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Joined: Jan 05, 2016 Posts: 41 Location: Southern, IL
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 5:16 am Post subject: M38A1 Rear Seat |
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Rear Seat I purchased from an individual doesn't fit.
Imagine that.
Was supposed to be for a M38A1 and looks the part however
The pivot tube measures 35 1/8" across.
My wheel house is 36"
Any Idea what I have or the tubes were cut maybe?
Anyone with a correct measurement from tube end to end?
Or a measurement of how much tube overhangs from side frame tube to
The end of pivot?
I currently have 1/4" sticking out past the frame.
Thinking that should be at least a 1/2" or so.
The seat looks like the pictures of correct seat frames I have seen
But I don't know all the little differences.
Also rear hook bracket I ordered are correct for A1 but appear I need the M38 hooks.
I thought these frames were the same m38 m38a1?
Thanks
Tom _________________ "86" M1028A2 Dually
"65" M35A1 WW
"54" M38A1
"52" M37 WW
"47" WDX WW
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 9:20 am Post subject: |
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I measured my M38 and M38A1 - wheelhouse to wheelhouse is about 36 1/4. The back seat that I took out of the A1 is now in the M38 - same seat for both. You can see that the end of the cross tube support is about 1/8 in from the wheelhouse (on both sides) - so I'd estimate the cross tube is about 36". I didn't take the seat out because I also have 2 radios mounted in the way. Seat back hooks are different between the M38A1 and the M38 because the M38 has a tailgate and the hooks need to be longer - see pics. The rear seat is kind of a snug fit and its hard to get it out and in without scuffing the paint as you can see also - maybe your seat was shortened to accommodate a bent tub or a fussy owner with a pristine paint job!
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Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:00 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the Pictures.
I'm on the right track.
My wheelhouse is 36"
There is definitely about 3/8 0f an inch cut off from my tubes.
Thanks Wes.
I been all through your pic's.
That's the first place I go. Really helps.
From the picture of the tubes there is definitely some cut off.
I have nowhere near the extension as in the picture.
As for as rear hooks, I'm confident I have the correct
Shorter ones for my A1. I have no tailgate.
All the other measurements wheelhouse or seat compare to your drawings.
Why these tubes are shortened I will never know.
Tom _________________ "86" M1028A2 Dually
"65" M35A1 WW
"54" M38A1
"52" M37 WW
"47" WDX WW
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