'52 M38

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Ryan...that was a clever little deal you just rigged up! Once you get it inspected, does it have to stay, or can you remove it? It looks great.

[Ryan_M]

Mar 8, 2015 15:33:40 GMT -5 @themoose74 said:

Ryan...that was a clever little deal you just rigged up! Once you get it inspected, does it have to stay, or can you remove it? It looks great.

I'm sure "technically" it needs to stay in place but I'm sure I could run all year without it and not have an issue. I've driven my 3A over 6,000 miles these past couple years displaying only 1952 license plates (or "tags" as you flat-landers call them), no seat belts, and, for much of the time, the windshield down. All of this is legal but it's just not something you see too often. I have never once been pulled over and most time don't even draw a second glance from a passing police officer.

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Nice job your doing there Ryan. Love the camo job on the wiring!!

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If you run accross a American Bosch electric wiper motor, you'll have a much better opinion about a electric wiper. Those are the best in my opinion. Hey, I don't see a tube going to the intake on the engine for the wiper. FAIL!!!!!!!!!! Oil

[Ryan_M]

Mar 8, 2015 17:56:51 GMT -5 @oilleaker1 said:

Hey, I don't see a tube going to the intake on the engine for the wiper. FAIL!!!!!!!!!! Oil

I actually tried a vacuum wiper directly to the manifold before I went this route. The only other vacuum wipers I have ever used were on my 3A and that has a vacuum booster fuel pump. Will the Trico vacuum motors run straight off the manifold? That's how 2A's had them, right? What was the purpose of the fuel pump vacuum booster then? Did it make the wiper slightly less useless when climbing a steep grade?

I'll look for an American Bosch - thanks for the tip.

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I find my vacuum wipers work better direct off the manifold. That POS double acting pump has never impressed me other than the kit is double expensive. They still stop, even with the special pump. I tried a vacuum canister also. Still no joy. Get real, why would they put a helper lever on the motors? The Bosch american wipers are a real USA type quality, metal bodied electric wiper that is tough. My son cleaned the leaf cutter bee stuff out of his and off it went running like a watch. I never had issues with mine. You can put a real spring loaded arm on them with a real wiper blade. The wimpy vacuum arms and blades are there for looks only I think. They help a little, but hey, when a rain front is attacking you while out on the highway, you have to do what? Step on the gas as it hits your windshield. They only quit working, just when you need them. Reminds me of English car technology. My Lucas electric wiper motor on my MGTD only quits when it gets wet. Yep , only when you need it. Same with the lights. They only draw more amps than the generator output at night when you turn on the lights. Duh! I've experienced the rotor effect you described when the rain is on the back of the windshield. A top fixes that! Oil

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Ryan; It wasn't long after the CJ was introduced that folks started complaining about the wipers cutting out on acceleration. The double action pump was introduced to solve that problem. It proved only a slight improvement, just about that time that electric wipers were being introduced. I consider it a logical dealer upgrade to a CJ2A and a factory option for the 3A.

[Ryan_M]

With the clocks ahead and it being a little warmer today (30°F) I can feel Jeep weather is coming soon. I had to go for a short drive along the lake to take the edge off. Here's a quick video of pretty much what I am confined to in the winter months unless I venture out onto the lake. Spring can't come soon enough!!

Too bad my speedometer is still siting on the workbench. I racked up a solid 1/2 mile today that will be lost forever. 

[zooke581]

Dang. How are you ever going to catch up with me now that you lost the 1/2 mile?  

[jeffwho]

Mar 8, 2015 15:32:30 GMT -5 @themoose74 said:

HG...SC doesn't give a crap. They've never visually inspected any of my vehicles. I have both antique and regular plates (WC, GPW and sold MB). Detard had his reviewed to get his title, but I don't recall any issues with his wipers.

All the guy did was look at it a bit - I don't recall even starting it! 

[Ryan_M]

[Ryan_M]

I received a set of pioneer tools from a popular vendor. The shovel fit great but the axe....not so much. Not sure where the problem lies. Could be the axe, the axe head bracket, or the tub itself. All three of those things have sufficient reason to be suspect.





Since Bubba has already lent a hand several times here on this project I was too concerned about letting him take a crack at solving this problem.

I cut and then welded a bolt to each leg of the bracket to extend it out a bit. It isn't the prettiest but with a couple dabs of paint nobody will notice.

[zooke581]

Pop the sheath open a little more and the axe will fit tighter to the body and into the indent. That is what I had to do.

[Ryan_M]

Apr 11, 2015 8:37:34 GMT -5 zooke581 said:

Pop the sheath open a little more and the axe will fit tighter to the body and into the indent. That is what I had to do.

I did pop it open as far as I dared. It bought me a little room but still not even close to where it had to be.

[zooke581]

After a closer look it does appear you lower indent is too shallow. Are these original or repop?

[Ryan_M]

I think they are original but I'm not sure. There is obvious evidence of surgery in that area. You can't see it in these pics but the cowl reinforcement was also cut clean through and then welded back together.

[zooke581]

It looks like a new lower front panel and step were put in with the front portion of the indent too shallow.

[Ryan_M]

Certainly is more fun bringing them home on a trailer than watching them get hauled away on one. The M38 on its way to its next chapter in life. It will be missed.




A final family photo

[Haines Garage]

Wow!! You sold it!!
Look at it this way, you probably just made someone very happy!
Cool Family Shot!

[Ryan_M]

Nov 29, 2015 10:59:24 GMT -5 Haines Garage said:

Wow!! You sold it!!
Look at it this way, you probably just made someone very happy!
Cool Family Shot!

The buyer is thrilled. Super nice guy too which always helps. The M38 will be towing an M100 around a 100+ acre farm by the end of the day today.