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Recent content by honeaj

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    Replacing floor in M38A1

    Are the hat channels already on the panels? If not, are they included/how much?
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    Replacing floor in M38A1

    Bravo2Uiform, how much are you asking for the floor panels and how far do you live from Nashville,TN?
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    Replacing floor in M38A1

    I have one. The kind I have necks down like a rife shell and will not let me get close to the welds on the hat channels without hitting the side of the hat channel and I end up cutting at an angle. There is another type that looks just like a regular drill bit that will not hit against the hat...
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    Replacing floor in M38A1

    Thanks for all the info. I have already tried to cut the spot welds without satisfactory results, leaving holes in floor. Hence, the idea to replace whole front floor pan. I still don't know how to remove the floor from the side wall without leaving holes in the side wall. I think I will cut the...
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    Replacing floor in M38A1

    I purchased an M38A1, 1963 USMC, that I want to rebuild. Very little rust but wanted to remove hat channels to make sure rust was under control. After seeing condition, I decided to look into replacing the floor. How is the best way to remove the old floor without cutting holes in the side...
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