| 1950 - 1952 M38 |
| The M38 was the second military Jeep model Willys produced. Based on the civilian CJ3A, the M38 looks much like it at first glance. The M38 electrical system was 24V, using two 12V batteries in series. A battery box was placed in the cowl to accommodate the second battery. The M38 also featured a waterproof ignition system. |
| 1951 M38 |
| M38 Identifying Characteristics: |
| Data Plates: brass plates on the dash |
| Windshield Frame: one piece windshield, square tube frame similar to the CJ3A windshield frame, vent cover plate is screwed to the frame |
| Body: no Willys stamped into hood or tailgate, tailgate has reinforcing channel for spare tire carrier, hood has cutout on passenger side for snorkel option, battery box located on passenger side cowl in front of windshield |
| Frame: reinforcements around the front frame horns |
Grill: single hoop over each headlight