M38A1 Hood Mod

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Junormaneureka
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M38A1 Hood Mod

Post by Junormaneureka » Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:28 am

I've always liked the hoods on Jeep Commandos. I thought one of these would fit on my M38A1 so I gave it a try. It's a perfect fit. I'll install my blackout lights where the turn signals go in the Commando grille.

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Re: M38A1 Hood Mod

Post by Marty, SoCal » Mon Dec 03, 2012 10:37 am

If I'm not mistaken the center of the Commando grille is basically the same as the CJ-5 grille with little extension panels on it. I wonder if you could remove the "CJ" center and add in a M38-A1 grille to make it look more military?

I've often thought of putting a CJ-7 grille and hood on a Commando, (the newer, ugly ones)!
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Re: M38A1 Hood Mod

Post by Junormaneureka » Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:14 pm

You are correct. The extensions are welded onto the center.
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Re: M38A1 Hood Mod

Post by DUNK » Tue Oct 06, 2020 8:29 pm

I always thought that would make a great looking vehicle. Kind of a Command Car version of the M38A1. Good luck with the mod. It will look swell.


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