Create an account Home  ·  ·  Forums  ·  ·  Articles  ·  ·  Downloads  ·  ·  Photo Gallery  
Login
Nickname

Password

Don't have an account yet? You can create one here.

Navigation
· Home
· Article Archive
· Article Submit
· Downloads
· FAQ
· Forums
· Members List
· Photo Gallery
· Private Messages
· Web Links
· Your Account

Search Articles



Forums

Wiper motor...which is the correct one?
Lead additive, one more question.
M31C mount with or without replica weapon
Backfire and Hesitation
Wanted: Steering column and shaft for M38-1952, or late CJ2A
2024 CT. MILITARY VEHICLE SHOW AND FLEA MARKET- JUNE 15,2024
Brake Line
How to link full size photos in posts
Clutch release bearing support cast tab for return spring
T90 case replacement required?

Willys M Jeeps Forums


willysmjeeps.com :: View topic - M38 : OK, Boomer
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in to check your private messagesLog in to check your private messages   Log inLog in 

M38 : OK, Boomer
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 19, 20, 21  Next
 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    willysmjeeps.com Forum Index -> Jeep Project Threads
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
RICKG
Member


Joined: Aug 31, 2010
Posts: 1739
Location: SO IDAHO

PostPosted: Thu Dec 09, 2021 3:25 pm    Post subject: Re: Update Reply with quote

Naugha wrote:
To improve my attitude I decided to reattach some parts .....
Hmmm, leg bone connected to thigh bone, right?
Better check the manuals & albums.



Yeah, the locking hubs are not 'motorpool' but they look kinda cool.



Hey I've got a set of those allstates!
_________________
keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Naugha
Member


Joined: Apr 01, 2020
Posts: 409
Location: Ocala, Florida

PostPosted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 7:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The thing about bodywork & paint (more stuff I have never done) is the obsession factor.
"Well, that looks nice so let's get it a little smoother / better / more better."

Hours later you are chasing another little imperfection. Shocked











It's a just war jeep. **** Please...... somebody stop me. Twisted Evil
_________________
Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Xamon
Member


Joined: Sep 18, 2012
Posts: 588
Location: South East Saskatchewan

PostPosted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 10:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Uhm... no. We are here to fuel and enable your obsession. Laughing
Seriously looks really nice, like some generals personal show room level jeep.
_________________
Carievale Saskatchewan Canada
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album210&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Naugha
Member


Joined: Apr 01, 2020
Posts: 409
Location: Ocala, Florida

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 5:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are several small bumps and rolls left that let you know it’s the real deal. The body started out ‘not that bad’ as these things go. Keep telling myself that any month now there will be another big reassembly push then ..... crickets, chirp, chirp.

I should pack a cooler, drive out to the ‘land’, live in the ‘barn’ for a week or three and work on the M38. Seventy year old retired folks can do such things.

The wife could come and clean up, maybe do some fence repair. Wink
_________________
Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Mjp83
Member


Joined: Jun 27, 2021
Posts: 49
Location: Carthage, North Carolina

PostPosted: Mon Jan 17, 2022 8:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice work Don! I just carried my engine to the rebuilder, and ordered all new internals for it. Body work will go slow, as parts are back ordered. Your tub looks awesome!
Martin
52 M38
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
CoastieReid
Member


Joined: Nov 28, 2019
Posts: 378
Location: Yorktown Virginia

PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 8:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

looks great!

I have a problem with perfection. Down the rabbit hole of "must be perfect" and that is how i ended up in state of blown apart jeep i am in now. I knew better but did it anyway. I knew- get it running and driving... then do the body and paint. well- as you see in my thread i just blew it apart and did it all at once.

Engine is at the machine shop= i had the builder buy the parts for it. They were excited to see the L134 come in. All they get to do now are honda engines and old clapped out cylinder head jobs.
_________________
April
i have a build thread on Youtube. just type in CoastieReid in the search.
MC 66792 5/52
Hood # 20942580
L134 # MC 91518

M100 trailer #01279054
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Naugha
Member


Joined: Apr 01, 2020
Posts: 409
Location: Ocala, Florida

PostPosted: Fri Jan 21, 2022 10:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks April. Your M38 is an inspiration.

Three months ago the shop told me my engine would be ready soon. Confused
Today I found out the mechanic working on my engine is out sick... COVID.
At least this gives me time to work on the other things and buy stuff $$

Don
_________________
Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Naugha
Member


Joined: Apr 01, 2020
Posts: 409
Location: Ocala, Florida

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 4:45 pm    Post subject: Engine Reply with quote

We will not speak of the unfortunate project delays that happened over the last several months. Confused

Last week I finally got the engine back. Very Happy
Today I went to the barn and installed that bad boy. Cool



PITA, but finally got things to line up.
One little problem. The bell dowel bolts I have were for the early plate.

So I will begin an Easter Egg hunt for:

3/8 x 24 NF 3 x 3 3/8" Dowel Bolts (2)
8328311
_________________
Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
RonD2
Member


Joined: Oct 02, 2014
Posts: 1887
Location: South Carolina, Dorchester County

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:38 pm    Post subject: Re: Engine Reply with quote

Naugha wrote:
So I will begin an Easter Egg hunt for: 3/8 x 24 NF, 3 x 3 3/8" Dowel Bolts (2) 8328311

Pretty sure I got mine from MWM with a phone call. They were take-off's but looked like NOS. Good luck!
_________________
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

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
RICKG
Member


Joined: Aug 31, 2010
Posts: 1739
Location: SO IDAHO

PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 2022 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice work Don!
_________________
keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Naugha
Member


Joined: Apr 01, 2020
Posts: 409
Location: Ocala, Florida

PostPosted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

More done today.



MetalShaper can tell you details about the heat riser







This is what happens when you watch too many G503/MB videos.

_________________
Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Naugha
Member


Joined: Apr 01, 2020
Posts: 409
Location: Ocala, Florida

PostPosted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Today at the barn.





So much for tag ‘n bag.



Radiator mounts.



Manifold cone washers



Radiator support rods. OOPS/ Forgot the washer






_________________
Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
4x4M38
Member


Joined: May 30, 2014
Posts: 3440
Location: Texas Hill Country

PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 7:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is where Ryan’s book is invaluable.

Don’t forget to paint that timing cover before you can’t!
_________________
Brian
1950 M38
MC11481
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=album372&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
RonD2
Member


Joined: Oct 02, 2014
Posts: 1887
Location: South Carolina, Dorchester County

PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Don,
Looks great! Motivating!

Just curious --- did your fan center up vertically in the radiator shroud with just one rubber pad on the mounts?

The washers on my radiator mount studs are large extra-heavy thick and cover the entire hole. Not sure if they're original or not.
_________________
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

Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Naugha
Member


Joined: Apr 01, 2020
Posts: 409
Location: Ocala, Florida

PostPosted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Will go back to the barn tomorrow and double check the above points.

I have been printing out and following manual diagrams & part specs for each section reassembly but sometimes miss stuff. Ryan’s book puts you on the right path. Albums, threads and videos are the other big support resources.
_________________
Don Alvarez
Retired HS Teacher
Central Florida
M38 Project
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    willysmjeeps.com Forum Index -> Jeep Project Threads All times are GMT - 6 Hours
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 19, 20, 21  Next
Page 4 of 21

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Powered by phpBB © 2001 phpBB Group
Forums ©

 



PHP-Nuke Copyright © 2005 by Francisco Burzi. This is free software, and you may redistribute it under the GPL. PHP-Nuke comes with absolutely no warranty, for details, see the license.