m38a1 CDN 2

[Eric B]

Hello Mike and Terry

Mike you understood my question, thank goodness.

I noticed in the photo, outlines of a patch over where the large hole would be. I went back to the operators manual and took a look at the photo and sure enough the original had a patch spot welded over the larger hole and then a small hole for the wires drilled into this patch.

Therefore my question has been answered.

Thanks
Terry i still owe you a visit.

Eric

[Mike Baker]

Originally Posted by Eric B

I noticed in the photo, outlines of a patch over where the large hole would be.
Eric

Eric,

I had to go out and look at it again, because I didn't think there was a patch there, but there certainly could be. What you probably saw was a straight crack in the paint at the top, and a faint line along the left-hand side. I didn't think there was a patch because it's completely flush with the rest of the sheet metal on 3 sides.

So thanks, because I have now learned something new myself. (I've only had my truck for about 6 months and have spent most of my work time at the other end, so far.)

cheers,

Mike

[Eric B]

We both learnt something. I have had mine since 1987, but it was patched.

thanks
Eric

[rob love]

If memory serves, the Cdn2 had the large patch welded over the original large hole. It also had the bracket inside the back to hold an M-series tail lamp. A Cdn3 did not have either. The body did not have the large hole cut into it, nor the bracket welded onto the inner skin.