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Topic: Canvas Repair kit |
TomM
Replies: 4
Views: 2222
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:07 am Subject: Sewing |
Just to confirm, did you buy an awl or palm?
For refastening straps either will work. The repair depends upon your keeping significant tension on the thread.
For a rip in canvas, trying to sew a ri ... |
Topic: Radio Receptable and Harness Assembly. |
TomM
Replies: 18
Views: 6309
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2022 6:10 pm Subject: Ground cable |
I just dismantled my cable connection to see what I had installed. The frame hole A on my frame will accommodate a 1/4” bolt - no larger. I do not have hole “b” in the body mount bracket.
I did ... |
Topic: Radio Receptable and Harness Assembly. |
TomM
Replies: 18
Views: 6309
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2022 5:10 pm Subject: Cable ground |
Use of hole B referenced above may be a challenge due to the available cable length and lack of access and space for a nut between the body mount and hat channel.
If you would like a photo of my inst ... |
Topic: Radio Receptable and Harness Assembly. |
TomM
Replies: 18
Views: 6309
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:40 pm Subject: Ground to frame |
The ground lead attaches to the frame. There is a pre-drilled hole about 1.5” to the rear of the bottom rivet of the body-mount bracket. |
Topic: M-38 differential, transmission |
TomM
Replies: 3
Views: 2271
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2022 6:40 pm Subject: Differential |
Where are you located?
What are you trying to have repaired?
Brian moved a few years back but the town escapes me at the moment.
If you are looking to have differential work done and you are in the ... |
Topic: Retire USMC Maj. Ben Daugherty age 92 passes! |
TomM
Replies: 7
Views: 6055
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 4:06 am Subject: Maj. Ben |
Thank you for all you gave Maj. Ben. From USMC to Community to us on MJeeps you are missed. |
Topic: Replacement Tubs |
TomM
Replies: 16
Views: 8384
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:00 am Subject: Body kits |
Being clear - there are only 2 manufacturers of reproduction tubs: MDJuan (Phillipines) & SGI (India).
Any vendors you see in the US sell one or the other. Do your research as there is plenty o ... |
Topic: Finally started working on my M38 |
TomM
Replies: 310
Views: 366245
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Wed May 19, 2021 6:13 pm Subject: Balance |
Were you able to balance your tires by using weights only on the inside of the rim? |
Topic: M38 T90 “Chattering” 1st and second |
TomM
Replies: 5
Views: 4392
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:00 pm Subject: Chatter |
You did not mention the clutch but I have to ask - did you change anything of the clutch?
Is the chatter all the time or only when letting your foot off the clutch?
For clarity is your “chattering” ... |
Topic: Are these M38A1 Jeeps? |
TomM
Replies: 18
Views: 11831
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2021 7:28 pm Subject: Hood blocks |
The hood blocks on the M38 look special. |
Topic: Steering Wheel Restoration |
TomM
Replies: 4
Views: 4712
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2020 5:56 am Subject: Steering Wheel Restoration |
I used PC7 epoxy and mixed it with OD paint. After smoothing and wet sanding the match was close enough that the repairs are not overly apparent and the steering wheel is still its original finish ra ... |
Topic: Painting the letters on the light switch |
TomM
Replies: 6
Views: 5843
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:06 pm Subject: Letters |
Were the letters white? Or natural unpainted alloy?
If Alloy (how I did mine) use a small very flat sanding block with 1500 grit sandpaper to remove the paint.
If you want white letters you can fir ... |
Topic: Bakelite steering wheel repair |
TomM
Replies: 4
Views: 6439
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:38 pm Subject: Steering wheel |
Experiment with adding OD paint to your epoxy (I used PC7 epoxy - now 12 years ago). If you match the epoxy color to the wheel you can do a final sanding of the epoxy with fine paper. Then sand the e ... |
Topic: Keeping it in the Family - Audrey's Hunting Jeep M38A1 |
TomM
Replies: 2
Views: 9216
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Forum: Jeep Project Threads Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2019 3:47 pm Subject: Family jeep |
Nice work on the family jeep! It's great to see these jeeps alive again with their family memories in the drivers seat. Have fun with it. |
Topic: FOUND - M38 steering gear box, later style WTB |
TomM
Replies: 0
Views: 4439
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 7:08 pm Subject: FOUND - M38 steering gear box, later style WTB |
Looking to buy a late M38 version (after s/n 31xxx) steering gear box.
Can rebuild but should have a good worm and sector.
Thanks
Tom
27Aug19. Update - got one on the way. Thanks |
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