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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Sprocket, Sep 22, 2019.

  1. Sep 22, 2019
    Sprocket

    Sprocket New Member

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    Hey guys, been a while since I lurked around here. I just picked up a ‘52 M38A1 from a buddy, guess I just wanted to show it off haha!

    It seems to be 100% complete and original(besides the paint obviously), and even had the old 24V mag mixed in with the parts. I never seen one before so I thought it was pretty darn cool.

    May plans are to get it running and put together, and drive it around the property and do some light off-roading. Eventually I’d like to install lockers and a small lift and 31-32” tires, a 4 speed with granny gear(need to research if there’s one that will bolt in place of the T90), and paint it the original army drab green.

    Anyways, I’m sure I’ll post up progress pics here soon!

    -John 66AEB966-61AB-4C4D-A27A-9BF9F74E0718.jpeg 9D978535-ECB6-4ACD-9D40-6ADEBA91EA53.jpeg B6987EA3-63C2-49E6-A838-444766FFFC8B.jpeg
     
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  2. Sep 22, 2019
    sgogpn

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    Congrats on your new acquisition. Keep the pics coming. :)

    Mike
     
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  3. Sep 22, 2019
    Buildflycrash

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    One man gathers what another man spills.
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2019
    Glenn

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    It's not a magneto, it's a waterproof distributor. That's just the company name. :)
     
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  5. Sep 22, 2019
    Sprocket

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    Oh gotcha...still cool!
     
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  6. Sep 22, 2019
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Definitely still cool! :)
     
  7. Sep 23, 2019
    Rick Whitson

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    Welcome from Michigan, you are in the right place, the people on this can answer any questions you may have. M38A 1 is a different animal, there is a lot of difference between them and a Stock CJ 5, but there is also a lot the same. Good Luck
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2019
    txtoller

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    Cool rig, kind of digging the orange!
     
  9. Sep 23, 2019
    53A1

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    52 & 53 should have grill hinges. Looks like they were removed. Do you have the other parts that were removed?
     
  10. Sep 23, 2019
    Twin2

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    hope it came with missing parts . good project
    could we see a picture of dash
     
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  11. Sep 23, 2019
    kenb

    kenb Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult

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    Is the ignition coil contained within the distributor unit?
     
  12. Sep 23, 2019
    Glenn

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    If original, kept as original yes it would be.
     
  13. Sep 25, 2019
    hunter blacksmith

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    I have a ‘53 m38a1 and I do not have the hinges.
     
  14. Sep 25, 2019
    Keys5a

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    Check whats mounting the grill to the frame. We can see where the hinges were on the outer lower edge. The grill side are the same as CJ5 tailgate hinges. There were corresponding hinges mounting on the top of the frame rails.
    The tub looks pretty nice. Definitely an early model from the screw-down battery lid. This should be a good project.
    -Donny
     
  15. Sep 25, 2019
    rusty

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    Nice project, looking forward to seeing it running .
     
  16. Sep 25, 2019
    scott milliner

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    Cool. Another M38a1.
     
  17. Sep 26, 2019
    53A1

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    Interesting. I've never seen a '53 with the later center mounted grill. Could be '53 was a transitional year or you have a title from an earlier A1. Anyway, his frame is obviously setup for the hinges as is the grill so the hinges are missing and the only thing holding the grill on is the fender bolts. Easy to find and install and worth investing in because it makes it easy to drop the grill and pull the engine and trans all in one shot.
     
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  18. Sep 26, 2019
    53A1

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    Agreed. I would keep it original but all that really matters is we keep them out of the crusher.
     
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