Restoring my M38A1.
The hand throttle and choke knobs have worn and been oversprayed.
So, to keep them looking stock, I'd like to remark them.
So anyone offer decals?
I understand that you can't simply replace the knobs, as they are attached to their cables. Correct?
Choke & Throttle knob decals needed
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Choke & Throttle knob decals needed
M38A1 MD 82551. Built 3/1955. Purchased in Nov. 2021.
Former owner/restorer of 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Levis Edition.
All stock w/factory V-8. Used as a daily driver for 7 years.
Former owner/restorer of 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Levis Edition.
All stock w/factory V-8. Used as a daily driver for 7 years.
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Re: Choke & Throttle knob decals needed
Never seen decals for that although not a totally bad idea, until they wear off.
The knobs are attached to steel tubes that are crimped onto the wires. Those can be replaced, but I don't know where to get them.
Best solution; get new cables assemblies.
The knobs are attached to steel tubes that are crimped onto the wires. Those can be replaced, but I don't know where to get them.
Best solution; get new cables assemblies.
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Re: Choke & Throttle knob decals needed
By the time one has decals custom made, it will be cheaper to get new cables.
Thanks.
Thanks.
M38A1 MD 82551. Built 3/1955. Purchased in Nov. 2021.
Former owner/restorer of 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Levis Edition.
All stock w/factory V-8. Used as a daily driver for 7 years.
Former owner/restorer of 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Levis Edition.
All stock w/factory V-8. Used as a daily driver for 7 years.
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Re: Choke & Throttle knob decals needed
my cable handles had the letters engraved into them. I just rubbed white chalk into them and they looked great for years.
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Re: Choke & Throttle knob decals needed
Also...
Some Vendors offer replacements with green knobs, others black.
Which is correct for an early (1955) M38A1?
Some Vendors offer replacements with green knobs, others black.
Which is correct for an early (1955) M38A1?
M38A1 MD 82551. Built 3/1955. Purchased in Nov. 2021.
Former owner/restorer of 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Levis Edition.
All stock w/factory V-8. Used as a daily driver for 7 years.
Former owner/restorer of 1977 Jeep CJ-5 Renegade Levis Edition.
All stock w/factory V-8. Used as a daily driver for 7 years.
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