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PostPosted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:50 pm    Post subject: New photos uploaded, as requested... Reply with quote

As requested, I have uploaded some photos of the good, the bad and the ugly of my new project now affectionately called "The Admiral".

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My M-38 was owned by a ranch owner in Central Texas after its life in the military and Texas National Guard, so it has not title. The great State of Texas has required that an inspection is required of the "assembled and complete" vehicle. Hence putting it together before tearing it apart...


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PostPosted: Thu Dec 23, 2021 2:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Dennis,
Had to do the same inspection in South Carolina to get a Title. No cost, no big deal, the inspector (lady) was pleasant and professional. She came to my home, looked, signed off on the paperwork, and I had a Title and Registration a few weeks later.

Putting it together before tearing it apart? I wish I had a nickel for every time I've done that on mine. Besides great practice, I found it breeds excellent familiarity not only with the jeep but the manuals too. As a rookie mechanic I need that.

Good luck!
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, I found this today under a pile of crap in the back of the jeep... This should be fun!

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PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2022 3:22 pm    Post subject: Body tubs Reply with quote

Initial inspection of my body tub after unloading and reassembling as required for title, there is quite a bit of rust through in the floor area. I am thinking that a replacement tub will probably be the best and in the long run, cheapest avenue for me to pursue. Any comments, recommendations would be helpful as I see there are many different suppliers and pricing.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2022 6:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Dennis,

no experience with new tubs yet but from what I've read SGI tubs from Debella seems to be best in the business for accuracy, fit and attention to detail.
When the time comes, I'll most definitely will be ordering body parts from Debella's.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good Morning All...
Finally received my title a short time ago after several months of DMV and Bonding Companies so now the fun begins. I've decided to use a local metal fabricator to replace the floor in my tub, I just really wanted to keep the original tub. He did some work on my M-37 which I was very happy with. Clean and power washed the engine, trans, transfer case and frame and now have the engine stripped down and ready to go to the machine shop. Waiting on my $89 engine hoist from China.... which might be interesting Confused Here are a few photos for your viewing pleasure...








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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Dennis for what it is worth if you need a new floor board or the whole floor board and firewall Mullins has NOS of both, The can be pricey but then so is labor for metal work.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sorry for the tiny photos, thought I'd try to enlarge them a bit so you can actually see something Smile








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PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thought it was time for a few more photos...








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PostPosted: Sun Mar 19, 2023 1:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You linked your thumb files not the larger photos:

I apparently I have lost my Admin Status by upper management, since I can no longer edit your posts, but I'll try to get your photos up anyway:








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PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 6:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Wes, much better!!
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looking good.
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