Engine overhaul plate

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 6:49 am

Yes I saw that Wes.

I'll do a little more digging

Thanks,

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:30 am

Would you believe, Ponce Ordnance Depot, Puerto Rico?

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:35 am

Got enough grease and grime off to see the transmission plate.
Not only do I have a later block rebuilt in 1955, but a transmission
dated 9-20-52.

Post by **wesk** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:10 am

Those depots in Europe, Puerto Rico and Japan were there to cut down on sea going freight costs to move our vehicles to contiguous 48 depots. Either one is possible but my point is most M38A1's weren't worn out enough for a depot refurb until the mid to late 50's and Pueblo I believe was out of the jeep refurb business by then.

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 5:19 pm

I've got a 1950 M38 Wes.

Post by **wesk** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:38 pm

The beginning of this discussion centered on the A1. We can adjust the date to about 54/55 for your 1950 M38. Keep in mind these are engine rebuild tags not entire jeep refurbishment tags found on some dashes.

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:10 pm

Resurrecting an old thread with updated info.

Rick, next time you are on your back under the jeep, take a good look at that rebuild tag.

This is mine:
http://willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules/gall ... .thumb.jpg

Pueblo is is, at least in my case, in 1955.
Take care,