WILLYS

1949 - 1952

A.K.A. MC, Model C, G-740
Civilian Version: Willys CJ-3A

ASSEMBLY: Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED: 50,000

M-38

The Willys M-38 was the military version of the CJ-3A, and it replaced the Willys MB in military service. The M-38 served in the Korean War and the Vietnam War, and it was the first jeep to feature protruding guard wires to protect the front headlights.

WILLYS M-38 SPECS

MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 132.8
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 62.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), TOP UP: 71.0
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), FRAME: 66.8
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH), MINIMUM: 52.0
WHEELBASE (WB): 80.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 48.3
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 2,660 lbs
WINDSHIELD ANGLE (WA): 15°

CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 9.3
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 46°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 26°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 29°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring

WHEEL SPECS
WHEEL NAME: Combat Wheel
WHEEL DIAMETER (WD): 16.0
WHEEL WIDTH (WW): 4.5
BOLT PATTERN (BP): 5 x 5.5
TIRES: 6.50x16 NDT
TIRE WIDTH (TW): 7.7
TIRE DIAMETER (TD): 28.5
SPARE LOCATION: Rear Spare

All specifications refer to original stock versions

All dimensions shown in inches

Drawn by Christopher James Botham