M-38A1 FENDERS-3 TYPES

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M-38A1 FENDERS-3 TYPES

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:33 pm

There are 3 basic style fenders for the M-38A1.
EARLY:
For Jeeps with Hinged Radiator Guard, these have the visible diagonal seam at the rear and the brace that bolts it to the frame.

INTERMEDIATE:
The diagonal seam is not visible as there is a reinforcing plate over it and the braces to the frame are gone as it fits the late grill with radiator stay rods that go back to the cowl.

LATE REPLACEMENT:
Has the Reinforcing Plate over the Diagonal Seam with braces to the frame. Fits early and late installation.

I have the late type on LH side of my M-38A1.
Bought it NOS from Hy Berg in the 70's, it was the last time I talked to Mr. Berg before he passed away.
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Re: M-38A1 FENDERS-3 TYPES

Post by Joe Gopan » Tue Apr 03, 2018 2:30 pm

Nice to know trivia for those looking for M-38A1 Fenders.
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Re: M-38A1 FENDERS-3 TYPES

Post by Shug4 » Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:06 pm

Let me ask you a question. Are all the fenders the same length. I have a 1952 m38a1 frame and the grill won't line up for the hinges to bolt to the frame.

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Re: M-38A1 FENDERS-3 TYPES

Post by Joe Gopan » Wed Apr 11, 2018 3:30 am

The CJ-5 Fenders were 6" longer, starting 1972.
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Re: M-38A1 FENDERS-3 TYPES

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Dec 08, 2019 1:03 pm

A little Sunday nite M-38A1 trivia that might come in handy.
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