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m38a1 3.73 gears stock?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by 52-willy, Jan 26, 2006.

  1. 52-willy

    52-willy New Member

    my m38a1 had an fhead stock right? now how could it have 3.73 gears unless some one changed them but why go up i dont understand it
    the axel has the orignal od paint on some spots and the front drums are still od could it have had 3.73's stock?

    im just rambling cause i was hoping for the 4.27 or 4.88 gears but both my sets of axels are 3.73 gears:mad:
     
  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    No, it came from the factory with 5.38s and an f-head.
     
  3. 52-willy

    52-willy New Member

    5.38 wow that would be nice one of the PO's must have swaped sompthing
     
  4. 181jeep

    181jeep Banned

    does it still have the f-head ? i'll bet it's a real dog.

    JB
     
  5. 52-willy

    52-willy New Member

    no i didnt get the orignal motor it came with a 225 but it would be a bagless wonder if i did lol
     
  6. jeepdaddy2000

    jeepdaddy2000 Active Member

    Perhaps someone did a body swap.
     
  7. 52-willy

    52-willy New Member

    no its a military body/frame it has the indent ont he pass side for the jumper thing and the best part the 50cal turret mount now i just need a legalized 50cal michine gun it also has military wrap springs
     
  8. 181jeep

    181jeep Banned

  9. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    The M1919 is a .30 cal machine gun not a 50 cal. The 50 caliber was the M2. I don't think the M2 was ever put in a Jeep. Half track and tanks but I don't think it was in a Jeep.
     
  10. M38a1diesel

    M38a1diesel Member

    I think they mounted 50s on M151s, but never on M38s or M38a1s to the best of my knowledge.

    Don
     
  11. 52-willy

    52-willy New Member

    o ok 30 cal my bad it would still look bada##!!
     
  12. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    But, it can be done...
     
    Last edited: May 21, 2007
  13. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    Also, FWIW, Beachwood Canvas has the gun mounts and all accessories, and offers dummy .30 and .50 cal guns. Not cheap though.