NEKAF #2 Initial Inspection

match · Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject: NEKAF #2 Initial Inspection

So, I get the green NEKAF unit (#2 out of three that I bought, see my previous posts) loaded on the trailer and give it an initial wash / looking over. The first thing I wanted to look at was the tub floor condition, as the red NEKAF has quite a bit of rust in that area. Surprise, surprise, it has a fiberglass tub floor installed !! Is this something that the Dutch army did ? I did notice that the rear floor riser panel is pretty rusted out.. I still need to vacuum the several inches of dirt off of the floor area to get a better look at it though. I will try to post pics tomorrow after I clean it up a bit more so you guys can get a decent look and let me know what your opinion is. I'm trying to decide which one of the first two, red or green unit, that I am going to start tearing down / rebuilding first. The 3rd unit (white) looks worse off than the first two, but I haven't really looked at it very hard yet...

GPA · Member Joined: Aug 07, 2008 Posts: 216 Location: Hungary

I was told by Dutch jeep parts vendors that it is a Dutch special mod. Mine has the same tub. At least it will not get rusty.

Nic · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 3:42 am Post subject:

Hi Guys

I can confirm that the fibreglass was a Dutch mod that was used to help prevent underbody corrosion due to the large amount of rain the Western European countries have.

Nic
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1956 M38A1 Nekaf

GPA · Member Joined: Aug 07, 2008 Posts: 216 Location: Hungary

This is very likely, Nic. Only problem is, it contradicts the theory of "jeeps were not expected to last longer than six weeks, two months six months" etc.

match · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:54 am Post subject:

That is very interesting indeed ! Thanks for the info guys ! Although I haven't looked at the white NEKAF very closely, the driver's side front fender is also fiberglass (and, the side view mirror is mounted to the fender, not the cowl). I could tell at a glance, because a chunk of it is missing. I'll get pics of it at a later date. I should get the green one cleaned up a little better later today, and post some pics.

Nic · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:00 am Post subject:

GPA · Member Joined: Aug 07, 2008 Posts: 216 Location: Hungary

Thats an interesting site Nic. Thanks. How is the restauration comes along on your jeep?

Wiltshireboy · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 1:57 pm Post subject:

Nic, It would be good to see some pics of your restoration.
Andy
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M38A1 & M416A1 trailer

match · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 10:24 pm Post subject:

Here's some pics

Good pic showing fiberglass fuel well and bolts on side of lower door panel that hold small metal angle that bolts to fiberglass floor

Rusty rear floor panel

Rusty dash panel

Tire and wheel....camo ?? Was this possibly done in the Dutch Army ??

Found what was left of top covered in dirt on rear floor...

Here's the only markings I could find...is this a US top, or did the Dutch use NSN numbers also ?? Note its dated 1978.

Nic · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 1:58 am Post subject:

wesk · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 2:55 am Post subject:

That top is US manufacture. The NSN numbering system uses the 2 digits just after the first four digits to ID the country of origin for the part. "00" was used on all re-numbered FSN's and it and "01" are US manufacture. Each Nato country producing the part in their country has it's own number used there.

http://www.dlis.dla.mil/PDFs/NSN.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_Stock_Number
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45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Nic · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 4:07 am Post subject:

Thanks for that info Wes,

Do you think they shipped the tops etc as just bare canvas and then the Dutch rubberised them, my top has the manufacturer stamped on the inside of it, as I pertained to in my previous post.

Regards

Nic
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1956 M38A1 Nekaf

Wiltshireboy · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:39 am Post subject:

Nic, thanks for the link to your blog, very interesting. I have read most of it.
All the best with putting it all back together.
Andy
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M38A1 & M416A1 trailer

match · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 11:38 am Post subject:

Nic, looking forward to your post about the canvas. Thanks for the info !

wesk · Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject:

Are you sure that top is rubberized canvas? It certainly looks very much like the late 60's and 70's reinforced vinyl.
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45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php


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