pasture m-38 find

bobatwarsaw · Post by **bobatwarsaw** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:32 pm

hi all
just got my 38 today,
i will have a lot of questions for u all very
soon
help on the hood numbers and unit markings
if any pics are needed for help id the 38, please
tell me and where to take them
thanks bob

Post by **wesk** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:11 am

Hello Bob,

You can put several photos in one post. I moved all 4 of your photos to your first post and deleted the next four posts.

An adequate ID can be made from the lower right dash plate between the instrument cluster and the glove box. There is also a Willys patent plate on the front vertical surface of the right rear wheel house behind the passenger seat.

I'll email you a survey form to fill out and email back to me. Carefully remove each layer of paint on the hood sides, the lower front side of the windshield, the front & rear bumpers to see any old markings.

I have several hundred technical photos in my album here on our web site. Please use them.
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... _album.php

I have an M38 ID guide photo set as a sub-album there as well:
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... php&page=1

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:16 am

I looks like a pretty complete unmolested unit. Congratulations. What's your plan of action for it? Curious, how much did you have to fork over for it?

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:48 am

Great find! You can already see the hood # on the drivers side. If they painted over it at one time, I've exposed the #'s by carefully using a scotchbright pad. The unit # if there, will be on the front bumper passenger side. Usually the hardest to find or read. Would love to see under the hood. The M38A1 in the background would be a good grab too! Thanks for sharing your find. John

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:56 am

See what the engine # is on top behind the waterpump. Usually stamped on the block surface that protrudes where the head gasket is. Original should be MC XXXXXXX or RMCXXXXXXX ( replacement ) or possibly 4LR XXXXX. The lifting ring mounts indicate later production along with the removeable one piece data plate. There should be a 3 inch hole in the dash behind the dataplate . Sure looks untouched. "Treasure".

John

RICKG · Post by **RICKG** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:30 am

WOW!! More complete than most that are out there waiting
to be "found". Pop the hood and post some pics there too
when you get a chance..

bobatwarsaw · Post by **bobatwarsaw** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:23 am

hi john
the m38a1 is also for sale, and under the tarp in front
of the a1 ia a m100 trailer thats for sale. the 100 looks brand new
bob

Bretto · Post by **Bretto** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:27 am

What's your location?

bobatwarsaw · Post by **bobatwarsaw** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:41 pm

hi all
i had a wonderful suprise today on the unit markings. it is
from the 49th armored division

i have a honorable discharge from the 49th armored
division in 1978
rick here are pics under the hood and brett that will be
east texas
i need help from yall to help id the front bumper markings
it hapens to be the last pic

bobatwarsaw · Post by **bobatwarsaw** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:49 pm

the first pic is a 57

above is 20907524

bobatwarsaw · Post by **bobatwarsaw** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:12 pm

bobatwarsaw · Post by **bobatwarsaw** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:27 pm

under the hood pics

bobatwarsaw · Post by **bobatwarsaw** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:31 pm

under the hood

oilleaker1 · Post by **oilleaker1** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:35 pm

The MD fenderwell tag is wrong. Should be MC and matching your dash vin. I think you should go back and buy all three. What a honey hole you found there! I suppose you put in batteries and drove it home now!

John

DanS · Post by **DanS** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:36 pm

Is the "MD" data plate on the M38? If so, that is the wrong plate. M38s are "MC".