Willys M38A1 / Willys MD - Perryville, MO - Missouri Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

County of museum: Perry County
Location of museum: Veterans Memorial Parkway, Perryville
Phone: (573) 547-2035
Hours: 8am to 5pm weekdays; 10am to 2pm sat; and 11am to 3pm Sun

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Willys M38A1 / Willys MD
Type: General Utility   Speed: 40 mph
Service: 1952-1971   Predecessor: Willys M38
Origin: United States   Successor: Ford M151
Crew: 2 personnel   Transmission: T-90 3 speed
Length: 11.6 feet     Height: 5.7 feet
Width: 5.8 feet     Wheelbase: 6.9 feet
Deployment: Korean War   Range 260 Mi.
      Vietnam War
Production: U.S. made 80,290 (1952-1957)
      Foreign made 21,298 (1958-1971)
Engine: Hurricane, F-Head, 4 cycle, 4 cylinder
      Gasoline engine
Armament: None, (machine guns and the 106 mm recoilless
      rifle could be mounted)

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The Willys M38 United States Jeep, also known as the Willys MC, replaced the World War II Willys MB and Ford GPW models. It was a quarter ton 4 x 4 utility truck manufactured between 1949 and 1952 with a total production of more than 60,000. The whole air intake and axel system was fully vented to allow for proper operation under water. The electrical system was upgraded to a 24 volt system which required dual 12 volts batteries connected in series. Its electrical and ignition systems were waterproof; a handy feature in rainy environments and were deep river fording was necessary.

Web link: [Web Link] History of Mark: "The M38A1 was the first vehicle to feature the round fender design that would later become the distinguishing body style of the CJ-5 (part of the Universal CJ series). Produced first in 1952, following the retirement of the M38 model, the M38-A1 was re-designed as an “stand-alone” improvement, featuring round front fenders, a contoured hood, a two-piece windshield, top mounted windshield wipers, and powered by the new “Hurricane” F-Head engine and Warner T90 transmission. The M38A1 (referred to by Willys as the “MD”), like the M38, had a frame and suspension that was much stronger than its civilian sibling, the CJ-5. With reversed spring shackles, military instruments, and a 24-volt electrical system, the M38A1 was a strong military work horse that was frequently fitted with a machine gun. "Variants of the M38A1 include the "Original" round fender M38A1, M170 (Ambulance model), M38A1"C" (Rifle variant), USMC Variant, USAF DJ Variant, Nekaf Dutch Variant, Cdn Canadian Variant, Welding M38A1 Unit, and the First Year (1954) CJ5 (Civilian)." ~ KaiserWillys Additional point: Not Listed

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