Steering Column Bracket

[ocwd]

Is this the correct steering column bracket for an M38? I've noticed a two-piece bracket on the CJ2A and MB. This is a picture of my Jeep before I started working on it. Is is correct to have some sort of padding wrapped around the column between the bracket and dash?

Thank you,

Dave

[mdainsd]

Standard webbing is used around the mast jacket. I think it is 1 1/4" wide. You can look it up in the parts manual. Same goes for the 2 brackets.
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'52 Dodge M37, '42 GPW, '48 FrankenJeep CJ2A/M38, '50 CJV-35(U), '51 M38, '42 WC-57 Command Car, '44 WC-51 Weapons , (2) M1941 Sperry 60" Anti-Aircraft Searchlights, John Deere M-gator, '44 White M3A1 Scout Car

[RonD2]

Hi Dave,
Your clamp looks the same as my M38, which I believe is correct. Pretty sure the 2-piece clamp is CJ as you said. Here’s a thread about the topic that talks about the column clamp and webbing, but also mentions shims and other steering column mounting issues you might be interested in:

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=12157&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=column+shim&start=0

MWM has the column clamp welting in stock here: https://store.midwestmilitary.com/product-p/7375347w.htm

Most any military cotton canvas web belt is the same thing as the column welting (1-1/4 inch wide). You could buy one of these, trim a few inches off to fit your waist, use it under your column clamp, and still have a belt to hold up your trousers! If you want something that won't hold water I think they make them in nylon O.D. as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Army-Cotton-Canvas-Military-Color/dp/B006VX340I?th=1

Good luck!
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Ron D.
1951 M38 Unknown Serial Number
1951 M100 Dunbar Kapple 01169903 dod 5-51

“The only good sports car that America ever made was the Jeep."
--- Enzo Ferrari

[mdainsd]

Referring to ORG 9 SNL G740, Group 1401 Steering controls, pg 262 we see: WO-A1277 - BUSHING, webbing 5 lg 1 1/2 wide 1/8 thk (jacket support clamp).
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'52 Dodge M37, '42 GPW, '48 FrankenJeep CJ2A/M38, '50 CJV-35(U), '51 M38, '42 WC-57 Command Car, '44 WC-51 Weapons , (2) M1941 Sperry 60" Anti-Aircraft Searchlights, John Deere M-gator, '44 White M3A1 Scout Car

[ocwd]

Very cool. I'll read through the other post.

Thank you.