Texas M-38 and New Member

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:50 pm

As requested, I have uploaded some photos of the good, the bad and the ugly of my new project now affectionately called "The Admiral".

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... _album.php

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:18 pm

My M-38 was owned by a ranch owner in Central Texas after its life in the military and Texas National Guard, so it has not title. The great State of Texas has required that an inspection is required of the "assembled and complete" vehicle. Hence putting it together before tearing it apart...

RonD2 · Post by **RonD2** » Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:06 pm

Hi Dennis,
Had to do the same inspection in South Carolina to get a Title. No cost, no big deal, the inspector (lady) was pleasant and professional. She came to my home, looked, signed off on the paperwork, and I had a Title and Registration a few weeks later.

Putting it together before tearing it apart? I wish I had a nickel for every time I've done that on mine. Besides great practice, I found it breeds excellent familiarity not only with the jeep but the manuals too. As a rookie mechanic I need that.

Good luck!

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:19 pm

Well, I found this today under a pile of crap in the back of the jeep... This should be fun!

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 3:22 pm

Initial inspection of my body tub after unloading and reassembling as required for title, there is quite a bit of rust through in the floor area. I am thinking that a replacement tub will probably be the best and in the long run, cheapest avenue for me to pursue. Any comments, recommendations would be helpful as I see there are many different suppliers and pricing.
Thanks,
Dennis

Pierre · Post by **Pierre** » Fri Feb 11, 2022 6:56 pm

Hey Dennis,

no experience with new tubs yet but from what I've read SGI tubs from Debella seems to be best in the business for accuracy, fit and attention to detail.
When the time comes, I'll most definitely will be ordering body parts from Debella's.

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:10 am

Good Morning All...
Finally received my title a short time ago after several months of DMV and Bonding Companies so now the fun begins. I've decided to use a local metal fabricator to replace the floor in my tub, I just really wanted to keep the original tub. He did some work on my M-37 which I was very happy with. Clean and power washed the engine, trans, transfer case and frame and now have the engine stripped down and ready to go to the machine shop. Waiting on my $89 engine hoist from China.... which might be interesting

Here are a few photos for your viewing pleasure...

rgmutchler · Post by **rgmutchler** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:50 pm

Dennis for what it is worth if you need a new floor board or the whole floor board and firewall Mullins has NOS of both, The can be pricey but then so is labor for metal work.
Ralph

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:54 pm

Sorry for the tiny photos, thought I'd try to enlarge them a bit so you can actually see something

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:22 pm

Thought it was time for a few more photos...

Post by **wesk** » Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:28 pm

You linked your thumb files not the larger photos:

I apparently I have lost my Admin Status by upper management, since I can no longer edit your posts, but I'll try to get your photos up anyway:

Investig8 · Post by **Investig8** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:53 am

Thanks Wes, much better!!

Xamon · Post by **Xamon** » Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:35 am

Looking good.

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Texas M-38 and New Member

New photos uploaded, as requested...

Body tubs