Comparison of Jeep CJ3A & M38

[@johnfortes2171]

I'm 74 and taught myself how to drive on a 49 Willys when I was 12!!

[@gustavocardoso9413]

Here in Brazil we like a lot this car. The CJ-5 model was produced in Brazil from 1957 to 1983!

[@-oiiio-3993]

Willys Overland Do Brasil was founded in 1952 and began operations in 1953, shipping CJ3B vehicles in knocked down form from Toledo, Ohio, to be assembled with 30% Brazilian made parts. In 1954 such importation was prohibited, yet continued assembly and sale of those already imported made Willys the top selling automobile brand in Brazil for that year. In 1957, when importation from the U.S. was again allowed, Willys sent knocked down CJ5 'Universal' vehicles to Brazil for assembly. By 1959 the Brazilian CJ5 was a truly domestic product with Brazilian built BF-161 engines, a version of the Kaiser - Willys Hurricane 90 horsepower in line 6 cylinder, and slightly different bodies than the U.S. product. Willys continued with a knock off Renault Dauphine of which Brazilian production began in 1959. The Rural Willys, restyled versions of Kaiser Jeep Station Wagons, Sedan Deliveries, and light trucks, was born in 1960. Also in 1960 Kaiser (successor to Willys Overland) sent tooling to Willys Do Brasil for the Willys Aero (discontinued in the US,1954) which was restyled as Aero Willys 2600 to be introduced in 1962. In that same year the Jeep 101 was developed, a Brazilian long wheelbase CJ built on the 101" w/b Rural chassis (somewhat similar to today's 'Unlimited'), and a version of the French Alpine A108 was introduced as Brazil's first sports car, the Willys Interlagos. It was followed by the Capeta in 1964. The Ford Corcel started life as Willys' 'Project M'. By 1967 Ford had gained controlling interest of Willys Do Brasil. Dauphines were produced in Brazil until 1968, descendants of the Willys Aero were produced through the early 1970s as the Ford Itamaraty. The Rural carried on until 1977 wearing Ford badges as F75 and Ford continued CJ5 production through1983.

[@loveisall5520]

I'm nearly seventy and I remember those FC series models driving around as a little kid, plus I had a toy one in my sandbox. I really like the folding top on that USMC Jeep.

[@-oiiio-3993]

Born under the 49 star flag and had Tonka 'Jeeps' as well. Knew a guy in high school with a stock 'flatfender', thought it to be immensely cool. Forward to late 1990s and purchase of a 1948 CJ2A while living in Ma Nature's sandbox (Northern Arizona). Old Jeeps find each other like stray dogs. I presently 'daily drive' a restored late WW2 Willys MB in the Sierra Nevada, my hot rod 'Flattie' with Kenne Bell equipped Buick 225 V6 'Odd Fire' sits alongside, '48 is 'resting', various engines, trans, t-cases, carcass of Ford GPW await attention.

[@diegodiaz7816]

Hi guy, I’m from Colombia and I’m restoring an m38 jeep, I really appreciate you to show a video a little bit specific for this model and explain each one of the characteristics!! Thanks for show us your precious collection!! I’m so excited for your answer!! Have a good day!!

[@therealjeepguy]

Coming soon! Thank you for watching.

[@nealesmith1873]

Makes me miss my 1943 GPW!

[@motorv8N]

Thanks for this - very interesting! I have a ‘49 3a owned from new til I bought it by 3 generations of the same family and lived on a farm in western Canada till the mid-eighties. Regarding the side-mounted spare - the only damage to the jeep in all that time was from the farmer forgetting about that tire one day and leaving it (and the entire mount..) at the gate post as he passed through.

[@therealjeepguy]

I've forgotten about it a few times as well. 😆

[@johnriccomi388]

Just found you KZbin page...WOW!!! AWESOME collection of Jeeps, I'd love to camp outside of the warehouse for a week, and talk Jeep with you for that week. ...They should have started with an M38 base, and made a CJM38. 😁

[@therealjeepguy]

Thank you for watching! I am always happy to talk Jeep any time you want to stop by. :)

[@arlenewolf5260]

@@therealjeepguy WOW that is a great offer! I am retired and I am always hoping to find an affordable older military Jeep to (in OD paint with correct {or almost correct} markings) to drive around town.

[@davidmcelfresh3024]

Loving your collection! I’ve owned a ‘48 2-A, ‘50 3-A, and a ‘44 GPW.

[@therealjeepguy]

Thank you for watching!

[@-oiiio-3993]

Old Jeeps find each other like stray dogs. I presently 'daily drive' a restored late WW2 Willys MB in the Sierra Nevada, my hot rod 'Flattie' with Kenne Bell equipped Buick 225 V6 'Odd Fire' sits alongside, '48 is 'resting', various engines, trans, t-cases, carcass of Ford GPW await attention.

