M38a1 CDN2 - Winter Project

[Wayne Hingley]

Engine is pretty much ready to go. Moving on to frame preparation next.

[oldlithgow]

You have made some amazing progress Wayne, you have taking well passed where I got. I see you got the paint for the engine what product did you go with? Glad to see you are having fun with it.

[Wayne Hingley]

Hi Craig. Yes its moving along nicely so far, and it is certainly a lot easier to make progress with all of the things you have already done (new fuel lines, brake lines, etc.).

I pulled a couple of the patch panels that were riveted on to the body, and I will be pulling a few more when I get to the body work. I was pleased and amazed at what I discovered underneath... but I will post on that later, when I get to the body work.

I will followup with the paint details.

[Sam Assad]

Quite an impressive and inspiring progress ! cant wait to see more

[Wayne Hingley]

Does anyone know the reason for the difference between the right and left body support brackets over the rear axle?

[Wayne Hingley]

I spent about 3 hours with a hot water pressure washer cleaning up the frame, body, fenders and transmission. What a huge difference... well worth all the face-shots of steaming hot water!

[Ryan]

Originally Posted by Wayne Hingley

Does anyone know the reason for the difference between the right and left body support brackets over the rear axle?

Could simply be design if they are original. Does the body differ one side to the other?

[Wayne Hingley]

I know the mounting plate in the centre of the crossmember is for a MG pedestal, so I guess the frame brackets are for the side braces. I'm m just wondering why they are not symmetrical? Perhaps the left side is designed for the extra weight of the ammunition...?