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Topic: WTB: Original M38A1 Hood - VGC |
jonesal
Replies: 8
Views: 3969
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 7:45 am Subject: Re: WTB: Original M38A1 Hood - VGC |
Looking to buy an original M38A1 hood in good to very good condition (and fenders) anywhere in central and upper midwest.
Thanks in advance.
Wally
Minnesota
Wally,
PM sent.
Al Jones
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Topic: E brake w/ overdrive? |
jonesal
Replies: 4
Views: 8580
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:36 am Subject: Re: thanks |
Thanks for the time it took to make these suggestions. Great ideas. Will post a follow up.
JP
Any follow-up to post? I'm doing the same thing in 2019 and was hoping to see pics of it. Thanks. |
Topic: Regulator Letters to Wire Numbers |
jonesal
Replies: 2
Views: 5970
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 3:35 pm Subject: Regulator Letters to Wire Numbers |
Thanks Wes. That information helps.
I certainly agree with your comment about the numbering. The problem is my eyesight is going and one pair of glasses isn't enough anymore. So for folks like m ... |
Topic: Regulator Letters to Wire Numbers |
jonesal
Replies: 2
Views: 5970
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:57 am Subject: Regulator Letters to Wire Numbers |
Searched around and could not find this topic. Can anyone confirm for me the following regulator plug/receptacle scheme on a late M38A1 (and what TM you found it in):
Regulator four pin receptacle ... |
Topic: Wanted: Reproduction Winch Mount for M38A1 |
jonesal
Replies: 6
Views: 8349
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:23 am Subject: Wanted: Reproduction Winch Mount for M38A1 |
I saw the one on eBay. I think it a poor place to assess my criteria in post No. 1. But thanks for pointing it out none-the-less.
Wes, thanks for posting the drawing. |
Topic: Wanted: Reproduction Winch Mount for M38A1 |
jonesal
Replies: 6
Views: 8349
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:30 am Subject: Wanted: Reproduction Winch Mount for M38A1 |
By the time I take the vehicle, steel, and winch to the local shop, I probably can have it done myself (not quite). Reproduction time.
Wes, thanks for the suggestions. I'll do some sleuthing and ... |
Topic: Wanted: Reproduction Winch Mount for M38A1 |
jonesal
Replies: 6
Views: 8349
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2015 7:49 am Subject: Wanted: Reproduction Winch Mount for M38A1 |
I've had the steel cut for making a winch mount for my M38A1 for over 6 years now. I'm just too busy to finish it. Does anyone sell a good to excellent quality reproduction? Please either PM me or ... |
Topic: How I spent the Winter of 13-14 |
jonesal
Replies: 10
Views: 9677
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 7:34 am Subject: How I spent the Winter of 13-14 |
What a labor of love. I'm impressed.
Al Jones
'55 M38A1 |
Topic: M38A1 Front Lifting Shackles |
jonesal
Replies: 1
Views: 3779
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:16 pm Subject: M38A1 Front Lifting Shackles |
I'm looking for a decent pair of used front lifting shackles to complete my restoration. Any assistance is appreciated.
Thanks,
Al Jones
Brookings, SD
'55 M38A1 |
Topic: GI 60 AMP alternator wiring problem |
jonesal
Replies: 13
Views: 13951
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 6:51 am Subject: GI 60 AMP alternator wiring problem |
Of the three wires shown in your photo, for your application, you only need two wires. Attached is a pdf of the Prestolite wiring diagram. Your third wire, the "R" lead, should not be hooked up. Al ... |
Topic: GI 60 AMP alternator wiring problem |
jonesal
Replies: 13
Views: 13951
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:38 am Subject: GI 60 AMP alternator wiring problem |
Wes has good advice. I've overhauled a few of these for M35s and the regulator can be finicky if the overall system (esp. wiring harness) is not functioning properly. One word of caution. If you ha ... |
Topic: M38 Winch and Mount |
jonesal
Replies: 10
Views: 15004
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:40 am Subject: M38 Winch and Mount |
Bill,
Thanks for the pics. I'm also particularly interested in the mounting brackets (from winch frame to vehicle frame rail). Any chance putting a tape measure on those? One other critical meas ... |
Topic: M38 Winch and Mount |
jonesal
Replies: 10
Views: 15004
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:47 am Subject: M38 Winch and Mount |
Wes, the photos you posted appear to have disappeared. Any chance of reposting them?
Also, I searched and searched the forums (and the web) and am perplexed that the stock winch mount dimensions a ... |
Topic: Winch Dimensions |
jonesal
Replies: 3
Views: 4916
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 8:15 am Subject: Winch Dimensions |
Wes,
Did anyone respond to this post? Even a few of the measurements would de-mystify the process of me making one of these. If you would share what was provided to you, that would be great for t ... |
Topic: WARN Overdrive - M38A1 |
jonesal
Replies: 12
Views: 23326
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:30 am Subject: WARN Overdrive - M38A1 |
Ken,
That's exactly the expereince I was wanting to hear. Thanks. Any comments on how you cleared the parking brake rod? I think Wes has a good work around, but I was hoping to keep some sort of ... |
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