Choosing Hood number for my M-38

Post by **wesk** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:29 am

Although only one photo there are a large group of 236XXXX numbers shown.

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:11 pm

Wes, I'd like to order one of those delivered please?

John

pilotomutante · Post by **pilotomutante** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:24 am

Some pics. of the painting process:

Enjoy!!!

Post by **wesk** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:31 am

The jeep looks great.

Why did you elect to place the USA at the front of the left number?

The TB for markings stated USA on top and the whole group is to be centered in the available visible space. This is why the M38's had the right set centred between the snorkle cutout and the front of the hood and the left set were centered between the rear of the BO driving lamp and the rear edge of the hood.

Cacti_Ken · Post by **Cacti_Ken** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:22 pm

Getting away from your hood numbers, Your vehicle looks great, however, I noticed your front lifting shackles are mounted different from others.
I wished I had a radio like yours though.
KS

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:25 pm

Sorry but also regarding the front lifting shackles, I may be wrong but the pic Wes put up of the 236XXX's, their shackles look to be set back also. Or am I seeing things?

The M38 looks great!!!

Brett

pilotomutante · Post by **pilotomutante** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:36 pm

Lifting shackels: Early (january 1951) M-38.

pilotomutante · Post by **pilotomutante** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:39 pm

I did put the USA in front of the numbers as seen on pics. around the web. Looked right to me at the moment.

Post by **wesk** » Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:04 pm

Very early M38's used 4 EA of the rear shackles. These rear shackles bolted only to the top of the frame on the front thus they lay a bit awkward on top of the bumper.