Real Air Force Jeep? from germany

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Real Air Force Jeep? from germany

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Hello:

would like to know if it was possible to determine if this is an authentic USAF marking.

Thnak you for your help


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Nice find!

This period photo (many thanks to Wes & his photo album!) suggests the one in your photo could be authentic:

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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
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Thank you very much, evanso. that is very helpfull.

Have a great day

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Hi Max,

the marking on the hood will be authentic, but will the rest of the vehicle too?
I have seen many Jeeps put together from others.


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Hi Frank:

pls take a look here:

http://kleinanzeigen.ebay.de/anzeigen/s ... ?ref=myads

Beste Grüsse
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It certainly looks to be a complete M38 jeep. If blue is found on the rest of the body it would be safe to assume it was an original USAF jeep most likely surplussed out at a base in Europe or England.

Do you have any complete photos of the dash and/or closeups of the original US data plate set?
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Hi Wes:

yes it was surplused out in Germany.
Have to ask the seller for further info.

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the bottom of the tool box lid is blue and the cowl underneath is blue on my m38 buzz
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