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timjuhl
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 12:41 pm    Post subject: Early M38A1 battery box cover Reply with quote
I'm tryin to recreate a battery box cover for my project. I have a blank cover but need to come up with a way to secure it. Since mine is an early version, I'm going with a cover that is held on by thumbscrews and need some detail on the straps. Can anyone describe the fasteners that are used to secure the straps to the lid and provide a photo maybe?

For that matter, any pix showing close up detail of the straps would be welcome.

Have a great holiday season!

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hillbilly21
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:57 pm    Post subject: cover Reply with quote
Look on Midwest Military Web site John has some !!! Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 1:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not sure about M38A1's, but my M38 battery cover has quarter-turn wingbolts. Maybe the early A1's were similar (but obviously more bolts)?

The picture of an early repro cover on Peter Debella's site may help (half way down the page):

http://www.debellajeepparts.com/m38premier.htm

Merry Christmas!

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PostPosted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 8:40 pm    Post subject: Lid Reply with quote
The straps, both early or late types, were spot welded to the lid. They were not mechanically fastened.
John
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