Original Paint?? This Ford made M-38 has been repowered (f-head?).
“Original paint just put on new tires registered up-to-date pink in hand willing to trade. Great Christmas gift! Also comes with original ax and shovel!!”
https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/1953-military-jeep-willys-ford/6374769227.html
Wow ,original $ 37 ax ,I guess that makes it worth 9 grand .
To open hood, remove air cleaner, then open. Reverse procedure to close.