WILLYS M-38
1949 - 1952
A.K.A. MC, Model C, G-740
ASSEMBLY: Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED: 50,000
BASE MODEL: CJ-3A
The Willys M-38 was the military version of the CJ-3A, and it replaced the Willys MB in military service. The M-38 served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and it was the first jeep to feature protruding guard wires to protect the front headlights.
GRILLE
M-38 Grille
(1949 - 1952)
7-slot, stamped metal grille with headlight guards
Model(s): M-38 (1949-1952)
WHEELS
Civilian Wheel
(1947 - 1984)
Model(s): M-606 (1953-1968), CJ-4M (1951), M-38A1 (1952-1971), M-170 Ambulance (1953-1963), CJ-2 Agrijeep (1942-1945), CJ-2A (1945-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1968), CJ-4 (1951), CJ-5 (1955-1972), CJ-6 (1955-1978), CJ-10 (1981-1985), DJ-5 (1965-1984), DJ-6 (1965-1969), 463 Truck (1947-1950), 473 Truck (1950-1953), FC-150 (1956-1958), FC-170 (1957-1964), J-2000 Series Gladiator (1962-1972)
SPECS
WILLYS M-38 SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 132.8
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 62.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), CANVAS TOP: 71.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), OPEN BODY: 66.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), FRAME: 52.0
WHEELBASE (WB): 80.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 48.3
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,660 lbs
WINDSHIELD ANGLE (WA): 15°
SPARE LOCATION: Rear Spare
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 9.3
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 46°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 26°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 29°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham
