M-38A1

1952 - 1971

A.K.A. MD, Model D, G-758

ASSEMBLY: Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED: 101,500

PREDECESSOR : CJ-4M
SUCCESSOR : M-170 Ambulance

BASE MODEL : CJ-5 Universal
SUB-MODEL : M-170 Ambulance

The M-38A1 jeep featured a redesign that included the soon-to-be iconic curved fenders and grille. These elements would be re-used throughout the rest of the CJ jeep line, and the civilian version, the CJ-5 Universal, would have the longest production run of any jeep.

GRILLE

M-38A1 Grille (1952 - 1971)

Related Model(s): M-38A1, M-170 Ambulance

WHEELS

CIVILIAN WHEEL

Model(s): M-38, M-606, CJ-4M, M-38A1, M-170

SPECS

M-38A1 SPECS

MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 138.6
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 60.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), CANVAS TOP: 73.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), OPEN BODY: 73.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH) FRAME: 56.3
WHEELBASE (WB): 81.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 49.1
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,660 lbs
WINDSHIELD ANGLE (WA): 14°
SPARE LOCATION: Rear Spare

CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 9.8
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 52°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 28°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 33°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring

All specifications refer to original stock versions

All dimensions shown in inches

Drawn by Christopher James Botham