Driving a 1953 Willys CJ3 Jeep.

Essentially a combat-ready version of the CJ-3A, the M38, or Willys Model MC, was the first post-WW II military Jeep® Brand vehicle. The M38 included several key changes including: stronger frame and suspension. It could be driven completely submerged thanks in part to a new waterproofed 24-volt ignition system (replaced the CJ-3A’s 6-volt system), and a unique vent tube system that connected the fuel tank, transfer case, transmission, and engine to the air cleaner.
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[@stevescuba1978]

This was the first vehicle I ever drove, at age 6 or 7. An old timer had a cabin near my family's cabin, and he let me drive. He just laughed and grabbed the wheel as i almost steered it into a tree

[@SirDrifto]

Awesome

[@billynunns]

There are synchros for 2nd and 3rd 60hp L134 engine

[@conarc-d1037]

My dad had one almost identical to this. but it still had the black out caps on the lights. how cool to see a similar one.

[@SirDrifto]

That's very cool.

[@davidwolsky4783]

Would love to see some low range trail action. Pure stripped down goodness!

[@SirDrifto]

Coming up!

[@MrGunPilot]

Shifters, Left to Right, 3-speed transmission (2&3 are synchronized), hi &lo transfer case, 2 or 4 wheel drive. PTO is between seats.

[@AlienLivesMatter]

Peace keeper blue with pto is a nice variation over usual green.

[@bruceklassen8261]

That is a beautiful Jeep

[@TLamie]

Love your videos. No clue how you don't have more subs, you deserve it.

[@SirDrifto]

I appreciate that!

[@michelle-lz8tg]

that black goo coming off the steering wheel can be neutralized by clear coating the wheel or just spray can gloss black.

[@popanimation1]

Definitely hit the child in me when you asked him to show you his Willy. Dude was like, “are you sure you want to get demonetized?”

[@SirDrifto]

😂😂😂😂

[@michelle-lz8tg]

a cheap fix for the speedometer is to get a GPS satellite gauge..they are about $35 and will pick up the satellite GPS signal and require no physical link to your transmission...

[@michelle-lz8tg]

2.2L (134CI) GoDevil engine.

[@BuyFixFlip]

Do you know the serial number on the firewall of this jeep?

[@SirDrifto]

I don’t sorry

[@splnail]

45 MPH top speed, downhill. Climb anything around

[@willyssaude4179]

Is the vehicle available for sale

[@michelle-lz8tg]

second and third are fully synchronized...first and reverse are not and you need to be at a standstill or near standstill in order to shit into those gears.

[@jeepinbanditrider]

The theoretical top speed with stock gearing and tires is 60mph in 3rd. That's the engine at maximum engine speed.

[@SirDrifto]

That's impressive!

[@jeepinbanditrider]

@SirDrifto they won't last long running them like that. 40-50 is a the max cruising speeds.I would use.

[@markgrunzweig6377]

Awfully bald tires on the front. Yecch!

[@LuisRodriguez-db4nw]

Tell me you don’t know anything about jeep without telling me