M38 : OK, Boomer

Naugha · Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:23 pm Post subject:

The thing about bodywork & paint (more stuff I have never done) is the obsession factor.
"Well, that looks nice so let's get it a little smoother / better / more better."

Hours later you are chasing another little imperfection. Shocked

It's a just war jeep. **** Please...... somebody stop me. Twisted Evil

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Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project

Xamon · Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:14 am Post subject:

Uhm... no. We are here to fuel and enable your obsession. Laughing

Seriously looks really nice, like some generals personal show room level jeep.
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Naugha · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:21 pm Post subject:

There are several small bumps and rolls left that let you know it’s the real deal. The body started out ‘not that bad’ as these things go. Keep telling myself that any month now there will be another big reassembly push then ..... crickets, chirp, chirp.

I should pack a cooler, drive out to the ‘land’, live in the ‘barn’ for a week or three and work on the M38. Seventy year old retired folks can do such things.

The wife could come and clean up, maybe do some fence repair. Wink

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Don Alvarez
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Central Florida
M38 Project

Mjp83 · Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:31 pm Post subject:

Nice work Don! I just carried my engine to the rebuilder, and ordered all new internals for it. Body work will go slow, as parts are back ordered. Your tub looks awesome!
Martin
52 M38

CoastieReid · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:36 am Post subject:

looks great!

I have a problem with perfection. Down the rabbit hole of "must be perfect" and that is how i ended up in state of blown apart jeep i am in now. I knew better but did it anyway. I knew- get it running and driving... then do the body and paint. well- as you see in my thread i just blew it apart and did it all at once.

Engine is at the machine shop= i had the builder buy the parts for it. They were excited to see the L134 come in. All they get to do now are honda engines and old clapped out cylinder head jobs.
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Naugha · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:07 am Post subject:

Thanks April. Your M38 is an inspiration.

Three months ago the shop told me my engine would be ready soon. Confused

Today I found out the mechanic working on my engine is out sick... COVID.
At least this gives me time to work on the other things and buy stuff $$

Don
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Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project

Naugha · Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:45 pm Post subject: Engine

We will not speak of the unfortunate project delays that happened over the last several months. Confused

Last week I finally got the engine back. Very Happy

Today I went to the barn and installed that bad boy. Cool

PITA, but finally got things to line up.
One little problem. The bell dowel bolts I have were for the early plate.

So I will begin an Easter Egg hunt for:

3/8 x 24 NF 3 x 3 3/8" Dowel Bolts (2)
8328311
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Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project

RonD2 · Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:38 pm Post subject: Re: Engine

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1744 Location: SO IDAHO

Nice work Don!
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Naugha · Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:18 pm Post subject:

More done today.

MetalShaper can tell you details about the heat riser

This is what happens when you watch too many G503/MB videos.

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Retired HS Teacher
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M38 Project

Naugha · Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:38 pm Post subject:

Today at the barn.

So much for tag ‘n bag.

Radiator mounts.

Manifold cone washers

Radiator support rods. OOPS/ Forgot the washer

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Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project

4x4M38 · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:41 am Post subject:

This is where Ryan’s book is invaluable.

Don’t forget to paint that timing cover before you can’t!
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1950 M38
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RonD2 · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:16 am Post subject:

Hi Don,
Looks great! Motivating!

Just curious --- did your fan center up vertically in the radiator shroud with just one rubber pad on the mounts?

The washers on my radiator mount studs are large extra-heavy thick and cover the entire hole. Not sure if they're original or not.
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--- Enzo Ferrari

Naugha · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:22 pm Post subject:

Will go back to the barn tomorrow and double check the above points.

I have been printing out and following manual diagrams & part specs for each section reassembly but sometimes miss stuff. Ryan’s book puts you on the right path. Albums, threads and videos are the other big support resources.
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Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project


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