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3A, 3B, DJ Technical Knowledge Base => "Original"-- Technical Questions, Answers, Observations => Topic started by: bretto on April 15, 2012, 03:22:00 PM

Title: I got the tub back on
Post by: bretto on April 15, 2012, 03:22:00 PM: I was able to do this all by myself by utilizing my old vintage Coffing hoist that is probably older than the M38.
How about those wheels? ï¿½ :-[(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb356/1brale/M38%20restore/IMG_0662.jpg)
(http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb356/1brale/M38%20restore/IMG_0667.jpg)
Title: Re: I got the tub back on
Post by: athawk11 on April 15, 2012, 05:31:22 PM: Looking good Brett. ï¿½The tub going back on was one of the most exciting moments for me. ï¿½I wish I had the removable floor of the M38. ï¿½Threading the needle with the shift tower and steering column in place on my 3A was a bit of a trick. ï¿½Your paint looks great.

This was mock up day.
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa397/athawk11/Tubmanipulation.jpg)

ï¿½Following floor pan and hat channel replacement, I needed to make sure all the mounts lined up.

I used this to pull and reset the engine also.

Tim ï¿½
Title: Re: I got the tub back on
Post by: bretto on April 15, 2012, 09:19:13 PM: Thanks Tim. ï¿½Getting closer and closer each day!
Ya, those loaders have many more uses than just dirt. :)
Title: Re: I got the tub back on
Post by: Jesse on April 15, 2012, 10:31:47 PM: Boy that brings back memories of I guess two summers ago now. I put the body on the jeep a couple of times before my dad got home since I got so worked up about it. After we painted it I had the thing lined up to go on annnnnd I bashed the back quarter right into one of the back rollbar posts. The first of many scrapes to come I'm sure.

Looking great, love the M38

-Jesse
Title: Re: I got the tub back on
Post by: calvinhunt on April 16, 2012, 12:53:58 AM: Exciting day, Brett!!!

I don't get to your end of the state as often as I used to, but when I do get there again I'll have to come by for another ongoing saga visit.
Title: Re: I got the tub back on
Post by: Matto on April 16, 2012, 07:08:16 PM: Hey Brett, ï¿½don't be so quick to trash those wheels, you should see what's on our plow truck. ;D
Tub looks great!!!
Matt