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Posted by: garage gnome
« on: July 03, 2013, 08:47:21 PM »

All the 2A, 3A and M38 body parts will bolt together on any one of those chassis. Randy cover the major differences though.
Posted by: 1955CJ-5
« on: July 03, 2013, 04:57:25 PM »

I'll tell you what I know...

The wheel house tops are 2" longer on a 2a, that translates into less leg room.

The 3a windshield frame is taller than the 2a, but I don't know by how much.

The M-38 has a larger opening for the fuel filler neck, and the floor pan over the transmission is removable on an M-38, much like the early CJ-5. Some M-38's have a larger/deeper fuel tank..

M-38 dash is very different-gauge location, switches and it has a glove box....2a and 3a are very similar..

I'm sure there are a multitude of other M-38 vs 3a differences..top bow fastening, grab handles, hinged grill, brush guards on the headlights etc

I don't know about frame mounts....
Posted by: PaulS
« on: July 03, 2013, 04:14:52 PM »

How similar are the bodies on the 3A, 2A, and M38?  To what extent can one be swapped out for another?

I presume that most or all of the other parts can be easily swapped.  Correct?

Thanks,

-Paul