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Topic: E brake w/ overdrive? |
oldgreentrucks
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Views: 8608
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:06 pm Subject: thanks |
Thanks for the time it took to make these suggestions. Great ideas. Will post a follow up.
JP |
Topic: E brake w/ overdrive? |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 4
Views: 8608
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:34 pm Subject: E brake w/ overdrive? |
Looking for suggestions on modifying E brake handle to accommodate an overdrive installation on M38A1. Looks like relocating the factory handle about 3 inches rearward and altering the brake connectin ... |
Topic: Ford Mustang engine mated to T90 in an M38A1 - is that bad? |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 9
Views: 12397
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 4:16 pm Subject: T90 |
I had that same Ford 200 I6 -T90 combination in an M38. Like all conversions the devil is in the details. Solid? good radiator/cooliing? reliable charging system? A tidy conversion can provide plenty ... |
Topic: LWB M38A1? |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 2
Views: 4423
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:21 am Subject: Thanks |
Interesting...
Jim |
Topic: LWB M38A1? |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 2
Views: 4423
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:34 am Subject: LWB M38A1? |
Was there ever a long wheel base M38A1, not the M170 ambulance?
http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle.php?id=621428
The imcdb identifies vehicles from movies. The link above appears to be a lwb M38A1. Never ... |
Topic: M38A1 for sale $5250 Mississippi SOLD |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 1
Views: 4805
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 5:31 pm Subject: SOLD |
Sold. Thanks. |
Topic: M38 Fender mounted B/O drive light questions |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 4
Views: 7567
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:29 pm Subject: lamp project? |
I have successfully drilled a 1 in hole in the back of a bad lamp and inserted a license plate style light. A little gasket sealer and good to go. Sometimes we spend way to much time on a project... B ... |
Topic: M38A1 for sale $5250 Mississippi SOLD |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 1
Views: 4805
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2012 5:32 pm Subject: M38A1 for sale $5250 Mississippi SOLD |
Early model M38A1 from Oct '52 for sale. Older restoration. Great body & frame. Runs well. Excellent brakes. 12volt. $5250
Located Jackson MS
Too many projects.
Pics located at:
http://imag ... |
Topic: M38A1 for sale in Mississippi |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 0
Views: 3985
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Forum: For Sale Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 7:49 pm Subject: M38A1 for sale in Mississippi |
Selling M38A1. This is an original survivor. Sitting in a barn since early 80's. Very original. Still OD green with hood numbers, stars, & bumper markings.
GOOD: Engine runs. Complete 24v system. ... |
Topic: AV Gas |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 11
Views: 12546
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 2:44 pm Subject: AVGAS |
Try Auburn University Aviation 334-844-4597
Should be able to get a few cans for "non-road going" vehicles.
Jim |
Topic: Air Force Jeep |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 5
Views: 8207
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Forum: Announcements, News, Humor Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 7:43 am Subject: CJ5 |
Yes CJ5 w/ lifting shackles & head light guards added. Has front mounted spring shackles, exposed headlights w/ chrome trim, civy marker lights, small fuel filler and JEEP embossed on the body sid ... |
Topic: ID these BO Grill markers |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 10
Views: 8387
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2011 12:38 pm Subject: Brake lights... |
The small unit looks like the M series B/O brake light that went above the rear light on trucks and trailers. The grille units should have 2 slits for 'cat eyes" where the brake unit only has the 1 pi ... |
Topic: Gama goat tail lights? |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 14
Views: 18880
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 7:30 am Subject: all OK |
Wes,
Has been some time since the install but easy with a test light. Using the new lamp fixture was much easier than digging through the old corroded ones and rewiring. Made a splice into the left s ... |
Topic: rubber |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 6
Views: 7003
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:33 pm Subject: Avgas |
Most smaller General Aviation airports will have an FBO (fixed base operator) that will gladly sell avgas. About $1-1.50 more per gallon but a small price to pay for the results offered. A 5 gallon c ... |
Topic: Serial number dates? |
oldgreentrucks
Replies: 5
Views: 7579
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Forum: Technical Knowledge Base Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 9:14 am Subject: More confused... |
Appears the VIN is actually 85843 and the "57148" is the Kaiser model number after Kaiser took over from Willys in 1957. Both numbers appear on the pass side fender plate with 57148 on the left then ... |
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