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ChuckW Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 210 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 9:56 am Post subject: New enclosure |
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New winter top and side curtains from Dave P. Doors I have had for years.
_________________ Chuck W.
Dixie Division MVC #002
1952 M38/M100
M274A2
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wesk Site Administrator
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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:42 am Post subject: |
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ChuckW...where in Alabama are you? I just resurrected a 1951 M38 from scrap parts here in Huntsville. |
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Dmk67 Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2017 Posts: 18 Location: Rhode Island
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:28 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
Please excuse my inexperience and ignorance in this post.
You have a great looking jeep there !!
You note that this is a new “winter” top. Is there such a thing as a summer top? I would enjoy a “summer” top , if there is such a thing!(especially at red lights!) but don’t much care for sides or back in summer.
Thank you for your time,
Dave
M38
Manufactured 8/1951
MC 31118 |
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Kendall Member
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 344 Location: Wichita, KS
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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The military never made "summer" and "winter" tops. The enclosures for these jeeps are composed of a top, two side curtains and two doors. In the summer, I either remove just the side curtains or side curtains and attach the straps on the back of the top to the top bows (this method keeps some shade on the seats but allows full ventilation).
Some vendors sell "summer" tops which do not have the turn-button fasteners so you cannot attach side curtains for those type of tops.
Kendall _________________ 1951 M38
1952 M38
1952 M38A1
1942 Dodge WC-55
1951 M100 trailer
1942 Ben Hur trailer |
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Dmk67 Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2017 Posts: 18 Location: Rhode Island
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you for the reply,
I didn’t realize i could roll up the back and attach it to bows. Sadly I think I’m missing one part of the bows, I don’t have a pipe (or solid bar?) that would go from windshield frame to bow. I have snaps on cover over were the doors would go but nothing for them to go around so I’m thinking I have two solid bar / pipes ( one on each side) missing, so with that said I haven’t driven with the top as I don’t want to damage (rip) anything by having a piece missing.
Thanks
Dave |
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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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Dmk67...You can purchase some 3/8 diameter bar stock and make your own...I did. It's not hard. Go to Wes Kettles photos and look around for the plans for the bows/supports. |
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ChuckW Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 210 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | ChuckW...where in Alabama are you? I just resurrected a 1951 M38 from scrap parts here in Huntsville. |
I am NE of Birmingham just off I-59. I usually go to the Veteran's Memorial Museum vehicle rally in Huntsville in May every year. _________________ Chuck W.
Dixie Division MVC #002
1952 M38/M100
M274A2
1964 CJ3B |
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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:15 pm Post subject: |
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ChuckW wrote: | Quote: | ChuckW...where in Alabama are you? I just resurrected a 1951 M38 from scrap parts here in Huntsville. |
I am NE of Birmingham just off I-59. I usually go to the Veteran's Memorial Museum vehicle rally in Huntsville in May every year. |
Sa..weet...see ya there next May.
I was at the museum a couple weeks ago...they let me go inside behind the ropes to check out their M38 for wiring routing. |
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ChuckW Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 210 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Randy and I co-hosted the 2012 MVPA convention in Huntsville at the Von Braun Center. _________________ Chuck W.
Dixie Division MVC #002
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1964 CJ3B |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16256 Location: Wisconsin
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ChuckW Member
Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 210 Location: Alabama
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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I have to admit that my NOS passenger side door cover did not look so good when I unwrapped it and installed it onto the door frame.
I had to replace the plastic "glass". I unstitched it and reused the binding, found a roll of the 30 gauge clear plastic on-line for $20, and restiched everything with my hand sewing awl. It was quite a job, but I think it turned out OK.
_________________ Chuck W.
Dixie Division MVC #002
1952 M38/M100
M274A2
1964 CJ3B |
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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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That is awesome...a lot of patience to sew all that by hand. But it's worth it... Looks good. |
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Dmk67 Member
Joined: Jul 21, 2017 Posts: 18 Location: Rhode Island
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Posted: Sun Jul 22, 2018 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Mr. Kettle,
Thank you for the links and pictures. I need to get a device were I can explore your albums better. Thank you for being friendly and freely handing out your advice and suggestions. I was hesitant to ask or comment due to some other boards I’ve looked at but it seems different here. Thanks for that.
Dave |
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16256 Location: Wisconsin
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