Finally at it again

Been a while since I've put up a post, but that's also indicative that it's been a while since I've laid a hand on the jeep other than to drive around the neighborhood to warm the engine up.

Attended the military vehicle show last weekend in Mobile, picked up a few parts, got a bargain on the correct (I think) oil filter for my M38A1. The one I have is mounted on the driver's side fender, & I haven't seen one like that on any other jeeps. Could that have been a CJ5 (early model) feature?

Today I got the battery box cover & several of the parts I picked up in Mobile sanded, & primed. Nothing to really take a pic of, I'll post a new one when I make some progress on the body. Other than sanding, next major objectives are to replace the brake lines, overhaul the motor & acquire the correct breather & military fuel pump.