Question on body patent/serial# plates

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dv3468
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Question on body patent/serial# plates

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Gentleman: On a 1952 M-38 , is the manfacturers (Willys)patent/serial # plate the same for the firewall as the one that is mounted on the tub, next to the passengers seat?
Thanks, Dennis
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This is the Willys Patent plate found on the right rear wheel house.

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June 1952 dash serial plate contract number -630.

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April 1952 dash serial plate contract number -43. This bacjground was originally black.
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Thanks Wes.
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Hey that last plate is very close to my ser# 62032 4/52
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Post by grabrost »

Dear Wes,
Is there anything to find about the history of my car? Like hoodnumbers, if this car has been in Korea and number or sighns on the frontbumper?

If you know something, I'll be very thankfull. If somebody else can tell me more, let them speak..

The numbers of my car are:
ser. no. 49180
Dat. Del. 1-52
type : M38
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