m38 tailgate gas can and tire mounting positions

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sidewinder
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m38 tailgate gas can and tire mounting positions

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i have a after market m38 tailgate, that is not drilled for the gas can and tire mounts, does anyone have the correct measurements of where to drill for the mounts, any info would be appreiated
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Check out the "M38 Body" sub-album on page 1 of Wes' photo album. All the info you need is in there.

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... _album.php
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Having gone through this myself, be sure the tailgate has the additional bracing required for BOTH the gas can ans spare tire. Measurements can be approximated from the detail photos in wesk's photo gallery, M38 Body.

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