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
Related Model(s): M-38

WHEELS

CIVILIAN WHEEL

Model(s): M-38, M-606, CJ-4M, M-38A1, M-170

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