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strathdaigeil Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:50 am Post subject: Tire Holder - Modified and should I replace |
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On my M38, I have this tire holder. As you can see, there was an additional support bar added to give three bolt locations per side instead of the shorter two bolt config on the originals. The three per side/longer support seems more sturdy but I'm curious if this was a military mod or a civvy after it was decommissioned.
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16260 Location: Wisconsin
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strathdaigeil Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 10:17 am Post subject: |
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Thank you. Found one on ebay for $100 so not too awful. |
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RICKG Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1741 Location: SO IDAHO
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:00 am Post subject: |
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For the money I think I would employ my cut-off grinder and welder and re-work it back to spec. It's basically a hidden part when the spare is mounted. (.02) _________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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strathdaigeil Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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I have no cut off grinder or welder. The bolt holes on the original piece ( without the two angle irons welded on) has one that is fully ripped out.
For me, the $120 is a much easier expenditure than the grinding and welding.
I will, however, have to figure out of the military ever welded supports onto the tailgate to keep them from bending. If so, then I have a few pieces to either have removed or have smoothed out a bit. |
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RICKG Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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YES!! The M38 tailgate is well reinforced. Go to Wes' foto album, find M38 body, 1st pg shows tailgate. _________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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wesk Site Administrator
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strathdaigeil Member
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like someone went weld happy on the tailgate. Notice the several extraneous supports.
I'm guessing there is no harm in leaving these in place and still having it relatively original? I say that because it will be hidden by the tire when mounted.
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4x4M38 Member
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RICKG Member
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:59 am Post subject: |
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Good news is the hinge channel is not rusted out. There's a lot of good tailgate there to work with. _________________ keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a |
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strathdaigeil Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2016 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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RICKG wrote: | Good news is the hinge channel is not rusted out. There's a lot of good tailgate there to work with. |
So far that has been the good part of this M38. Looks like every time there was a scratch - even post decommission - someone would throw on another coat of paint. Took over an hour just to knock the paint off the blackout light mount.
Thanks again for the info. I will post pics as the project continues. |
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Bretto Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2010 Posts: 1390 Location: Orem, UT
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:26 am Post subject: |
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Word to the wise, don't toss anything away, you'll regret it. Save stuff for reference, re-use, for sale, rebuild....... _________________ Brett
'51 M38
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G740 Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 499
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2016 5:54 am Post subject: Spare carrier |
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Midwest Military has brand new ones for $115, made in the USA.
John |
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4x4M38 Member
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strathdaigeil Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016 Posts: 38 Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Cheers. Will do. I have heard that the original body parts were more heavy duty than most of the remakes. Is this true?
Perhaps i will invest in some grinding/cutting tools. I have a pal who is a professional underwater welder who can do the further repair stuff. |
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