M-38A1 Windshield Hinges

OKCM38CDN · Post by **OKCM38CDN** » Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:47 am

I have a set of M-38A1 windshield hinges that are / were chrome. Last I knew the hinges for the M-38A1 are hard to come by. (Someone will prove me wrong

).

What is the best way to clean these up to take them back to plain metal so I can prime and paint. Do I send them out to a plating company to have the chrome removed or what?

Please advise...

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Sun Dec 22, 2019 12:54 pm

Brent has some new:

https://www.ebay.com/p/1655695099

Shame you can’t find some plastic jeep guy that wants those chrome ones....

OKCM38CDN · Post by **OKCM38CDN** » Sun Dec 22, 2019 2:18 pm

Wrong listing, I searched his store and only has the upper half...

I did search KaiserWillys site after I posted the topic; and they have the complete set both upper and lowers for $189 per set. Will most likely go that route and then sell the leftovers on evil Bay...

KW also had the Phillips screws for them too...

Thanks for the attempt...

G740 · Post by **G740** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:00 am

You had better make sure what you are getting. The MD Juan import hinges are junk. They are not strong enough and will bend easily.
The screws are listed on eBay, Midwest Military/JBizal. They are not just Phillips screws. They are a special item that MWM manufactured specifically for this application. They have a serrated countersunk head as you will notice in the photos I posted.
John

OKCM38CDN · Post by **OKCM38CDN** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 7:38 am

Thanks John, Letts me know KW is still buying from overseas dealers to fill their stock... Have been burnt before with their products... an now that you mention it the screws do have ridges on them to keep them in place (Like lock washers).

Well looks like the hinges I have go off to see if I can get them UNPLATED...

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 1:54 pm

Sorry about that!

Here is the correct listing. And you are right. Top only.

https://www.ebay.com/p/1655695099

It never hurts to make a call Hal. Sometimes one finds
exactly what one is looking for by talking to a human.

Electrons can only do so much..,

Lol!

Brian

OKCM38CDN · Post by **OKCM38CDN** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 2:03 pm

Still wrong listing, takes me to a gas tank gasket... dang evil bay...

Post by **wesk** » Mon Dec 23, 2019 3:28 pm

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... e&_sacat=0