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M38 tail gate
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:03 pm
by JahRafa
Question about the tailgate on the M38. Was is bolted shut or was it held close by the chains or did it have both?
Thank you
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 9:11 pm
by 4x4M38
Bolted shut. The tailgate held the gas can and spare tire.
As such, it was non-functional as a tailgate and along with a few
other oddities was a by product of the CJ3A heritage of the M38.
Take care,
Posted: Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:09 pm
by keats
the bolts holding the tailgate closed were special for that as seen in my photo section.
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gall ... .sized.jpg
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 7:58 pm
by JahRafa
Thank you guys. Is there anywhere I can buy those special bolts? with nuts I assume?
Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2016 9:04 pm
by 4x4M38
There is one on eBay right now but I'd try Midwest Military, Army Jeep Parts
or another of the vendors first.
Note most everybody has a minimum
shipping charge. For that and the size of the
box, look around for a few other items you need
and buy at the same time to make the freight
reasonable.
Take care,
