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Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: January 26, 2016, 08:08:34 AM »

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Anyway I will start a thread latter and keep it updated.

Yes please do. I'd love to see how much of a job it is to fit an M38 repro tub.
Posted by: Skip
« on: January 25, 2016, 11:19:11 PM »

I have done a little work but mostly still gathering parts. I have sent the fenders and grill out and had them blasted and primed with red oxide and the tailgate and windshield frame will go out soon. I repaired the tailgate. I also bought a repo M38 tub, I just couldn't find one that I could justify spending the money on and still have to repair. I picked up a couple of 225's one running and one with a automatic transmission. I need the auto because of damage to my back from a helo crash I was in. Anyway I will start a thread latter and keep it updated.

Skip

By the way there seems to be a lot of Mainers on here.
Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: January 24, 2016, 07:14:10 AM »

Nice comparison photos Tim.

And Skip, yes it's me.  Didn't realize that was you. Good to see you here. How about some pictures of your M38? I want to see where those parts ended up  :)
Posted by: Skip
« on: January 24, 2016, 12:01:04 AM »

Thanks for the lesson.

Skip
Posted by: athawk11
« on: January 23, 2016, 10:20:28 PM »

Without being able to see the casting number, A fairly quick way to tell the difference between a military (or older) head and a 2A, 3A, M38, DJ, etc. is to look for raised ribs between the head bolts.  No ribs= military or older.  Ribs= newer head.

This is my GPW with no ribs...





This is my 3A with ribs...

Posted by: Skip
« on: January 23, 2016, 08:47:51 PM »

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OOOH, SNAP!!!� You dog!!� I remember drooling over this the first time you spotted it.� Now you have a summer driver and a winter driver!� It's Karma...You're one of those good guys.� Good things happen to good folks!� Congratulations.

He gave it to you? Man!

The engine head is WWII or VEC 2A. The radiator might be also.� Have you found a serial # yet?� What is the block casting #?� What's the delivery date?

I'm jealous, but extremely happy for you.�

Tim

How did you know that the head was from WWII from the picture? If this is the same Ryan I bought some M38 parts from I have seen this Willys and it is/was beautiful.
Skip
Posted by: Kirkski
« on: November 29, 2015, 11:46:31 AM »

Impressive site
Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: November 29, 2015, 10:39:05 AM »

Certainly is more fun bringing them home on a trailer than watching them get hauled away on one. The M38 on its way to its next chapter in life. It will be missed.




A final family photo

Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: April 11, 2015, 09:47:10 AM »

Interesting. My bracket is also a repop but for once a "correct" reproduction is not what I needed. I gladly would have used one with longer legs!

I was a little discouraged to actually have to mail order the axe and shovel too. I scoured hardware stores, antique shops, and various estate and yard sales all winter and could not find ones of the appropriate size. Walck's to the rescue yet again....
Posted by: athawk11
« on: April 11, 2015, 09:30:31 AM »

Ry Guy,

In anticipation of fitment issues, the reproduction ax bracket is sold with extra long legs.  Once the ax is in, you slice off the extra length.

As you know, my indents are not factory, so I was facing the same issue.  I was happy to have the long bracket legs.  I look like I'm in a little more than you, but not by much...

Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: April 11, 2015, 06:56:13 AM »

I received a set of pioneer tools from a popular vendor. The shovel fit great but the axe....not so much. Not sure where the problem lies. Could be the axe, the axe head bracket, or the tub itself. All three of those things have sufficient reason to be suspect.





Since Bubba has already lent a hand several times here on this project I was too concerned about letting him take a crack at solving this problem.

I cut and then welded a bolt to each leg of the bracket to extend it out a bit. It isn't the prettiest but with a couple dabs of paint nobody will notice.



Posted by: corpsman
« on: April 09, 2015, 09:01:44 PM »

that was kind of the way I felt the last time I drove one.  it's a real workout on the arms.
Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: March 22, 2015, 06:29:05 PM »

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Time for a GoPro I'd say

or at least a suicide knob....
Posted by: Jeff_M
« on: March 22, 2015, 06:11:03 PM »

Time for a GoPro I'd say
Posted by: Ryan_M
« on: March 22, 2015, 02:26:23 PM »

Pressed the M38 into a "real" work project today. A broken tree limb that has been precariously hanging over my road was finally put out of its misery today.



And then a little ride around the yard. Cabin Fever has taken a serious hold. I need to get out on the road!!

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