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early cj5 or m38a1????

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by jeepers-creepers, Mar 9, 2008.

  1. jeepers-creepers

    jeepers-creepers New Member

    I'm sure someone on here knows the answer to my question. i have a ?cj5? that has the battery box lid on the pass. side cowl but is fixed and non removeable only the lid not the complete drop in box for the battery. the battery mounts on a tray between the pass. fender well and the motor. and the hood has the the plate that fills in the whole on the pass. side for the snorkel. so my question is was the tub and hood m38a1 left over parts. ok i know the pictures will add more credit to me and the story of buying this jeep. but i bought from a man for 75.00 dollars. i was into flatties and he asked me if i wanted this jeep. after looking at it i told him to take it to the junkyard. he asked me if i would give him 75 bucks for it. the lock outs i thought were worth that. oh and it had a 43-44 model mb willys L-head flat head four in it with one side having a homemade motor mount.

    OK IT LOOKS JUST LIKE THE THE BLUE 61 CJ5 IN A COUPLE OF THREADS DOWN. THANKS FOR THE PICTURES I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO POST MINE.
     
    Last edited: Mar 9, 2008
    jeepers-creepers, Mar 9, 2008
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  2. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    If you're saying the battery and lid are on the passenger side cowl...yes that's M38A1.....the cover for snorkel on the hood came on both
    Jim S.
     
    bkd, Mar 9, 2008
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  3. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Well, it's M38a1 leftover, but if the lid is fixed, and no actuall box, it's CJ...
     
    Patrick, Mar 9, 2008
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  4. Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

    CJ5. Photos would help lots!
     
    Rondog, Mar 9, 2008
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  5. 1963cj5

    1963cj5 Member

    Take a lok at my photoalbum and tell us which on you got as I have both originals here !!

    If your having trouble getting up pictures

    http://jeepsofold.myphotoalbum.com
     
    1963cj5, Mar 9, 2008
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  6. kaiser_willys

    kaiser_willys Well-Known Member

    fixed plate on cowl,no bat box under cowl= cj :beer: look for a recess on passenger side behind fender about 6" to 8" round,if its there you cant miss it its a m38a1 if not its a cj, look at the frame rails on the front where bumber bolts up if they are boxed its a a1 if not cj
     
    kaiser_willys, Mar 9, 2008
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  7. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    sparky, Mar 9, 2008
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