WTB:M38a1 wheels and spare tire carrier

[wilfreeman]

I am looking for 2 OLD STYLE M38a1 wheels. These are the ones without a flat spot where the center meets the rim. I am also looking for a spare tire carrier - the M38a1 style that is welded instead of bolted together.


M38 & early M38A1 wheel


M38 & Early M38A1 wheel


Late M38A1 wheel


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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

[G740]

Midwest Military has these items.
John

[wilfreeman]

Thanks for adding the visual aides Wes!

John, do you still have originals for sale? I have a line on the wheels fairly close by and have one other place to check about the carrier.
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

[G740]

Original wheels
MWM correctly manufactured spare carrier

[wilfreeman]

Thanks John. I have located several original wheels/tires. I will be taking possession of them at the Denton rally in April (I'm not in a big hurry to get them). I am still looking for a late, welded tire carrier. I am also needing 1 bumperette and late style(?) USMC top bow brackets. Prefer original parts, but will buy repro, US made as last resort. I heard the top bow brackets were different from the regular type with the wing screw that holds them in. Can someone confirm or deny this? Also, are all bumperettes the same from MB to M151?
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)