#1bcshooter
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These jeeps have nothing to do with Chrysler.
M38 Jeep Restoration
- Thread starter Hawkshadow
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These jeeps have nothing to do with Chrysler.
No kidding!!
I said I think moparts has restored a few of them and might have some parts laying around. I know those guys are into military vehicles as well.
You can buy anything desired for one a unit like this. $$$ being no problem of course.
If your visa can handle it the question is what material would you desire the body in?
The aftermarket / OEM selection on these units is insane; buy a JP magazine. You can find pretty much anything for them. The CF angle may complicate things but the cool thing about jeeps is the aftermarket support.
If your visa can handle it the question is what material would you desire the body in?
The aftermarket / OEM selection on these units is insane; buy a JP magazine. You can find pretty much anything for them. The CF angle may complicate things but the cool thing about jeeps is the aftermarket support.
FWIW, looking at your tub, I would buy a MIG welder and just fix it - it's not that bad and having the original tub is desireable from an authenticity standpoint. Replacing the off piece of sheet metal is not as arduous as you might suspect and the pin-holes are easily filled.
Monroe - What gave it away? Was it the super-sleak racing lean to the left? I sent those fellows up in Beaverton an e-mail to see if they have anything - can't have too many sources!
Tokguy - My goal with the body is to have it as original as possible. However I AM thinking of having it linexed for durability and longevity as I heard that they now colour match.
Claven - I totally agree, and would like to keep the original body if it proves feasible. Looking it over I have found several bondo patches, and there is a seam on the outer tub just in front of both of the seats which makes me wonder if it hasn't been pieced with another tub already at some point in time. I'll have to get some good pictures of it, but the other indicator is that there is the sheath for the head of the axe on one side of the weld, but not the bracket for the handle on the other.
She's slowly being stripped down, and we'll get our best idea of body condition when the tub comes off. Then we can also get a full look at the body cross members on the underside of the tub as well.
I sent those fellows up in Beaverton an e-mail to see if they have anything - can't have too many sources!Tokguy - My goal with the body is to have it as original as possible. However I AM thinking of having it linexed for durability and longevity as I heard that they now colour match.
Claven - I totally agree, and would like to keep the original body if it proves feasible. Looking it over I have found several bondo patches, and there is a seam on the outer tub just in front of both of the seats which makes me wonder if it hasn't been pieced with another tub already at some point in time. I'll have to get some good pictures of it, but the other indicator is that there is the sheath for the head of the axe on one side of the weld, but not the bracket for the handle on the other.
She's slowly being stripped down, and we'll get our best idea of body condition when the tub comes off. Then we can also get a full look at the body cross members on the underside of the tub as well.
It's been another productive day of skinned knuckles and progress as the strip down continues. Special thanks go out to Artyman for all of his help today!
The tailgate and soft-top bow were the first to go, and then we moved on to disconnecting all ties between the tub and frame.
It takes quite a while meticulously disconnecting the connections behind the dash running through the fire wall, and ensuring that everything is labelled.
Wire by wire, the harness is disconnected, labelled, and removed.
Once the electrical bonds were freed, the next parts removed were:
- air filter (bolted to the body)
- parking brake (cable disconnected from brake on drive line, and handle on dash)
- clutch, brake, and gas pedals
- choke cable
- hand throttle cable
The fuel tank was removed and stored, and all bolts holding the tub to the frame were... encouraged to relinquish their posts.
As she sits, the tub is ready to come off. The only thing keeping it on is the steering wheel. We tried unbolting the steering column from the bell housing, but they weren't overly exited to part ways. They began to separate, and then wouldn't go further. Rather than forging ahead with brute force and ignorance, we left them in place to research find the most appropriate solution.
Does anybody have any advice on how to get the steering column off so that I can remove the tub?
The tailgate and soft-top bow were the first to go, and then we moved on to disconnecting all ties between the tub and frame.
It takes quite a while meticulously disconnecting the connections behind the dash running through the fire wall, and ensuring that everything is labelled.
Wire by wire, the harness is disconnected, labelled, and removed.
Once the electrical bonds were freed, the next parts removed were:
- air filter (bolted to the body)
- parking brake (cable disconnected from brake on drive line, and handle on dash)
- clutch, brake, and gas pedals
- choke cable
- hand throttle cable
The fuel tank was removed and stored, and all bolts holding the tub to the frame were... encouraged to relinquish their posts.
As she sits, the tub is ready to come off. The only thing keeping it on is the steering wheel. We tried unbolting the steering column from the bell housing, but they weren't overly exited to part ways. They began to separate, and then wouldn't go further. Rather than forging ahead with brute force and ignorance, we left them in place to research find the most appropriate solution.
Does anybody have any advice on how to get the steering column off so that I can remove the tub?
My hands are still caked in grease and dirt...
All I ask is a drive to range when its all fixed up
For sure! There will be many, many more days like today before then. But it's all part of the fun, right?
Monroe - What gave it away? Was it the super-sleak racing lean to the left?
It was the princess auto tail lights!!!
Yeah Morparts is a great place. I have a 69 Swinger and the work they did to bring my baby back to life was superb. I also agree with Claven, try to keep as much of the original tub as possible. If the body becomes to much for you, the guys at morparts are $60 an hour for body, and they specialize in bringing rusty barn finds back to life. I've seen them do way more with much worse. I'm sure they would love to have that bad boy in their shop.
You should post some of those old pictures you have of it. Maybe post that "rad" story... I always got a kick out of that one!!
*edit* On second thought, maybe that "rad" story might be tad inappropriate!!
...Someone pissed in the rad didn't they?
LOL no... ask Johnny7 about the guy who gave him advice on the rad. It's a pretty funny story.
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It's been a momentous day! The body is off and we're down to the frame. As always, there are several pictures to placate Claven's viewing hunger
The day started with removing the steering wheel. Next we removed as many of the bolted floor pan sections as possible so that the body could come off. We lifted the tub off and got a close look at just how rough of a shape it's in..
Giving it the once over revealed the full extent of the rust damage, large swaths of bondo, and several assorted riveted patches, I have arrived at the conclusion that a new tub is in order.
With the tub off, we get our first good look at the frame condition. It appears to be in remarkably good shape despite the condition of the tub.
Progress has been swift. I set the goal of having the body off by her 60th birthday, which if I read the data plate right is in only a couple of days!
Stay tuned as the tear down continues!
The day started with removing the steering wheel. Next we removed as many of the bolted floor pan sections as possible so that the body could come off. We lifted the tub off and got a close look at just how rough of a shape it's in..
Giving it the once over revealed the full extent of the rust damage, large swaths of bondo, and several assorted riveted patches, I have arrived at the conclusion that a new tub is in order.
With the tub off, we get our first good look at the frame condition. It appears to be in remarkably good shape despite the condition of the tub.
Progress has been swift. I set the goal of having the body off by her 60th birthday, which if I read the data plate right is in only a couple of days!
Stay tuned as the tear down continues!
