Weld-In Replacement Headlight "Wells"

[icefisher]

I have heard that replacement headlight wells are available for the M-37. I guess many trucks develop rot in this area and mine is one. Can anybody tell me where I can find these? Thanks, Pete

[HingsingM37]

If you are refering to the fender panel repair kits for underneath the headlamps, Jeep Panels Plus has these. Phone is 207-743-7671.

[Cal_Gary]

Yep, that' s prime area for rust. Vintage Power Wagons also has them. I don't see them on line but it's in their printed catalog. 888 695 0578.
Gary

[MSeriesRebuild]

I have heard that replacement headlight wells are available for the M-37. I guess many trucks develop rot in this area and mine is one. Can anybody tell me where I can find these? Thanks, Pete

It is typical, there is also a typical reason why it happens. There is a reinforcement panel welded on the underside of the fender where the front bracket bolts to the fender. Water & debris finds its way in between the fender & the panel causing rust & rot between the panels that eventually eats its way through the fender which is the thinner of the 2 pieces. When you do the repair, weld solid around the bottom panel, use a seam sealer before primer & paint. This will seal the area preventing the same problem from occuring again later.

[knattrass]

Charles is right - use a good automotive seam sealer everywhere 2 pieces of metal have been spot welded together. These things look like a high school welding project with lots of lap seams, butt welds, etc. Places that salty road water/slop love to get into. We rolled the cab/tub on its back after sandblasting, applied a coat of epoxy primer, used 3 tubes of sealer, applied a second coat of epoxy, and then sprayed on rust proofing to protect from rock chips. We found similar seams on the front of the cowl, fender, box, etc. Driving in MI with winter road salt its worth the extra level of protection.