From: Thomas M McHugh (tmmchugh@msn.com)
Date: Wed Mar 02 2005 - 12:46:21 PST
> Chris,
>
> Electrical components & every light bulb & some gauges. The M38A1 is a
> cantankerous beast & moody to start in cold or damp weather. I have
> carried 2 batteries in the battery box & on at least 6 times in 3 years of
> limited driving, I have killed a battery & swapped it with the charged
> battery next to it.
>
> I will spend almost $1800 to change this back to 24 volts.
>
> More importantly, if you bring the jeep up to military looking standards,
> you will not even be considered close enough to be judged as Motor Pool
> Class at a show. The wiring alone will destroy your consideration.
> Points are lost for each non-correct item.
>
> I would be very happy to swap some parts. Although I would be happy to
> get them, I really think you should re-consider the idea. Remember, you
> can always find someone like me that bought a converted 12 volt vehicle &
> swap parts at that time.
>
> Question: Why did you think about 12 volt ??? Doesn't the M38A1 run
> now ??? What 24 volt parts do you need to make it run ???
>
> If you decide to convert, keep me in mind for the first shot at the 24
> volt parts.
>
> ------
> If you feel like a 4 1/2 - 5 hour ride on Sat April 2nd, come to our
> "MTA" Military Transport Association Show & Swap Meet, in Dover NJ, just
> off RT 80 Exit 34 East or West. My M38A1 will be at the Korean War
> Veterans Trailer. We could talk at length.
>
> Show Info go to: www.mtaswapmeet.us
>
>
> Tom
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gray, Chris" <Chris.Gray@fmr.com>
> To: "Thomas M McHugh" <tmmchugh@msn.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 9:26 AM
> Subject: RE: [MV] 12v M38A1
>
>
> HI Tom..
>
> I'm in Boston
>
> Is it just the electrical components you changed for the 12v or do you
> need to make some modifications to the engine too? (aside from support
> brackets, etc)
>
> Chris
>
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