M38 door frame ID

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:09 am

Is this a M38 frame? I know the handle is missing. Do you think its worth messing with for $30?
Thanks

OKCM38CDN · Post by **OKCM38CDN** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 7:12 am

Looks like the M-38 Frames I have...

Very good price... I spent $125 for a set...

my opinion...

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 8:43 am

Only 1 frame? You'll know if It's for M-38 as theres an obvious left and rt
profile due to the angle bent at the lower portion to follow the tub.
From foto #1 it appears to lay flat (the A-1 frames are flat).
Due to use patterns I think there are more pass
side than driver side frames out there. Good luck finding a single
frame opposite to match down the road. (Me, I'd wait for a set of 2)

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:33 am

Ya I think you may be right Rick, good eye.
I was in the mind set of getting the one and just fabricating a mirrored copy of it for the other side. I don't want to end up with something of no use to me though. I may be wrong but the few I have seen in pictures don't have a hinge point on the top like this one has.

Brett

Post by **wesk** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:34 am

You guys need to use my photo album more often!

M38

M38A1

M38A1 field install drawing

55-71 Willys/Kaiser factory soft top driver's door.

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:20 pm

Let me ask, I have been offered a door set and have been told they are M38. These are non-foldable but look like they would work. What you guys think, fit a M38?

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb3 ... 668a45.jpg

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:10 pm

I dunno Man, they look like they're layin flat like an A1 or CJ5 frame.
Can you confirm they they have the bend at bottom to match the tub
angle on the 38?? Good price??

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:23 pm

another shot

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb3 ... 9311cb.jpg

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:28 pm

Promising!! If the price is rite you may have something there.
Are they local so you can get hands on before purchase?

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:33 pm

They are from a user 'Kendall' from another site, might be the same Kendall here.
The price is decent, but no they are a few states away.

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:39 pm

You weren't interested in the folding type anyway. From here it looks
like these will serve your needs. Anybody else got an opinion or insight??

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:03 am

And a few more.
Top hinge needs some attention.

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb3 ... 661f5d.jpg

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb3 ... b9795b.jpg

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:47 am

Good gravy, next thing I know you'll be putting ac in!

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:50 pm

Bretto wrote: Top hinge needs some attention.

A little heat will do the trick on that...

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:01 pm

Got the frames ready to go and be covered. I had to replace missing upper hinge points and the upper pins on the frames.

Quality parts from John @ Midwest Military.

Plus a tasty treat.