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M38 Headlights on a CJ5?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by sasquatch, May 19, 2005.

  1. May 19, 2005
    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

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    Hey all,

    I've read that the headlights on the M38's could be rotated inward to illuminate the engine compartment. I thought this would be a pretty neat thing to have on the CJ5 and was wondering if anyone had any insight on the project? Any M38 guys out there that could help out?
     
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  2. May 19, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    M38A1 Headlights could. If you get the right grill you might be able to do it.

    Don't see what that would do that you couldn't do by putting an underhood light from a Chevy that has a retractable cord on it under there for cheaper though. JMO.
     
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  3. May 19, 2005
    sasquatch

    sasquatch I'm big in Japan.

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    Sure, but not nearly as COOL. Come on now.... :D
     
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  4. May 19, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    I'm too Dutch (or married) for that kinda cool I guess. ;)
     
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    67cj5

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    me too. i will be the guy with a flashlight.
     
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    scott milliner

    scott milliner Master Fabricator

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    I don't see how. You couldn't even unbolt it and turn it around. The head light ring mounts would get in the way.

    http://groups.msn.com/ScottMilliner/scottsjeeppictures.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=76


    http://groups.msn.com/ScottMilliner/scottsjeeppictures.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=52

    http://groups.msn.com/ScottMilliner/scottsjeeppictures.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=53

    Sorry I don't have a picture of the headlights without the ring on it. :(
     
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  7. May 19, 2005
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    I don't know about the M38 and M38A1 headlights, they have the same fixed buckets IIRC. Now the MB/GPW series *DID* have the headlights on a hinge, and you undid a single wing nut to pivot the whole assembly up to change the bulb (not a sealed beam) or to illuminate the engine compartment.
     
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    m38willys

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    Yeah I think Steve is right. I think its the MB/GPW you're talking about. Beth might be able to confirm.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Yep, MB and GPW. ;)
     
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    jd7

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    Steve's right
     
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    sparky

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    I'd read/heard M38A1's had that capability too. So Brian's not the only one who's seen it somewhere. Not saying it makes it factual, just he's not alone in thinking that.
     
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    gte636p

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    if i'm remembering right the trim ring isn't present on the a1's but, this image:

    http://www.m38a1.com/images/models/M170/m170_a.JPG

    shows the a different hold dow ring screwed to the bucket. it could be done if you wanted to cut the buckets loose and put them on a hinge...and pretty easily i think. the only other thig that comes to mind is whether or not they would be able to swing on the arc and miss the fender. mybe the horn would get in the way of any light??

    ::edit:: better shot of A1 stuff...

    http://www.m38a1.com/images/models/USMC/USMC10.jpg
     
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    sasquatch

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    Ok, that's what I needed to know! Thanks guys. It was an idea... ;)
     
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