. now I am restoring 1962 willys specialty maverick station wagon,3 speed overdrive 4 cyl engine overhead valves. color is going to be 2 tone foam green and jade tint. I like thr way every body projects turn out good, hope mine does too
Good looking restoration. I have just acquired a 1954 M 170 It was issued as an ambulance (per the data plates. SN 10386) to the USMC. They converted it into a Command and Control radio vehicle.
I found it in a storage unit in Springfield, VT. I need some Council and guidance. Where did you find the canvas sides and top? Approximate cost. I hope that mine comes out some where looking as good as yours!
Thanks Jack V.
Good looking restoration. I have just acquired a 1954 M 170 It was issued as an ambulance (per the data plates. SN 10386) to the USMC. They converted it into a Command and Control radio vehicle.
I found it in a storage unit in Springfield, VT. I need some Council and guidance. Where did you find the canvas sides and top? Approximate cost. I hope that mine comes out some where looking as good as yours!
Thanks Jack V.