M-38A1
1952 - 1971
A.K.A. MD, Model D, G-758
ASSEMBLY: Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED: 101,500
PREDECESSOR : CJ-4M
SUCCESSOR : M-170 Ambulance
BASE MODEL : CJ-5 Universal
SUB-MODEL : M-170 Ambulance
The M-38A1 jeep featured a redesign that included the soon-to-be iconic curved fenders and grille. These elements would be re-used throughout the rest of the CJ jeep line, and the civilian version, the CJ-5 Universal, would have the longest production run of any jeep.
GRILLE
M-38A1 Grille
(1952 - 1971)
7-slot, stamped metal grille
Model(s): M-38A1 (1952-1971), M-170 Ambulance (1953-1963)
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
M-38A1 SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 138.6
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 60.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), CANVAS TOP: 73.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), OPEN BODY: 73.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH) FRAME: 56.3
WHEELBASE (WB): 81.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 49.1
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,660 lbs
WINDSHIELD ANGLE (WA): 14°
SPARE LOCATION: Rear Spare
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 9.8
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 52°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 28°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 33°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham
