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what jeep do i have

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Ali, Oct 31, 2004.

  1. Oct 31, 2004
    Ali

    Ali New Member

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    I know this sounds strange, but i just purchased a jeep from a friend and i dont know much about it.i know that it is a Cj5 size jeep with a Dauntless V6. I was told that it was a military version and possibly a 1968. there is no ser#'s or vin #'s found yet.

    What are the differences between the CJ5 and the ?M38a1? jeeps that would be obvious.My only past jeep experence is with my YJ and my J20 pickup.
     
  2. Oct 31, 2004
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Hi Ali -

    Welcome to the site from W. MI.

    Any chance of posting some pics of your new find? That'd be the easiest way to help out. Also try searching the forums as another member (MRuta) recently brought home an M38A1 and has been noting some of the differences between it and a civvie CJ5.
     
  3. Oct 31, 2004
    Michaelo

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    There will be a port with a indention on the passenger side fender. There will be a piece you can remove from the hood for a snorkle. M38a1 have reverse shackles on the front. Thats just name a few things. They also have batteries in a compartment in the cowl. I never heard of a m38a1 having a stock v6 but someone might of put it in.


     
  4. Oct 31, 2004
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    CJ-5's and 6's have the same hood...
     
  5. Oct 31, 2004
    James P. Enderwies

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    Ali: Welcome from Havasu. Where do you hail from?
     
  6. Oct 31, 2004
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    I believe an m606 (export military, also used by navy/airforce) MIGHT have had one.
     
  7. Oct 31, 2004
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    M606 was a militarized 3B. 3B's didn't have Dauntless Engines in them, well, there are rumors but no proof.
     
  8. Nov 1, 2004
    Hippo393

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    Welcome Ali from Ohio!

    There was much discussion on this topic lately, particularly regarding the large hole in the passenger side for the M38a1s. Here's some good reading (and pictures) that should help identify the M38A1:
    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7342

    HTH!!
    -Alan
     
  9. Nov 1, 2004
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    M606a1 was cj5, heard rumors of an a2 and a3 ...............
     
  10. Nov 1, 2004
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    M606 was all that was said, not M606a1. :D
     
  11. Nov 1, 2004
    Chuck

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    Welcome from Cape Cod.
     
  12. Nov 2, 2004
    Ali

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    thanks for the replies!

    Heres more obversations.

    no shackle reversal
    recesssed headlights
    no tail gate
    it does have the indentation in the passenger side body.
    ??it does not say JEEP anywhere on the body!!???
    no turn signal cutouts
    v6
    twin stick transfer case



    thanks for the help
     
  13. Nov 2, 2004
    timgr

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    Sounds like a non-shackle-reversed M38A1 with a V6 swap. Definitely an M38A1 body. Get the number off the frame...
     
  14. Nov 2, 2004
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    recoiless rifle jeeps had tailgates.
     
  15. Nov 2, 2004
    Thunderbolt II

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    Is this jeep yellow with diamond plating on tub?
     
  16. Nov 2, 2004
    Duke47

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    Go buy a couple a books or so and read up on the history and background of jeeps.(1) The Jeep Bible by King/Worthy, (2) Jeep Owners Bible by Ludel. I'm sure the rest of the guys could recomend other books as well to gain some insight what you have. These are just 2 books I find myself goin' back to from time to time when questions come up. Oh, welcome to the board. :)
     
  17. Nov 3, 2004
    Ali

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    I plan on buying many new books for reference soon.this looks to be a lot harder than the buildup of my 95 YJ.But it already feels like it will be more rewarding when/if it is finished.

    Thanks, Ali.
     
  18. Nov 3, 2004
    LWB

    LWB ..they call me "Cooter"

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    ...or a rebodied '5.
     
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