My M38A1 Jeep

M38A1 WILLYS JEEP – 1962 WILLYS – USMC – VIETNAM

ORIGINAL DATA PLATE: S/N: 57148 88968 – WILLYS, TOLEDO, OHIO

M38A1 HISTORY
The Willys M38A1 was produced from 1952-1971, with a production total of 101,488 (80,290 domestic / 21,198 foreign sales). The M38A1 was the introduction of the first rounded fender Willys Jeep that predates the civilian version CJ-5 (1955) of the Universal CJ series. Following the retirement of the flat fender M38, the M38A1 was redesigned with round front fenders, a contoured hood, two-piece windshield, top mounted windshield wipers, and outfitted with the 4-134 F engine and T90 transmission. The M38A1 (MD) was stronger than its civilian counterpart (CJ-5) with a stronger frame, suspension, reversed springs shackles and a 24 volt waterproof electrical system.

My M38A1 is completely equipped for Military Show, Exhibitions, Museum Displays, Reenactment and Veteran Events.

VEHICLE ACCESSORIES
SHOVEL: (ORIGINAL VIETNAM ERA MOUNTED UNDER HOOD)
AX: (ORIGINAL VIETNAM ERA MOUNTED ON PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WELL)

JERRY CAN
AMMO CANS: .50/5.56 M2A1
JEEP PERIOD STRAPS
BOWS & BRACKETS
SOFT TOP
SIDE CURTAINS
DOOR STRAPS

BICYCLE
The G519 military bicycle was the standard means of non-motorized transportation for the United States military during the Second World War. First introduced in 1939, the G519 was specifically manufactured for the armed forces by two well-known and popular commercial manufacturers. By 1942, the G519 bicycle became standard for all branches of the military and remained in service well into the 1950s. Bergerwerke painstakingly reproduced down to the smallest detail every nuance of the classic bike on display at the show.. The Bergerwerke BwG519 is simply the most accurate reproduction of this famous bike available today – enjoy this historic bike!

 

SIREN
MARS SIGNAL LIGHT CO. NAPLES, FLA SIREN, ELECTRIC 24V.D.C
CONTRACT NO. DSA-400 – 76-C-5034 U.S. ARMY S/N. F1136 NSN: 6350-00-283-934


ARAMMENT

M16/M16A1 Rifle

 

M16/M16A1 SLING
M16 JEEP RIFLE HOLDER MOUNT BRACKET: MFG. NO. 11630529
M16/M16A1 CLEANING KIT
GUN OIL – LSA
BAYONET – M7
BAYONET SHEATH: M8A1

CARTRIDGE: 5.56 x 45mm (REENACTMENT HISTORIC INNERT REPLICA)
MAGAZINE – M16: 20 ROUND/M16A1: 30 ROUND
AMMO MAGAZINE CASE 30 ROUND M16 RIFLE LC1 “ALICE”
AMMO CANS: .50/5.56 M2A1

PISTOL
MODEL: COLT PISTOL M1911A1 .45
(REENACTMENT HISTORIC INNERT REPLICA)

GUN HOLSTER: COLT 45 AUTO 1911 U.S. BUCHEIMER ORIGINAL


MAGAZINE POUCH WEBBING: COLT TWIN AMMO M1911A1.45
MAGAZINES: M-56 POCKET AMMO .45 ACP 7
BULLETS: .45 8mm [REENACTMENT HISTORIC INNERT REPLICA]

 

COMMUNICATIONS: RTO [RADIO TELEPHONE OPERATOR]

PRC-77 – RT-841/PRC-77 TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER UNIT

BATTERY BOX: CY-2562
BATTERY
HARNESS: ST-138/PRC-25
RADIO ANTENNA PRC-77 MOUNT:
RADIO PRC-77 HANDSET: H-189/GR
ANTENNA MOUNT BRACKET: MP-50 [JEEP MOUNTED]
ANTENNA MOUNY L BRACKET FOR MP-50 [JEEP MOUNTED]
ANTENNA MOUNT BRACKET: AB-591A/PRC [ON PRC]
MOUNTING BRACKET BASE: AB-15

SUPPORT ANTENNA: AB-591A/PRC-25
3-FOOT ANTENNA BASE – “gooseneck”
3-FOOT WHIP ANTENNA – AT-892/PRC-25“bush/battle whip”
6-FOOT FOLDING ANTENNA: AT-271A/PRC
ANTENNA BASE FOR AT-271A/PRC: AB-591/PRC-25
ANTENNA RIGID SUPPORT AB-591A/PRC
ANTENNA COMPONET BAG: CW-503/PRC-25
RADIO LOUDSPEAKER LS-166/U

PERSONAL
VIETNAM MILITARY WATCH
BENRUS WRIST WATCH ORIGINAL ISSUE

 

DATE: FEB 1962
WRIST WATCH DTU 2A/P MIL W 3818B
17 JEWEL HACK WIND MOVEMENTS
FED. STOCK NO. 6645-066-4279
MFG. PART NO. XZ73065

