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Posted by: LeeC
« on: October 20, 2017, 07:23:48 PM »

What's that funny symbol with the leaf?
Posted by: MikeB
« on: October 16, 2017, 11:36:24 PM »

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That looks really good.� Do you know where the hanging pedals came from?�
I have a Ford Pinto engine in my M-38 and I used the hanging pedals from the Pinto and do not really like them so far.� I am in the rewire stage now with a long way to go to get it on the road.
These are a really good platform to start with.
Tom

The pedals came from a 84' jeep XJ Cherokee as did the master clutch cylinder and master brake cylinder
Posted by: 64CJ5
« on: October 15, 2017, 08:57:30 PM »

That looks really good.  Do you know where the hanging pedals came from? 
I have a Ford Pinto engine in my M-38 and I used the hanging pedals from the Pinto and do not really like them so far.  I am in the rewire stage now with a long way to go to get it on the road.
These are a really good platform to start with.
Tom
Posted by: aboyandhisdog
« on: October 14, 2017, 04:08:14 PM »

Very nice, excellent work!
Posted by: MikeB
« on: October 14, 2017, 02:27:51 PM »

Well I just have to tidy a few loose ends up, a pair of rear shocks and finish painting the tub and this project is finished, drives like a dream, the 4.3L V6 has ample power for my needs. The Jeep has come along way in the past few years. A few before and after shots.
Posted by: MikeB
« on: January 05, 2017, 11:18:14 AM »

Finally after two years the M38 is drivable, took her for a spin around the yard, even though it was -25c  it was still fun. Some updated pictures. I'd say she's about 70% complete.
Posted by: MikeB
« on: April 05, 2016, 09:57:04 PM »

With the extra weight of the motor, axles, tranny, roll age and all the extras the springs should flex just fine, if they are a bit stiff I can always remove a leaf.
Posted by: Skip
« on: April 02, 2016, 10:49:30 PM »

Will the springs be too stiff, are you removing any of the leaves?

Skip
Posted by: MikeB
« on: March 24, 2016, 02:29:25 PM »

The frame is partly boxed, going to work on completely boxing it in after its all up and running, then I'll pull the tub, send it to,paint and box the frame. Probably in a few years.

Using 2.5" lifted YJ springs from Pro-Comp.

Been making progress, new springs in the front, I have new spring for the rear but need to install them, other than that I just need to bleed the brakes and clutch and she should be good to go.

Pics of the springs, rear cargo area and battery location and be-built windshield frame etc.
Posted by: Skip
« on: March 23, 2016, 09:24:14 PM »

Looks good, what springs are you using? Did you box the frame?

Skip
Posted by: MikeB
« on: January 02, 2016, 08:15:37 PM »

Sorry, been busy and not had time to stop in an update things.

The M38 project it moving along nicely, although a little slower than I wanted.

Hope to have it finished mid summer t the rate I'm going.

Since my last visit, I've added 'slightly' bigger tires, started the body work, worked out the kinks in the motor, rebuild the front axle, re-wired the electric, built a tire carrier and just plain had fun.
Posted by: corpsman
« on: February 14, 2015, 10:01:53 PM »

cool!  looks like you've got a good base to start with.  good luck.  I want my next one to be a near stock '52 M38
Posted by: macrisel
« on: September 10, 2014, 12:09:00 PM »

Very cool!  Looks like a fun project!
Posted by: MikeB
« on: September 10, 2014, 12:13:45 AM »

And one final picture, from the rear, I'd just brought her home and stared to Strip her down a bit but not started any work on here, I love the folded windscreen look.
Posted by: MikeB
« on: September 10, 2014, 12:09:07 AM »

Plan is to paint her a Kaki/tan Colour, with black trim. The grill is the colour of choice, but final paint is a ways away.

Other plans are to relocate the battery to the rear, install an onboard air system and a host of other things.

As you may have guessed it will not be a back to factory resto, but a build to make it safe as a daily driver and a safe offroad rig.