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 Topic: Have M38A1 MD51860 for parts but... |
ApacheWillys
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 Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:02 pm Subject: Have M38A1 MD51860 for parts but... |
| No, not really. I was originally thinking I would sell the M38A1 tub, frame, and axles to recoup the money I spent buying it. I am really into preservation though, and wonder if I would be doing the h ... |
| Topic: Have M38A1 MD51860 for parts but... |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 3
Views: 5010
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 2:59 pm Subject: Have M38A1 MD51860 for parts but... |
..it is the older version with the hinge grille and angle seam fenders. I wanted to use them for my M170 but am having second thoughts.
I could build this as an M38A1 as I have the drivetrain, it onl ... |
| Topic: Whats the worst "bubba mod" you have come across? |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 74
Views: 192699
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:25 pm Subject: Whats the worst "bubba mod" you have come across? |
I just bought a bubba'd M38A1 for parts. I believe I have learned some "Bubba" rules:
No wiring system is complete unless lampcord is used.
All fasteners must be 1" longer than required, so they can ... |
| Topic: Proper connecting rod orientation |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 8
Views: 13874
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:52 pm Subject: Proper connecting rod orientation |
| I had a machine shop press new pistons on the rods of my AMC 304, and one was backward. I was glad I checked! |
| Topic: Sandblasted most of my M170 frame today.. |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 2
Views: 4538
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2011 10:24 pm Subject: Sandblasted most of my M170 frame today.. |
Here is the photos of the frame cracks and a number stamp on the frame. I think the cracks happened because someone used a lift hook in that hole to lift up the DS front corner.
http://farm7.static.f ... |
| Topic: Sandblasted most of my M170 frame today.. |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 2
Views: 4538
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2011 8:00 pm Subject: Sandblasted most of my M170 frame today.. |
| ..and didn't find any numbers stamped but the usual frame part nos. It seems to have been painted gloss black, then OD, then undercoated after the body was on, then OD again. The undercoat had to be s ... |
| Topic: M170 restoration |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 1
Views: 5495
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:12 pm Subject: M170 restoration |
Here is what I am starting with:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6181/6111139670_af6a4efb97_s.jpg
Body foreground, frame background.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6110593345_d1993c8f74_s.jpg ... |
| Topic: M170 resto proceeding |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 1
Views: 4237
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 8:46 am Subject: M170 resto proceeding |
I have decided to restore the M170 as a cargo or troop carrier. I want to preserve it and be able to convert it to an ambulance or radio version in the future.
Would the patent plate be MD-Axxxxx ?
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| Topic: I pulled the old plugs off my M38A1 |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 11
Views: 13489
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 6:58 am Subject: I pulled the old plugs off my M38A1 |
| This happened to me once on my Ford Courier. I neglected a tune up, and hauled dirt bikes to Flagstaff during a snowstorm. Engine lost power and died. Removed plugs and cleaned them with gas (on the r ... |
| Topic: M170 restoration starting...maybe |
ApacheWillys
Replies: 2
Views: 4129
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2011 1:05 pm Subject: M170 restoration starting...maybe |
| Well, I have a frame, tub, axles, springs, and drivetrain except the Dana 18. No data plates. Big concern. I am sandblasting the frame next week in hopes of finding a number stamped on the frame. Will ... |
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