S/N: 6231-5
CONT. NO. KC-B-4-35933
WRIST BAND: OD NATO 18mm
DOG TAGS PERSONAL: SHANE, FRANK

EYEGLASSES- US ARMY ISSUE 1969

PATCHES
PHOTOS
LETTERS
FORT ORD BOOT CAMP PHOTO

CLOTHING
BOOTS: VIETNAM 1968 BLACK SIZE 9.5
BOOTS: VIETNAM 3rd PATTERN – 1968
JUNGLE FATIGUE SHIRT – 3RD PATTERN
ARMY MEDICAL UTILITY FATIGUE SHIRT
HELMUT: M1 – LINER, COVER, HELMUT BAND, CHIN STRAP
FATIGUE CAP
TROPICAL “BOONIE” HAT
PATCHS
TROUSERS
BELT

HELMUT
HELMUT – M1
HELMUT LINER – M1

HELMUT COVER: MITCHEL
HELMUT HEAD BAND [HEADBAND TO LINER]
HELMUT BAND [PLACED AROUND M1 HELMUT]
HELMUT HEADBAND TYPICAL ITEMS: CIGARETTS AND INSECT REPELLENT TYPE II A “BUG JUICE” – WHITE C-RATION SPOON – ACE “DEATH” PLAYING CARD
HELMUT CHIN STRAP: US-36GRG [BALL AND HOOK]

PISTOL BELT
WEB GEAR PISTOL BELT M-1956
AMMO POUCHES – M56 – 30 ROUND [M16]
BUTTPACK: M1961
SUSPENDER: M-1956 REGULAR COMBAT VIETNAM DATE 1969
COMPAS POUCH: M1956 [USED FOR COMPASS OR 4” x 7” FIELD DRESSING]
FIRST AID PACKET 4 x 7 INCH [WORN ON SUSPENDERS]
CANTEENS M-1956 1 QT
CANTEEN CUP: M-56
CANTEEN COVERS M-67
PONCHO
ENTRENCHING TOOL M-51 W/COVER ENTRENCHING TOOL
M1967 TRI-FOLDING E-TOOL
ENTRENCHING TOOL COVER: E-TOOL COVER WITH “ALICE” CLIPS
COMBAT NECKERCHIEF
FIELD TOWEL
FLASHLIGHT
MEDICAL FIELD DRESSING IN POUCH ON SUSPENDER STRAP (OPTIONAL)

C-RATIONS
MESS KIT AND UTENSILS
USGI T-HANDEL CUP
USGI MESS KIT
USGI MESS KIT UTENSILS: KNIFE – FORK – SPOON
C-RATION, MEAL COMBAT INDIVIDUALS
P-38 CAN OPENER
[TYPICAL CONTENANTS– CIGS, MATCHES, GUM, COFFEE, CREAMER, SUGAR, SALT, T-PAPER]

MERMITE TACTICAL HOT/COLD FOOD CONTAINER – 1968: STOCK # DLA-400-89-c5072

 

THE BEER THAT MADE MILWAUKEE FAMOUS
SCHLITZ BEER

CIGARETTS

MEDICAL/CORPSMAN EQUIPMENT
MEDIC FIELD FATIGUE SHIRT
PATCH: HUEY –UH-1 MEDIC US 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION AIRMOBLE
PATCH: MEDIVAC DUSTOFF – 82 MED DET HEL AMB
ARNY M-5 MEDIC FIELD BAG – ORIGINAL CONTENTS
ARMY M-3 MEDIC FIELD FIRST AID BAG 1972 WITH CONTENTS
MEDICAL FIELD DRESSING 4”x 7” PACKET IN COMPASS POUCH WORN ON BELT/SUSPENDERS
SIDEARM PISTOL M1911A1 .45 – HOLSTER – “ALICE” CLIPS – DUAL MAGAZINE POUCH
RIFLE: M16A1 OPTIONAL


NAVIGATION
MAP: 1962 Vietnam DI LIN – 6632 iii – DA DANG RIVER – DA DANG FALLS . . .

SHELTER
SHELTER HALF, POLES, STAKES, ROPE

 

PARADE VEHICLE SHOW
LICENCE PLATE: COMMERATE VIETNAM WAR

FLAGS
AMERICAN (PARADE)
USMC
MVPA: MILITARY VEHICLE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
MTA: MILITARY TRABSPORT ASSOCIATION – NJ

PRESENTATIONS
PRC-77 RADIO AUDIO

AUDIO RECORDING – VIETNAM AIR TO GROUND FIREFIGHT HUEY UH-1

SOLDIER MEMORIAL WITH RIFLE

M16A1
BAYONET
HELMUT M-1
JUNGLE BOOTS
DOG TAGS: CONSTABLE, NOBLE
AMERICAN FLAG

SPECIAL EVENT PARTICIPATION

Blue Ridge Military Rally – VA
9/11 Veterans Day Memorial – Ground Zero
Red Ball – PA
2016 AMERICA’S PARADE – VETERANS DAY – NYC

Military Transport Association – NJ
16th Annual Military Vehicle Show
April 22 & 23, 2017 – – Sussex County, New Jersey Fairgrounds. Saturday 8AM – 6PM & Sunday 8AM – 3PM Admission: $5.00 for Adults and 12 & Under is Free. Bring the family for Military Exhibits, Vendors, Great Food and Fun!