MG mount for a M38A1 CDN2

rob love · #1 04-04-10, 17:10

I'm out of the country for a few more weeks, but if it's of any help I can scan and post some of the installation instructions when I get back. I also have the modification instructions for putting the small canvas bags onto this mount for catching the empty brass and the stipped links.

BOBM35A2 · #2 04-04-10, 23:19

That would be very helpful. Looking forward to your return.
Thank You
Bob M.

BOBM35A2 · #3 04-05-10, 01:34

Thank you to the members of this forum. I now have the upper swing arm mount for the jeep. I'll start making the lower mount that bolts onto the jeep later this week. If anyone could take just a couple of general measurements on the lower mount that they have and send it to me I would appreciate it. I think I have a very close design comparing pictures but I would like to make it as close as possible. I'm also intersested in an ammo tray for the mount. I've only seen one in pictures.
Thanks,
Bob M.

derk derin · #4 04-05-10, 07:21

Hi Bob,
I have part of the cfto for mounting the gpmg mount to the jeep tub.I also have the diagram that shows the mounting of the ammo tray.The first design had just a side plate where a strap goes through and holds the ammo box to the side.Later they modified that with bending and fabricating a proper tray that the ammo can drops in.I used to have both on my M38A1 CDN 2.I don't know if you can blow the picture up to see it more clearly?

Hope this may help you.
Derk.

BOBM35A2 · #5 04-05-10, 13:41

Derk,
Thank you very much. The diagram is very helpful. It matches the one we drew up. The picture were a little blurred when I blew them up, but never the less helpful.
Thank You.

BOBM35A2 · #6 05-05-10, 02:40

Derk,
Sand blasted the swing arm and painted it today. Compared our drawings with your prints. Very Close. Ordered some metal and will start building the mount later this week. I would be intersted in the prints of the ammo tray.
Next project is already being planned. I'll be looking for an antenna mount that will take a large antenna base. Either over the spare tire or left rear corner.
Thanks for your help.
Bob Metayer

maple_leaf_eh · #7 05-05-10, 04:01

Note the date for the GPMG mount is 1975. If you have one of these, then the radios have to be appropriate for the date. The Reg F were using RT524 radios with the AMU and 10' whip antenna by then. The Reserves were still lumbering along with C42 radios with the ATU and 8' rod antenna. These both used bases on the spare tire carrier.

BOBM35A2 · #8 08-05-10, 18:21

Derk,
Made up the pieces for the mount. Today I'll be welding them together. The Plates have already been fitted to the jeep in their original holes. The next step on the MG mount would be the tray. Does anyone have diagrams or close up pictures of the ammo tray?
While I'm at it does anyone have close up pictures of the radio bracket and tray?
Thanks,
Bob M.

derk derin · #9 08-05-10, 19:36

Bob,
The closest picture I have of the tray for the ammo can is me actually firing the 1919 on my jeep at a Machine gun shoot in 1998.Hope this can help.

I just had to make sure I didn't shoot the wirecutter on the front bumper!
Derk.

BOBM35A2 · #10 08-05-10, 23:42

Derk,
Thank You for sending the pictures. One picture is worth a thousand words. Your three pictures answered so many questions I had not even asked or was afraid to ask.
The only question now is how to send a picture?
I have pictures of the various parts before assemby and then the fisinished product.
I finished the mount and right now it's in the garage drying after paint.
Bob