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 Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
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 Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 7:40 pm Subject: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
| I ordered the tires from simpletires. Free shipping and great prices! |
| Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:23 am Subject: Re: Tires |
I'm thinking about buying a similar set of tires for my M38. Looks good. Can you post a picture from the side?
Dave
Dave, my jeep is still up on the lift and has little accessories installed, b ... |
| Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2023 9:18 am Subject: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Ralph,
Yes, the disks and calipers cleared the 16” wheels with the rivets. I did notice Some additional washers in Brennan’s kit (thin washers), which I used to index the caliper so it would clam ... |
| Topic: M38 front 1/4 panel and Step OEM design |
Mjp83
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2023 11:10 am Subject: M38 front 1/4 panel and Step OEM design |
| Thank you Wes, yes I have seen those except the second to last picture, viewing the underside. Is there any chance you have a pic just right of where the photo ends? I am curious where the “L” tab m ... |
| Topic: M38 front 1/4 panel and Step OEM design |
Mjp83
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:33 am Subject: M38 front 1/4 panel and Step OEM design |
| I have found some pictures on Wes's body album page 1 and 7, but maybe someone has a better closeup. Lots of Jeeps are posted online but most are angled to where I can not make out the tab and/or how ... |
| Topic: M38 front 1/4 panel and Step OEM design |
Mjp83
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:15 am Subject: M38 front 1/4 panel and Step OEM design |
Hi everyone,
I am working on the front step section of my tub, making the sheetmetal transition between the body and the step. Specifically where the cowl support leg meets the floor.
I have ... |
| Topic: Firestone versus STA NDT Tires |
Mjp83
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:50 pm Subject: Firestone versus STA NDT Tires |
| Finally got my new shoes, super happy with the STA Super Traxions! Even thought they are listed as a 6.50x16, they are half an inch taller than the old and tired 7.00x16 which appeared to be a new se ... |
| Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
Replies: 38
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:38 pm Subject: Interesting rims |
| While cleaning the rims, I did realize I had 3 different types. 3 Kelsey Hayes with the round rivets, one Kelsey Hayes later rim, off a M38A1 with the flat head rivets, and unfortunately one Civilian ... |
| Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2023 8:26 pm Subject: New Shoes |
| Finally got around to remove old tires, sandblast, primer and paint the wheels. Had a local tire shop install new tubes in the STA super Traxions. At the 6.50x16 size, they are actually just a bit t ... |
| Topic: Firestone versus STA NDT Tires |
Mjp83
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 9:11 pm Subject: Firestone versus STA NDT Tires |
i've seen that jeep somewheres before, cant remember where.. 
Hey how are those tires holding up? Any long term reviews you want to share? Hope you don’t mind I dug that pic out of your M38! |
| Topic: Firestone versus STA NDT Tires |
Mjp83
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 4:51 pm Subject: Firestone versus STA NDT Tires |
| Looking more and more at the STA Super Traxion, I decided to look up some members who have them. How about RickG posted in 2015 a picture AND dimensions! I think I am going with these although they ... |
| Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 11:25 am Subject: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
| Thank you Brian! I am so glad to be past the dealing with greasy and rusty parts stage! For anyone questioning the best way to get rid of rust, I absolutely must recommend taking parts to a professi ... |
| Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:23 pm Subject: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Wes,
Thank you for giving me the guidance. I actually just did that, I printed out the frame diagram with the cushion list/bolt locations.
I placed rubber pads and truck bed rubber liner cut ... |
| Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:16 am Subject: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
| You are making good progress. The reproduction stuff often times is close but it costs a lot to get to that last 10% so they figure the panel can be sold with the purchaser having to work through the ... |
| Topic: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
Mjp83
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:13 am Subject: 52 M38, Farm find in NC |
There is an MWO for building an adjustable clutch rod similar to what you show. Several of us here have those Army crafted rods.
Hi Brian,
are you talking about the red primered one which I took out ... |
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