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Willys Jeep Serial Number Location10/29/2022
If you look on the front and rear axle tubes there should be a date of manufacture stamped on them. Light switches, horn buttons, even engines/transmissions were frequently changed (even axles). The larger horn button (which can and was frequently changed) was a late Aug - early Sept change from the smaller button. I would say your jeep is still in the mid to late 51 prior to late september 51 when they changed the dash to include a large hole on the passenger side. Paul, If you don't mind me asking, what did you have to pay for the 51 MC? I can't get a look at the back of the engine.yet Took some more shots of the things mentioned above, This accessory plug was used until Dec 51 and you'll see where the circuit breaker trio are. The zerk fittings (grease fittings) are located here: M38 engine serials from (RMC) or MC74420 and on. #WILLYS JEEP SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION PLUS#The later block with the reinforced rear flanges ahs the 4 3/8" bolt holes plus 3 on each side 5/16" bolt holes. M38 engine serials up to (RMC) or MC74419. On your engine ID the early un-reinforced rear flange block has only four main mounting bolt holes. The one you have now appears to be the one on the far right. Your jeep should have came with the light switch on the far left. If not send me a photo of that area of the firewall from both front and rear. The dash photos narrows your serial down to MC10001 Sep 50 thru MC34151 Sep 51.įor your survey, the instrument cluster has the wire connector clip and the circuit breaker.ĭo you have these type instruments with resistors on them: But since the plates are MIA, thats all he could remember. I took some pics of the dash this morning, can you tell anything from these? Ryan, I sent the M38 questionair to Wes last night with what I could answer. So you would need to look at the whole picture and it might get you within a 3 to 6 month time frame at best. Like I said, some or all of these things could have been repaired, replaced, repainted. Small things like the dash (does it have a large hole on the passenger side or not were the data plates individually screwed to the pass side dash. I say you MIGHT as the military and subsequent civilian owners often swaped stuff during rebuilds etc. You may be able to get a closer date of production by what is found on the jeep. All the scews are still there, just no plate.again I Wes, is that the one just behind the passenger seat? If it is it was also removed. I still don't know though if the Army reg numbers are still on the hood, I'll try that next.ĭid you have the plate on the right rear wheel house? This is often overlooked because the Army painted over it several times. So I guess I'm outta luck on ever finding out the correct serial number. It's currently a non-runner but other wise in good shape. The gentleman I bought it from had it for over 30 years in his barn and removed the data plates for repainting many years ago. You will need adobe acrobat reader to open the file.ĭo you have a title with a serial number on it for this jeep? It should be under the vehicle survey data base section. #WILLYS JEEP SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION UPDATE#The last update published on the serial number data bases is on this board also in the "Downloads" section, which can be found by looking to the top or to the extreme left and clicking on the download word. #WILLYS JEEP SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION MANUALS#Then you'll already have the 4 basic manuals for the M38 which are the Operator's manual (TM 9-804 early and TM 9-8012 late), chassis and running gear manual (TM 9-1804B), engine & clutch manual (TM 9-1804A) and the ORD 9 SNL G-740 parts list.Ī lot of this data is already stored on our Post WWII Willys military jeeps (M38/M38A1/M606 series/CJV35) web sites and forum. One on the dash and one behind the passenger seat on the front verticle surface of the right rear wheel house,Įmail me off line and I'll shoot you a complete manual list for the M38. Willys only placed two serial tags on the M38 and the M38A1. Paul I checked my records and I sent you a completye technical pubs list for the M38 and our group's survey form July 15, 2006. Is the frame or any other part stamped like the ww2 Jeeps? Thanks I have recently purchased a 1951 M38, in which the original plates have been lost. Hi, is there any way to figure out the correct DOB and serial number of a vehicle without the original data plates. Posted: Mon 3:07 pm Post subject: M38 Serial Numbers? :: View topic - M38 Serial Numbers? Forum FAQ Search Usergroups Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in #WILLYS JEEP SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION DRIVER#WTT: M38A1 driver door w/canvas for passenger sideĪir Force M38 to McConnell AFB open house Reputable Willy's mechanic in Jacksonville Area Willys M Jeeps Forums-viewtopic-M38 Serial Numbers?ĭon't have an account yet? You can create one here.
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