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1949 Willys Jeep CJ-3A 
Class: Cars, Off-road / SUV — Model origin: 
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Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene
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◊ 2015-07-11 10:31 |
![[Image: suddenthunder1990vhsripavi_004161725.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/15460/suddenthunder1990vhsripavi_004161725.jpg) |
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◊ 2015-07-12 00:49 |
1949-1953 Willys-Overland CJ-3A, due to the hood close the the grille? It could also be a military 1949–1952 Willys M38, but I think that it wouldn't have blinkers, then, and there would be pintle hooks on the bumper... |
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◊ 2015-07-13 05:33 |
Appears to be the CJ3A due to the mounting of the grille to the frame. Even though the closed/secured middle panel of windshield resembles the M38 rather than the movable style of the CJ3A the rest of the Jeep looks CJ3A. On a military Jeep the "pintle" hook would be mounted on the rear. The front bumper (and rear) would have "lifting shackles". |
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◊ 2015-07-14 19:54 |
So these thinks are called shackle, thanks .gif ":)") Don't forget English is not my mother tongue, so I tried to give the closest term I found for this (just to be sure not to misuse the word): ![[Image: willysm38.jpg]](http://pics.imcdb.org/18713/willysm38.jpg) From what I see now (as I said in another page, things become obvious once you know they exist .gif ";)") ), the grille of a military M38 would have hinges (or some kind of clips) on its lower part? -- Last edit: 2015-07-14 20:36:44 |
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◊ 2015-07-14 22:07 |
@Elmer. Yes the two rings or "shackles" on the front (and rear) are for attaching ropes or wires and "Lifting" the vehicle onto a ship or other platform. Became standard with the "M" series military vehicles. Called Lifting Shackles. The "M" series Jeeps also had a hinged grille mounting as evidenced in this photo. A slotted hinge is attached to the lower portion of grille above each frame horn and the pivot pin is attached to the frame. For field service the fenders could be unbolted from the body (near the passenger opening) but remained attached to the grille. The Grille & fenders together pivoted forward and lifted off the pivot pin which was shaped to permit disassembly at a 45 degree angle. Easy access to components inside and underneath! The radiator was mounted to the engine assembly rather than the grille. Wiring had waterproof quick disconnects to accommodate lights & horn. This permitted the radiator, engine, transmission and transfer case to be removed as a unit. Then serviced or replaced as needed. The vehicle was out of service less time this way. The same style 45 degree/release hinge was used on the hood, windshield, (some tailgate models) and passenger seat mounting for more efficient service and multiple uses. After many years the grille mounting return to traditional bolting during the M38A1 series. Early M38A1 had the hinge while later years were w/o hinge. The hood, windshield, seat, & tailgate where present kept the removable hinge setup (as did early CJ5/6). |
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◊ 2015-07-15 00:35 |
Thanks to share these details. We'll become Jeep experts thanks to you |
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