Hello folks...Purchased a 1951 M38 in pieces last year and I'm attempting a frame-ff restoration. The engine was rebuilt by someone/previous owner, and I rebuilt the transmission and transfer case. I installed them in the frame last night and noticed that the left engine mount does not line up with the frame mounts. I plan to make some type of adapter or plate to allow the mount of both bolts/nuts. The transmission and transfer case mounts lined up perfectly, but the left motor mount is way off.
My question is, why doesn't the mounts line up with the engine? Could I have a bastardized M38, a CJ-3A frame or other. Or is the engine front plate from another engine/model type. since I purchased this jeep in pieces, I'm not sure what I got. Tools on right, windshield is one glass, fuel tank under driver seat.
BTW...the vehicle serial number is MC 22731. Any info will be helpful. If anyone else ran into this, how did you fix it?
I've attached pictures of both mounts, left, and right.
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