My Willys 3A and 3B Community

TECH FAQ SECTIONS => BODY and trim => Topic started by: MikeB on February 13, 2019, 03:12:07 PM

Title: Need a measurment please.
Post by: MikeB on February 13, 2019, 03:12:07 PM

Trying to figure out if the previous owner of my M38 modified the rear wheel arches.

Can some one do a quick measurement so i can compere what stock is vs what I have?

This is assuming the M38 had the same rear wheel arch radius to a CJ3!

Looking for length (A) and height (B)

My M38 has a length(A) of 36 and height (B) of 11.25 which if you do the fancy math using the cord and height of a arc segment to find the radius, means my wheel well has a 20" radius
I keep getting told it should have a 16" radius?

Title: Re: Need a measurment please.
Post by: athawk11 on February 13, 2019, 06:33:07 PM

The wheel well flares back the other direction on both sides.  If I measure just before they start curving the other way, I get 31.5" for "A". I get 14.5" for "B".  I checked 2-3A tubs and 1-2A tub.  All measurements are the same.  The wheel well openings on an M38 would match a 3A.

Title: Re: Need a measurment please.
Post by: MikeB on February 13, 2019, 08:53:45 PM

Well this is frustrating. Looks like the previous owner opened up the rear wheel arch to fit larger tires.  As can be seen in the pictures below.  Stock vs what I have, *!

Title: Re: Need a measurment please.
Post by: Spacecrab on September 25, 2019, 07:08:57 PM

Dont think I would have noticed at quick glance, are you going to return to stock or leave as is?

Title: Re: Need a measurment please.
Post by: Chuck W. on September 26, 2019, 10:44:55 AM

Classic Enterprises makes a wheel arch repair panel that might work well if you are interested in restoring your tub.
https://www.classicent.com/products/jeep-wheel-flare-repair-panel (https://www.classicent.com/products/jeep-wheel-flare-repair-panel)

(https://www.classicent.com/images/custom/jeep/jeep-wheel-flare.jpg)

Title: Re: Need a measurment please.
Post by: mtnman37879 on September 26, 2019, 12:40:48 PM

Quote from: Chuck Watford on September 26, 2019, 10:44:55 AM

Classic Enterprises makes a wheel arch repair panel that might work well if you are interested in restoring your tub.
https://www.classicent.com/products/jeep-wheel-flare-repair-panel (https://www.classicent.com/products/jeep-wheel-flare-repair-panel)

(https://www.classicent.com/images/custom/jeep/jeep-wheel-flare.jpg)

I used that wheel arch in my last restoration. It was very well made and fit perfect.