M38A1 Radiator
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M38A1 Radiator
Does anyone have any advice about replacing my 1952 M38A1 radiator? I do not really have the money to replace it with a NOS right now but want something that is close to correct. Having it recored is probably the only way to keep it original, but again, with prices on brass and copper, it still makes it around $450. Any thoughts on aluminum?
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Re: M38A1 Radiator
CJ-5 Radiator for 1955-71 bolts right in.
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HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
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Re: M38A1 Radiator
Thanks for the quick reply. I will keep digging and look for one. Any place you recommend?
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Re: M38A1 Radiator
Post it here on the G 503.
The core is thinner as it is not GI Spec but all mounting holes and hose location are correct.
The core is thinner as it is not GI Spec but all mounting holes and hose location are correct.
2011 MVPA PIONEER AWARD - MVPA #1064
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO
HONOR GRAD-WHEELED VEHICLE MECHANIC SCHOOL 1960 - US ARMY ORDNANCE SCHOOL(MACHINIST) ABERDEEN PG 1962 - O-1 BIRD DOG CREWCHIEF - 300,000+TROUBLE FREE M-38A1 MILES
LIFE MEMBER AM LEGION-40/8-DAV
7 MIL SPEC MAINTAINED MV'S
COL. BRUNO BROOKS (ARMY MOTORS) IS MY HERO
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