[@Chris-qx9gp]

having just bought a frakenjeep with an m38 tub this was immensely helpful. thanks !

[@therealjeepguy]

No problem, thank you for watching 😊

[@georgevalgood1718]

Gracias, me recuerda cuando era niño y mi papá trabajaba en el IGAC, en Colombia, la entidad que hacía el inventario ,la cartografía de los predios en Colombia , allí tenían varios de estos hermosos carros

[@bobmazzi7435]

Interesting, I've driven a 51 CJ3-A and it's a bit different than yours. Starter is on the key switch, not on the floor. And, the heater fan switch was mounted below the dash. That leads me to think that yours is a bit older. I imagine they did updates on the fly based on what parts where available.

[@gregm4441]

You need a cjv35u to fit right between those 2 beauties. Subscribed...nice video's and collection!

[@therealjeepguy]

Yes, I do. Hopefully, I'll come across one. 😀

[@davewhanger6722]

I definitely miss my CJ3A.

[@johndoe43]

Safety tip. When parking on a hill have transmission in reverse. My t 150 three speed once popped out of first gear on a slight incline.

[@-oiiio-3993]

I like wheel chocks.

[@johndoe43]

@@-oiiio-3993 me too. I use an oak 4x4. But I also put trans in reverse and on a steep hill 4 lo in transfer case. My e brakes don't work.

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@johndoe43 Brakes tend to be a rather abstract concept with early Jeeps.

[@johndoe43]

@@-oiiio-3993 on my 71 the rollcage blocks the e brake and on the 77 after 360 000 miles the cable mechanism is finally froze up. Time for new cables.

[@fricknjeep]

hi there real nice walk around , thanks . best to all john

[@therealjeepguy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@73Shovelhead68]

I had a 68 CJ5 with the 225 V6 and miss it. I’ve always wanted a early flat fender and there’s one for sale near me but I’m not sure about the 4 cylinder on the freeways near me (San Diego) but it has the warn overdrive. Very tempting.

[@-oiiio-3993]

My 'daily' is a flatfender (titled as 1946) with Kenne Bell equipped 225 V6, too much carburetor, MSD, fat headers, 4 speed, Warn overdrive. The Buick Fireball / Kaiser Dauntless is the perfect engine for a 'hot rod' Jeep. They fit just right, run cool (use '65 Mustang radiator), have loads of torque right where you want it. The Warn OD gives it longer legs and more gear ratios for off roading. That said, driving a 'Flattie' at highway speeds is not for everyone. Suspension will be a compromise between (in)stability and off road capabilities. Windshield down, goggles on, flight cap optional, grin required.

[@davidmcelfresh3024]

@@-oiiio-3993I had a ‘50 3A with the 225 swapped in. It was my daily driver for several years before I sold it due to budgetary constraints. The only vehicle I wish I still owned.

[@-oiiio-3993]

@@davidmcelfresh3024 Good stuff.

[@peashooterc9475]

M38 had the removable M-Series instrument panel. This required relocating the parking brake handle to the left, a position I often clip on my way out of the vehicle. Instead of a single 6v, the M38 had two 12V batteries with provision for added heater kits. All M38s were nominally waterproof similar to other M-series vehicles of the time. The snorkel kit was available for 60" deep dives. M38 used flanges on the exhaust elements to facilitate removal of individual components, also a slightly louder muffler. 16" wheels on all M38s. Grill was hinged to allow faster removal of the grill and radiator as an assembly. The engine could be removed with the transmission as a 'power pack'. M-series headlight switch is another fun feature. M38 has several small floor panels for ease of repairs. M38 had two vacuum wipers as standard equipment. Wiring harness was EMI shielded with snap together fittings at convenient points. Fuel primer knob on the left of the dash helps with extreme cold starting. The carburetor relies on engine vacuum for the accelerator pump so it may need a little help to start. There were at least two gasoline heater kits designed for this vehicle as well as an aluminum arctic top. I'm thinking Bastogne survivors had a hand in improving the original MB 'pneumonia wagons'. I'm surprised your M38 is faster than the lighter CJ3A, but I've never had the opportunity to race one.

[@-oiiio-3993]

M38 / Willys MC was the very best 'flatfender'.

[@haythamsamer9219]

good thanks for nice show

[@rajb5595]

Do make one on a CJ3B with hurricane 2.2

[@jaimesfrasier5168]

How about a comparison of the 3B vs. M606?

[@transitpassenger3948]

Interesting comparison! Thank you! Soon, you will need to update (paint) the red jeep! :)) I've always been interested in the Postal Jeep, which has sliding doors!

[@arlenewolf5260]

I never should have gotten rid of my post office Jeep. Kaiser Jeep Dispatcher (DJ100) but it was only 2WD. It came factory with a bullet proof drive train Chevy 153 4 banger, Chevy Power Glide Trans and a Chevy 12 Bolt rear. Mine was a supervisors model with Left Hand Drive.

