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M38A1 Door Hinge

Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 6:38 pm
by Jeeps4Brains
My windshield is original and the top rod front holders are supposed to be for the M38A1.

I just received what are NOS door to windshield slotted hinges. But when I hold them up to the frame they are hitting the top rod holders.

What is going on and what is not correct?

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Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 8:03 pm
by 4x4M38
Well your rod holders are A1. They are spot welded on the M38.

On the M38 the door canvas holders will only go in one location
because of the half round cutout that fits around the round tube
on the windshield frame.

Do you have the brackets in the right location?

Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 9:07 pm
by radtech
Isn't it supposed to fit down the outside of the windshield frame not on the inside as you have it?I think it is upside down.

Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 9:22 pm
by wesk
The door channels are not correct.

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The channels go on the inside!
Here's a couple of M38A1 demos:

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Here are the M38A1 side panel and doors kit installation drawings.

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Compare the part numbers on your NOS upper door hinges to this kit parts list.

Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 6:31 am
by 4x4M38
Wes,
Could they be upside down and on the wrong sides?

Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 6:45 am
by 4x4M38
Here's one of John's old pages with photos
His M38 and A1 repro brackets are down the
page.

http://www.midwestmilitary.net/midwestm ... a1p10.html

Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 6:48 am
by Jeeps4Brains
I think radtech got it. I was holding the divers side piece upside down on the passenger side.

Duh! :oops: