Eastern Canada M38CDN

ECVJeeps · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 4:51 am Post subject:

Same process for all seams, the hat channels I etched primed on the inside and then a couple of coats of hi-build primer on the inside.
The weldable primer I picked up at one of the welding supply shops here in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

I did not want to be replacing hat channels ever again on this jeep.
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1952 M38CDN (in progress)
1942 GPW 51859(in waiting)
M100 CDN #0548(in progress)
M100 CDN #0281

ECVJeeps · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:07 am Post subject:

Another interesting thing I found with this M38 was that the axe head sheath was removed and the axe bracket holes were brazed up for some reason. Since I wanted the pioneer tools I had to find and replace the sheath.

I removed from my donor tub the axe head sheath along with the surrounding metal and used the existing footman loop holes to line up the axe head sheath.
I figured this was the closest I would get to locating it in the correct position.

Next I drilled completely through a few of the spot welds with a 1/8” bit, and then removed the donor section and continued to drill the spot welds out with a spot weld cutter.
I then re-positioned the axe head sheath to check fit and alignment, after I was satisfied I removed it, sand blasted both surfaces, prepped with weld through primer and re-welded the section in place.

Then I removed the section for the axe head bracket, cleaned up the backing plate with the welded nuts and fabricated a new patch panel and repaired that area.

Problem solved!
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1952 M38CDN (in progress)
1942 GPW 51859(in waiting)
M100 CDN #0548(in progress)
M100 CDN #0281

pickle · Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:53 pm Post subject:

Thanks Pat. so on the hat channels, did you drill your holes through the hat channels so they would be in a new location with respect to the old, or just go with it in a new location as you would have prepped the old stuff anyways?

and no paint on the inside of the hat channel at all, just the high build? I just wondered.

I appreciate all the advice.

thanks,

Mk

ECVJeeps · Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 6:16 am Post subject:

Where possible I used the original locations for the spot welds, however there were some places that had no original metal on either side so it was a best guess for these locations.
After the hat channels were drilled, and then I used a small drill bit, 1/8" in the drill to clean the paint from the underside of the tub. I would use the side of the drill bit tip to scratch the paint from where the weld was going. This method can also be used in a tight area to remove rust if you do not have access to a sand blaster.

No paint on the underside of the hat channels is correct. I use the weldable primer on the mating surfaces, both sides. Then a couple of coats of epoxy hi-build primer again on both surfaces, tub underside and the inside of the hat channels.
I did not paint inside the hat channels because when I am completely satisfied with how the jeep is running I plan on spraying rust check inside the hat channels.
This will leave the underside a bit oily, but here in Canada where they use tons and tons of salt to keep the roads clear of ice and snow each winter, it will be worth it.
I do not plan on driving my jeep in the winter, however the reason it was rusted out as bad as it was is because of where it has spent a good part of its life.
The salt on the roads, and living less than 10 miles from the ocean is not a good combination for body metal in our vehicles here on the east coast of Canada.

Cheers
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1952 M38CDN (in progress)
1942 GPW 51859(in waiting)
M100 CDN #0548(in progress)
M100 CDN #0281

ECVJeeps · Posted: Wed Mar 13, 2013 6:49 pm Post subject:

Well, this day has been a very long time coming.

Sorry for the blurry second pic.
Now to start on all the little bolt on items!
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1952 M38CDN (in progress)
1942 GPW 51859(in waiting)
M100 CDN #0548(in progress)
M100 CDN #0281

evanso1975 · Posted: Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:11 am Post subject:

Congratulations! A really nice job.
Wish my tub was as far on as that. Sad

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Owen

1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406

M38CDNBill · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:58 pm Post subject:

Hello Pat,

Very nice job and you really give me the desire to start immediately the reconstruction of another M38.

Cheers
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Guy aka M38CDNBill
1945 Willys MB
1945 Chevrolet G7107 (in progress)

ECVJeeps · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:06 pm Post subject:

Thanks
I see you are from Three Rivers, my home town is North Bay, kinda close.

Another project is always a good thing, it keeps me out of the house and out of my wife's way.

Cheers
Pat
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1952 M38CDN (in progress)
1942 GPW 51859(in waiting)
M100 CDN #0548(in progress)
M100 CDN #0281

M38CDNBill · Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2013 8:30 pm Post subject:

ECVJeeps · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 7:45 pm Post subject: M38CDN Update

Well after a bit of a delay I finally have an update on my wife's M38.
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[img]http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/2393/medium/20150607_203530.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/2393/medium/20150607_203625_1_.jpg[/img]

For some reason I can't seem to get the pictures to load?
Sorry guys.

wesk · Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 9:27 pm Post subject:

The account where the photos are hosted must be public. If you used a password to access the site then it's not public.
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45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

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