My name is Peary Perry… I bought this 1952 Willys Jeep (M38A1) from a restoration expert in Florida. I was in the Army in Korea in 1961-1962 in a armored tank battalion… I was assigned to (1) a captain – company commander of headquarters company and (2) a major at headquarters who was the S-3. My duties were on their respective tanks as well as being their driver for field work…. always wanted my own vehicle here in the states to drive my grandkids around and parades. I am not mechanical but have good guys who can fix anything for me using the parts that we can buy through Mike. I have been married almost 50 years… have 4 sons, 4 daughter-in-law’s… 4 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters… I still work a full 8 hour day with a company my youngest son and I own…..life is good and I am a happy man with my new toy… we live in Richmond Texas…. just outside of Houston… the wrecked one is mine in Korea that rolled over on me going downhill with Major Thomas… neither of us were hurt.
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Hi Peary! Your M38A1 is a beauty! I’m restoring a 1952 myself. These have definately more room in them
than my 1942 Gpw! Keep it in the family and “Thank you for your service”! Happy New Year! —David Hollingsworth in New London,Ohio
Hi Peary! Your M38A1 is a beauty! I’m restoring a 1952 myself. These have definately more room in them
than my 1942 Gpw! Keep it in the family and “Thank you for your service”! Happy New Year! —David Hollingsworth in New London,Ohio
Hello, Peary,
Your rollover Jeep does not look bad, either! You should be able to repair it as well. Wonderful rigs and pieces of History. Enjoy your life with your nice family and those good old Jeeps!!
Hello, Peary,
Your rollover Jeep does not look bad, either! You should be able to repair it as well. Wonderful rigs and pieces of History. Enjoy your life with your nice family and those good old Jeeps!!
Peary, I have a M38A1 identical to yours. It is original, but I had to replace the engine after it overheated and cracked the block. I have had my Jeep in parades and veterans’ events since I bought it in 2005. I did have some body work and a paint job. I see your wrecked vehicle is a M38A1. I was commissioned in 1969 and reported to the 82d Airborne Division where I was a platoon leader. I had a M151. During that assignment, I had to do a report of survey on a M151 that rolled and seriously injured the occupants, who were playing “Rat Patrol with a mounted M-60. The M151’s were notorious for rolling. I saw another one roll in Vietnam, which was attributed to independent suspension that caused the wheels to buckle during a sharp turn. I have found my Willys to be pretty stable, but I am careful. It is certainly a better Jeep than the M151 replacement. I think the Israels still use it along with the WW2 half track. Your Jeep looks great, and I am glad you are enjoying it. Regardless of the period, the Jeep to an infantryman is what the horse was to the cavalryman.
Peary, I have a M38A1 identical to yours. It is original, but I had to replace the engine after it overheated and cracked the block. I have had my Jeep in parades and veterans’ events since I bought it in 2005. I did have some body work and a paint job. I see your wrecked vehicle is a M38A1. I was commissioned in 1969 and reported to the 82d Airborne Division where I was a platoon leader. I had a M151. During that assignment, I had to do a report of survey on a M151 that rolled and seriously injured the occupants, who were playing “Rat Patrol with a mounted M-60. The M151’s were notorious for rolling. I saw another one roll in Vietnam, which was attributed to independent suspension that caused the wheels to buckle during a sharp turn. I have found my Willys to be pretty stable, but I am careful. It is certainly a better Jeep than the M151 replacement. I think the Israels still use it along with the WW2 half track. Your Jeep looks great, and I am glad you are enjoying it. Regardless of the period, the Jeep to an infantryman is what the horse was to the cavalryman.
Peary–
Great restoration job, and an inspiration for me to start my rebuild.
I have a M38A1, and would love to contact your restoration expert in Florida..
Could you send info regarding his availability and regular mail and email addresses ?
I love the idea of a Jeep being part of a family experience.!!
Joe Cauthen in Gainesville Florida.
Peary–
Great restoration job, and an inspiration for me to start my rebuild.
I have a M38A1, and would love to contact your restoration expert in Florida..
Could you send info regarding his availability and regular mail and email addresses ?
I love the idea of a Jeep being part of a family experience.!!
Joe Cauthen in Gainesville Florida.