M38 top and bows on a CJ3A

[Ranger41]

I'm considering placing an M38 top on my CJ3A - not militarizing it - I just prefer the look and function.  Can anyone steer me towards measurements for the placement of the bow brackets along the body sides?  Thanks.

JB

[athawk11]

Hi Ranger.
I did the same. �I'm not home right now, but I can measure mine and post them later today.

I will say that mine may not be dead on spec. �I positioned the front most stowage bracket at a point where I thought the top bow looked the best when in the stored position. �





Tim

[athawk11]

Okay Ranger,
Hopefully these photos help. �Keep in mind, �I started the measurement from the back of the Willys �I used a square at the back to position the tape measure.

[Ranger41]

WOW!  This is perfect.  Thanks so much for the details and photos.  That 3A looks great.  Did you add the tool inserts to the tub?

John

[athawk11]

Hi John,

Your welcome. �Hopefully, this helps. �The 3A, 2A �and 503 pages have been so helpful to me. �I can rarely help folks in return. �There are so many smart Willys people out there. � This was my chance to help someone else. �

I did cut my original panels and welded in the tool inserts. �I used Jpet's  drawings.  (2A Page). �I really liked the way the tools look hanging on the side of an old Willys. �That is probably why I ended up dressing my 3A like an M38. �Like you, I also liked the functionality and the way the M38 Top bows look. �Especially in the stored position.

Good Luck with your project.

Tim

[bretto]

This photo is from Wes over on the willysmjeeps.  Very knowledgeable gent.

[mud pie]

For the truly lazy (like myself), Beachwood sells a template of the bow and footman loop locations.  Just tape it on the body, mark the holes with a Sharpie, then drill away.