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Some things I've been curious about?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Executioner, Oct 29, 2006.

  1. Oct 29, 2006
    Executioner

    Executioner Member

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    A few body features on my cj5 I can't figure out why their there.
    On the passenger side of the hood, whats the cut out for?
    both sides above the rear fenders is some indentation what is the purpose for them? And lastly the covered rectangular spot on top of the firewall in front of the windshield? air intake?
    I'm just curious about these things
     
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    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

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    The hood cut out was for the snorkle for the air intake, the rectangle piece on the cowl was the battery box, and the indents in the rear sides were for the soft top bows. This is all leftover military stuff...
     
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    panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

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    Strider380

    Strider380 Can I have a zip tie?

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    Thats a nice jeep you have. The rectangular spot is for the heater I believe. Not sure tho cause I've never had a functioning heater, but it only comes on later jeeps that would have heaters installed.
     
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    No the rectangular spot was a hold over for the battery as Patrick said, the heater would have been mounted on the drivers side firewall.
     
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    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    Doesn't your M38A1 have the rectangular cover for the battery box? Yours should be functional, the one on a 5 is spot welded in place.
     
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    Rondog

    Rondog just hangin' out

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    Yeah, the M38's and M38A1's had a functional battery box on the cowl. The lid was hinged and there were two 12 volt batteries in there. The CJ5's just have a dummy cover welded on there.
     
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    Executioner

    Executioner Member

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    Interesting! a snorkel huh?
    Sorry I neglected to search these questions:oops:
     
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  9. Oct 30, 2006
    Strider380

    Strider380 Can I have a zip tie?

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    Oh, I figured his wouldn't have the battery hatch since it was a CJ5. I thought he was talking about that rectangle in the center thats covered with a grill. I believe this is some type of intake for the blower or something?...Oh wow, looking at the picture I completly missed the battery hatch in the back. I only saw the snorkel cutout. Sorry guys! And yes, Mine is fully functional, though I can't fit any batteries in it because its to thin. I am going to start welding a makeshift battery holder today.
     
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    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Well, that or a "Boyink Door"...;)

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    Writeup >>.
     
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    solomon

    solomon Baby Jeep Junkie

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    Cool stuff Mike!!
     
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