M38A1 Slave Bucket location

sf38a1 · Post by **sf38a1** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:32 pm

I had to replace the passenger side panel. I need to replace the slave bucket . does any one have the Measurment from the front of the panel and top of panel . close would be good.

Bob_C · Post by **Bob_C** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:56 pm

What year M38A1?

What dimensions are you specifically looking for? Location only? Needing to fabricate the bucket?

Bob_C · Post by **Bob_C** » Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:24 pm

I have a 1954 M38A1. I'm not aware of this geometry changing substantially over the production run, but I am not sure.

Edge of panel to center is shown below. I'd appreciate it if someone else could check.

I assume you saved the "bucket" although I am not sure how much you were able to save of the right side panel. The right side panel is formed so that the top surface of the bucket lip / flange sits coplanar with with the top surface of the right side panel.

The actual receptacle housing / "bucket" is a formed/drawn part.

Post by **wesk** » Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:12 am

I believe I just read your post on facebook where Vince added some dimensions.

I pieced his three photos together.

JBJeep · Post by **JBJeep** » Fri May 10, 2024 10:58 pm

For what it's worth, I just checked mine, which has all original panels.

I agree with the photo above...on the right of the photo, it is 1 3/4 inches from the fender seam to the beginning of the indentation.

From the top fender seam to the hole, it looks to be 1 1/2 inches.