37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

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37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by jnissen » Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:25 pm

Wild guess. Does it have the heater option? BTW - wonderful looking specimen! Can only hope my sons looks half as nice.


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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Apr 18, 2019 5:33 am

Has the heater, CDN and USA Hot Water Heater are the same except CDN has a woven ground strap. Look again starting at the back of the JEEP.
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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:32 pm

Note the Safety Chain bracket, it is unique to the Canadian M-38/M-38A1 and is factory made. I do not have the JEEP Part Number.
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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:00 pm

I speak M-38A1. :wink: :wink:
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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:01 pm

I speak M-38A1. :wink: :wink:
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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by jnissen » Fri Nov 08, 2019 6:45 pm

Must be getting cold up there!


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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Joe Gopan » Sat Nov 09, 2019 4:07 am

How many of you realized that the M-38 and M-38A1 left the factory in 2430 Semi Gloss O.D.? Had I known about 2430, I would have used it.
Thanks to Joe Friday, we all know that important detail. Thank you again, Joe.
Yes, it's starting to get cold, we had a short Fall season, it went from 40's-50's in the evening along with an inch of snow down to the 20's in one night.
Note the names of those who have responded to the original post over the past 7 years, some are no longer active.
I wonder where they all went?
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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Feb 18, 2021 7:41 am

Year 46, winter is 1/2 over, won't be long before this M-38A1 enjoys GI PM, the smell of Tim Hortens Coffee, and current Military aciivity at the the former Dow Field which is now a busy ANG base.
76 years ago, Dow Field was a jumping off base for aircraft headed to the ETO plus other far corners of the world. Blackouts ,air raid sirens, with planes taking off in the dark were common.
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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by 70th Division » Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:23 pm

Hello Joe,

Your Jeep looks awesome !!!

Have you taken it out to get that coffee yet ?

Also what is red tag on your rear tire mount antenna base ?

I hope you are doing well in Maine !
If you get a chance, please post some more pictures of your jeep !!

I am working on mine right now.

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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by 70th Division » Wed Jun 23, 2021 6:23 pm

Hello Joe,

How does the paint look now from the last repaint ?

37 years enjoying this jeep you built
must give you great pleasure every time you take her out !!

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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Dave M38A1 » Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:51 am

Very nice, well maintained M38A1.

Thanks for all your information and advice over the years.

It has really helped me with all my projects.



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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:49 pm

I'll get it out for pics this weekend. the GI Issue Semi Gloss Rust Inhibiting paint is doing well.
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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by 70th Division » Thu Jun 24, 2021 4:53 pm

Hello,

That will be great Joe,
Looking forward to it !!

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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Pat Gray » Fri Jun 25, 2021 7:43 pm

Hi Joe,
What is the red decal above the light switch?
Thanks, Pat

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Re: 37 YEARS AND 3 FACELIFTS AND 3 SETS GOODYEAR NDCC'S

Post by Joe Gopan » Thu Jul 08, 2021 12:36 pm

Sorry for the delay, will try for this coming weekend. Red Decal is a reminder to turn off radio before starting. Rick Larsen offers these decals. I hesitate to install useless stencils, No Step, 24 Volts, etc., but some do add color and are official. and are useful. Give Rick a try.
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