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Old 07-11-10, 19:17
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Default WTB: M38A1CDN2 Front Bumper

If anyone has a parts CDN2 or 3 with a bumper in decent shape that they would be willing to part with, please let me know.

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Old 10-02-11, 23:09
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Pulled the "bubba" bumper off of my CDN2 this morning, but still need an actual CDN2 or CDN3 bumper to replace it. If anyone has one laying around, please let me know...

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Old 11-02-11, 00:15
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Mike, as I am fairly new to the world of M38 and M38A1 jeeps, please enlighten me as to how the repros are different from Canadian version jeeps.

Would a reproduction bumper not suffice? Reason I ask is that they seem quite reasonably priced if correct and I could use at least 1...
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Old 11-02-11, 02:00
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For a start the bumpers are different widths.

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Old 11-02-11, 08:24
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Mike, as I am fairly new to the world of M38 and M38A1 jeeps, please enlighten me as to how the repros are different from Canadian version jeeps.

Would a reproduction bumper not suffice? Reason I ask is that they seem quite reasonably priced if correct and I could use at least 1...
Ha ha - I am only about 6 months into this world myself, but here's what I've learned thus far.

For the bumpers no difference, really, that I know of. M38A1CDN's had (I think) a 46 or 48" bumper, while the CDN2 and CDN3 had 54". This change is also reflected in US models, with pre-1954 trucks having the shorter bumper.

Pricing on the repro ones isn't bad, if you can find someone who actually has one in stock. Brian Asbury has been my best source for parts, but he doesn't have any bumpers. Willys Acres advertises them on their website, but I have never actually been able to get a response to the many e-mails and phone messages I have left there. Tried again today, so we'll see what happens.

As for the US dealers, some have them and some don't, but all will end up costing more in shipping plus customs brokerage.

As a rule, I myself try to acquire as many NOS parts as I can, for 2 reasons:
1) I know they are authentic; and
2) I know they will fit.

Not only that, but I have also been told some horror stories about certain repro parts (particularly those made "overseas").

Only other thing I will say is make sure you get the Canadian manuals - the US ones are handy but there are differences between the models. A couple of different people on this forum can provide reproductions for you. I got mine from Brian, and certainly have no complaints about the quality.

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Old 11-02-11, 15:57
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You could just have one made at the local metal fabrication shop. Get the measurements, the thickness of the metal, and a shop with a hydraulic shear and brake can make one up in minutes. I did one in Moose Jaw at the base workshop, and it came out perfect. Mind you, I had the bent up remnants that it was to replace, so I knew where all the holes were going.
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Old 13-02-11, 15:10
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Default Bumpers in stock

You did not call me, I am the manufacturer. I have both long and short versions available.
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Old 14-02-11, 06:02
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You did not call me, I am the manufacturer. I have both long and short versions available.
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Just sent you an e-mail...

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Old 14-02-11, 13:37
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For those who don't know him, John Bizal is a super cool guy to deal with, top quality, first rate parts.
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Old 14-02-11, 13:55
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Chris,
I am blushing. Thanks for the vote of confidence!
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Old 14-02-11, 22:12
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John, I will be calling you soon, Looking for some M38A1 and M38 items...
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1981 MANAC 3/4T CDN trailer
1943 Converto Airborne Trailer
1983 M1009 CUCV

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and trucks and stuff and more stuff and and.......

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