Finally started working on my M38

ocwd · Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2012 2:58 pm Post subject: M38A1

The frame has good repairs to the front and back. The body is rotted and crunched in a few spots. The A1 will not be restored by me. I will be having some fun with it in the desert.

53a1 · Member Joined: Jun 25, 2008 Posts: 583 Location: Kern Co.

How much money will you have to put into it to make it reliable enough for the desert? Maybe a couple ATVs would be safer to venture out in.
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ocwd · Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2012 1:49 pm Post subject: M38A1

It's really just brakes, tires and a battery. I was thinking of putting 11" drums on the front but haven't decided.

ocwd · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:39 pm Post subject: Floor

Removed 45 pop rivets and the home made floor pan installed by the previous owner. Hat channels look good but the oak is missing. I'll need to get a new driver's floor pan.

wesk · Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:28 pm Post subject:

Why are the hat channels even with the driver's side floor? The A1 floor interupts the hat channels so the tank can sit in it's tank well.
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53a1 · Member Joined: Jun 25, 2008 Posts: 583 Location: Kern Co.

Take your time. I worked on mine off and on for a couple years before it was completed.
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ocwd · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:59 am Post subject: M38 Floor

These are pictures of my M38 that I am restoring. Dave and I had a brief discussion regarding the M38A1 that I am not restoring but now I am back to my flat fender Jeep restoration. I am sure that this is going to take a couple more years Sad

. I need to get the rotisserie built before I really start working on the body. Until then, it's just some minor scrapping and banging out of dents.

ocwd · Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 7:02 pm Post subject: Tub

Did some work on the rear corner. Dents everywhere.

ocwd · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 7:47 am Post subject: Tub

Dropped the tub off at Orange County Sandblasting on Friday 7/20/2012. $300 for the floor, under side, and inside tool and battery box. I did the outside panels with a fiber disk and grinder. The fiber disk removed paint, rust and bondo and was fairly kind to the sheet metal. I used about 8 disks at $4 each. Replacement driver's side floor arrived from Midwest Military a few weeks ago.

53a1 · Member Joined: Jun 25, 2008 Posts: 583 Location: Kern Co.

Let us know how the sand blasting goes. The guy went to last time got a little agressive but maybe that is the norm. I just don't have enough experience to know. When I got my parts back there was a rough surface finish on the metal. When I primed it I had to apply a few coats and sand them down to get it smooth again. Paint sure sticks well though.
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ocwd · Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2012 1:06 pm Post subject: Tub

These guys did my fenders and grill a couple of years ago. They came out nice.

53a1 · Member Joined: Jun 25, 2008 Posts: 583 Location: Kern Co.

Dave, how should they look after blasting? Do your parts have a rough surface? I know when I sand blast small parts myself they are smooth. I'm asking because I'm kinda scared to bring my tub to the guy in my area.

Thanks.
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ocwd · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 8:25 am Post subject: Tub

I wonder if your guy is a bit harsh with stuff. My tub was slightly rough but covered up nicely with one coat of primer. Here it is back from the blaster. I'll get a close up shot today before I finish applying primer to the bottom of the tub.

ocwd · Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:28 am Post subject: Tub

Maybe experience has something to do with it also. When I called for an estimate the first question was "is there any undercoating" He told me $300 to $350 on the phone. Then, when I dropped it off he told me closer to $300. When I picked it up, he charged me $250. The guy told me that they have done 50 or so Jeeps over the years.

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1740 Location: SO IDAHO

My guy came to me- with a truck mt unit. Did it all, tub, fenders, hood,
windshield frame, tailgate, spare tire mt, seat frames, you name it. 400 bucks.
Good job.
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