Discussion topics on Willys Overland M series vehicles
Deadguy
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by Deadguy » Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:44 am
Sorry for the low light and hazy photo!
1952 M38A1
Marine core reinforced rear bumper, military transistorized turn signal upgrade, arctic heater, 11" drum brakes, 200L PTO winch, Huffy overdrive, deep water fording kit, RT 68 vehicle mounted radio, Trac Locs front and rear.
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evanso1975
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by evanso1975 » Mon Oct 14, 2013 3:45 am
That's the ordnance inspection stamp & inspector's initials.
Here's mine for comparison:
Owen
1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406
Hawkshadow
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by Hawkshadow » Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:50 am
That stamp is the American Ordinance corps emblem which was stamped onto many items as an inspectors mark. It consists of 2 crossed cannons and a flaming bomb.
An interesting read:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnance ... ates_Army)
Jordan
M38 CDN
52-30718