[@mlpabq1]

One of my M38s, an air force bring back from Germany has a gasoline fired heater mounted on the cowl in front of the driver side windshield as well as a hard top.

[@therealjeepguy]

Really cool, thank you for sharing.

[@donlum9128]

Very cool

[@crj5106]

Thank you for the video. I've got a 52 cj3a I bought from the original owner who used it as a ranch truck. It's got a lot of ranch mods because of salt damage carrying salt for cows, so steel plates welded in. But mine is more bare bones then yours. XD no heater. Though for it being originally sold in AZ I don't think they ever considered that an option. 😆 🤣

[@therealjeepguy]

Thank you for watching and sharing.

[@texasbeast239]

Transformers Generation I Decepticon Combaticon Munitions Dealer D-68 Swindle was a BRC-40 who became a M38/G740. No fender blackout light, no Pioneer tools. Windshield frame pseudo vent indents, rear spare, big honking bed gun. Decked out in Follow Me Jeep yellow with a Decepticon purple hood.

[@classicgunstoday1972]

Good catch! Got the Combaticons Christmas of 1986

[@LiveForGLory]

Do a A1 vs CJ5 video

[@firefighteruppy9121]

So you say the 3A is slower? Even though they both have the same drive trains? I've recently picked up a 51 3A, and the best I can get is 50mph... but that was going down hill... 45 is generally tops. Mine has the heater too, but I haven't seen a switch. Awesome collection! Subbed.

[@therealjeepguy]

Thanks! The 3A is slower but only because the motor is tired. The M38 has very low miles and pretty spunky.

[@firefighteruppy9121]

@@therealjeepguy OK, well that explains that. Thanks for the reply! Have fun!

[@mack_titan]

Hi, a bit of tall ask here, but can you do a video on the kill switch on the side of the hood and one inside the cab? I'm trying to port this set up on to my Jeep YJ. Someday when you see my YJ it will all make sense to you as my Jeep is so modified that it no longer looks like a YJ ;)

[@therealjeepguy]

Sorry, these don't have kill switches on the hood or dash.

[@mack_titan]

@@therealjeepguy Hi, thanks, At 2:37 in the video there is a switch or somesort of switch that is facing the passenger side ( on the fender), is that a battery kill switch or something else?

[@ShaunKjar]

I believe it is a power connection for running things outside the jeep.

[@mack_titan]

@@ShaunKjar Thanks!!

[@josesergioangellaangella54]

👍

[@4luvofmovies485]

Hey Jeep guy. New subscriber. I’ve had Jeeps since 2004 when I bought a Columbia edition, TJ. I’ve had three other two door wranglers, and I currently have a willys Gladiator, Sarge Green love the M 38 you have a great collection of jeeps I could never own on any other vehicle love my Jeeps

[@therealjeepguy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@krkwillys]

❤❤

[@therealjeepguy]

Yes we did

[@makingcookingfixing]

you deserve more subscribers with these videos! Could you tell me what the difference is with the M38 and the M38A1 ? Thanks

[@therealjeepguy]

Thank you! We will make an M38 and M38-A1 comparison video soon. They are very different, Jeeps!

[@-oiiio-3993]

Differences are many, though they are essentially similar vehicles. Very easy to spot the entirely different bodies; M38 (Willys MC) is a Flatfender, M38A1 (Willys / Kaiser MD) was the proto CJ5.

[@makingcookingfixing]

Thank you!@@-oiiio-3993

[@hehning8678]

I want one so bad

[@therealjeepguy]

They are a blast!

[@kululv]

shouldn't the M38 have reversed shackles in the front?

[@therealjeepguy]

No, only the M38-A1 had reverse shackles.

[@HendersonHookin]

I see a lot of nice things in there. Have you ever seen/do you have a Ford 4 wheel steer?

[@therealjeepguy]

We don't have one but I've heard about them.

[@rajb5595]

That T 90 non synchronised 3 speed is a pain in traffic ...

[@therealjeepguy]

Yes, it is. You really have to pay attention and plan ahead as much as possible.

[@JeffGriffith-k3x]

I will take the M38.

[@-oiiio-3993]

Many consider the M38 / Willys MC to be the best of the Flatfenders, the USMC version the very best. I tend to agree. One difference you didn't mention, the M38 has an easily removable panel that allows access to gauges without the need to be a first rate contortionist.

[@juanzayas7719]

M38 steering box is larger than the CJ3A.

[@MrJeep75]

Gun rack and wipers on the m38 suppose to be upside down

[@flight2k5]

Why do people still believe a boxed stiff frame is stronger.

[@motorv8N]

I’d just assume that with walls on both sides any twisting or bending forces would have double the metal to resist those motions. No? Would love to know if otherwise.

[@MrJeep75]

I wouldn't be wheeling these and taring these up

[@Joseph-kq9zc]

They are real Jeeps, They don’t die….unless you roll it

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