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Body compatibility: 3A vs 2A vs M38
07/03/13 at 20:14:52
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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?

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Re: Body compatibility: 3A vs 2A vs M38
Reply #1 - 07/03/13 at 20:57:25
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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....
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Re: Body compatibility: 3A vs 2A vs M38
Reply #2 - 07/04/13 at 00:47:21
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All the 2A, 3A and M38 body parts will bolt together on any one of those chassis. Randy cover the major differences though.
  
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