Technical

[oddball]

how do i find the date when my jeep was first built.

day///month///year

thanks

[wilfreeman]

Does it have the data plates on the dash? The date should be on them. If not, is the tag on the passenger wheelwell behind the seat still there? If it is, we can give you a timeframe of when it was built by the serial number.

[oddball]

I HAVE THIS....VIN/CHASSIS/FRAME NO. MD18088

IS THIS ANY GOOD

THANK YOU

[evanso1975]

DVLA used the serial number as the VIN number on my M38's V5, so I guess they would've done the same with yours. Check out the M38A1 database download here (the first link):

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules. ... oad&cid=35

There's gaps in the list, but since MD-17964 and MD-18374 are both September 1952, there's a pretty good chance yours is September '52 as well. Don't think they were dated by day, just month & year.

Here's the location of the patent plate wilfreeman refers to (courtesy of Wes's photo album):

That plate is often overlooked, and can be hidden by many layers of paint.

[oddball]

can you give me the information that confirms when my vin no md 18088
was manufactured for the DVLA IN UK,

OR CAN YOU TELL ME WERE I CAN GET THIS WRITTEN INFORMATION FOR THEM AS THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THEY WILL EXCEPT IT FOR A LOG BOOK.

SORRY TO ASK ALL THIS BUT I CANT GET IT TAXED SO I CAN GET OUT ON ROAD.

THANK YOU.

[wesk]

MD 18088 was manufactured by Willys in Toledo, Ohio, USA September 1952.

[evanso1975]

Are you a member of the MVT? If so, apply for the free vehicle verification service:

http://www.mvt.org.uk/verification.html

They'll send an inspector out to confirm that your jeep is what it should be. If you're not a member, you'll need to cough up £40.

[RICKG]

Oddball, thx for the e-mail, i'll respond here. So this is a licensing
problem rather than just a curiosity? There are a lot of guys here that can
help you with info. The only thing i can offer is this.. Ask all the questions
you can, talk to the responsible agency and find out exactly what they
require and try to satisfy said reqmts BEFORE handing over any
documents you may have. Good Luck!!

[oddball]

MD 18088 was manufactured by Willys in Toledo, Ohio, USA September 1952.

wes, i will be back in touch in a few days and let you know how i get on.

thank you.

eddie

[wilfreeman]

Good luck Eddie! I know registration can be a pain here in the US - I know it is probably the same over there too.

[oddball]

Good luck Eddie! I know registration can be a pain here in the US - I know it is probably the same over there too.

THANKS
I WILL KEEP YOU UP DATED.

MY MATE NEEDS THE SAME INFO BUT HIS MD NUMBER IS A LOT HIGHER THAN MINE.

[oddball]

MD 18088 was manufactured by Willys in Toledo, Ohio, USA S
eptember 1952.

hi, i am after a little bit help can anyone tell me if the radiator fan will be restricted if i was to put a small wooden box on my front bumper of my willys jeep.

as i do 50 mile runs per day.

thank you

[wesk]

In less than 90 Deg F weather and not more than 1/3 of the open grill area covered it should not be a problem.

[oddball]

In less than 90 Deg F weather and not more than 1/3 of the open grill area covered it should not be a problem.

thanks for that ..wes.

another thing the DVLA uk WANT AN ORIGONAL COPY OF THE SEPTEMBER 1952 THEY WONT TAKE A PHOTO COPY SO I AM HAVING MY MILITARY CLUB DRAW UP A LETTER TELLING THEM THE INFO YOU GAVE ME I HAVE NOW POSTED IT TO DVLA AND WAITING ON REPLY.

I HAVE MY SISTERS TRADE PLATES SO I CAN GET OUT AND DRIVE THE JEEP FIRST BIG RUN TOMOORROW 100MILE ROUND TRIP SO WILL LET YOU KNOW HOW I GET ON.

CHEERS

[wesk]

Good luck and enjoy the day!