Sponson Plates
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Sponson Plates
I have the sponson plates for the radios and the debate is weather to use them or not. Any Radio people have any ideas on if they work, do you really need them?
Floyd
Floyd
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YES, use them. If you are going to put an MT1029 on top, or even the MT1989 for the R442, either way, make sure you use them. They distribute the weight of the radio stuff so you don't get cracks and stress issues from the aforementioned items. The RT524 or RT246 are somewhat heavy, and the constant weight will eventually give you headaches down the road. Use them. Even the R442 for no bigger than it is, needs that proper weight distribution back on that fender area. Besides, it's what's proper.
I have seen several MUTT's that didn't use them and all of them developed cracks in the area. I guess if you were never to drive it, and it was only for display, then you could get by without them. But if it's for display, then by rights it would have to have them to be correct.
I have seen several MUTT's that didn't use them and all of them developed cracks in the area. I guess if you were never to drive it, and it was only for display, then you could get by without them. But if it's for display, then by rights it would have to have them to be correct.
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Your mutt will thank you!Floyd wrote:Bill.....HTN: Thanks, I guess they will end up as part of the com system.
Floyd
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
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Anyone got a extra one for the 442 that they would like to part with????
Jeff
Army Transportation Assoc Vietnam, Associate Member
Vietnam Veterans Assoc, Associate Member
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
1968 M52A2
1968 M54A2
1968 M151A1
1964 M151A1
1953 M62
1951 M37
" I am deuceless" Sold them all.
Army Transportation Assoc Vietnam, Associate Member
Vietnam Veterans Assoc, Associate Member
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
1968 M52A2
1968 M54A2
1968 M151A1
1964 M151A1
1953 M62
1951 M37
" I am deuceless" Sold them all.
another reason to use them is thats the only way to position them correctly so the rear seat will still fold up
Jim
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
--------------------------------------
1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
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Re:
There is one on ebay.vtdeucedriver wrote:Anyone got a extra one for the 442 that they would like to part with????
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/military ... dZViewItem
Seller is also a g838 member.
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Re: Sponson Plates
You guys do me a favor so I dont screw this up........................can you take pics of where your plates are mounted on the jeep??? I have a RT-524 and a 442 that I am going to install on the passenger side. I dont want to mount them and then realise that either my seats wont go back or the rear seat will go in.
Thanks guys.
You all have been alot of help.
Thanks guys.
You all have been alot of help.
Jeff
Army Transportation Assoc Vietnam, Associate Member
Vietnam Veterans Assoc, Associate Member
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
1968 M52A2
1968 M54A2
1968 M151A1
1964 M151A1
1953 M62
1951 M37
" I am deuceless" Sold them all.
Army Transportation Assoc Vietnam, Associate Member
Vietnam Veterans Assoc, Associate Member
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
1968 M52A2
1968 M54A2
1968 M151A1
1964 M151A1
1953 M62
1951 M37
" I am deuceless" Sold them all.
Re: Sponson Plates
maybe these will help...
Jim
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
--------------------------------------
1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
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Re: Sponson Plates
Thanks, thats EXACTLY what I needed..............................Now I got a problem. Anyone got a extra plate to support the end where it hangs off the fender??????? I dont have one. I dont think I ever did!!!!
Jeff
Army Transportation Assoc Vietnam, Associate Member
Vietnam Veterans Assoc, Associate Member
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
1968 M52A2
1968 M54A2
1968 M151A1
1964 M151A1
1953 M62
1951 M37
" I am deuceless" Sold them all.
Army Transportation Assoc Vietnam, Associate Member
Vietnam Veterans Assoc, Associate Member
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club
1968 M52A2
1968 M54A2
1968 M151A1
1964 M151A1
1953 M62
1951 M37
" I am deuceless" Sold them all.
Re: Sponson Plates
I'm looking for that piece myself, may end up having to make one.
Jim
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
--------------------------------------
1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
--------------------------------------
Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
Re: Sponson Plates
Jim: Give FairRadio a try.
Floyd
Floyd
1961 M151
1967 M416
1988 M35A2C
VFW Life Member
NRA Life Member
1967 M416
1988 M35A2C
VFW Life Member
NRA Life Member