Supposing that it's true, is it possible that 40001 is really the original serial number from my Jeep?Īccording to my research, 20945744 seems to be a military vehicle hood number. Then, Brazilian Army found a way to keep those vehicles permanently identified by stamping the serial number on the Jeeps' frames. Government used to supply surplus weaponry and military vehicles to friendly foreign governments.Īfter a closer frame examination in order to find something stamped on it, I found a number stamped and partially covered by painting on the top of the left side front frame rail (see picture below).Īfter cleaning with painting solvent the whole number finally came out (see picture below).Īs you can note, there are three numbers stamped as follows:Īfter talking to some military vehicles experts, I was told that some Brazilian Army soldiers used to take off data plates from military vehicles in the past. Army and then, after 1961 overhauling, it was sent to Brazilian Army under the MDAP (Mutual Defense Assistance Program) where U.S. The only information known is from an overhaul plate riveted to the glove box door which says that the vehicle was overhauled at Red River Arsenal in February 1961 (see picture below).Īs the Jeep is over 60 years old, is hard to get some information about its past. Probably it occurred after the M38 had been sold to a civilian through a Brazilian Army surplus auction. The identification serial number plate located on the passenger wheel well is also a reproduction and has a number stamped on it, but the number is an alphanumeric number which is the same number that was stamped on the passenger side frame sometime ago by Brazilian Dept. According to the vehicle document, the production year is 1951, but I'm not sure if it's real true. The original dash data plates in my M38 are missing and the previous owner installed a set of reproduction data plates but there are no information stamped on them, reason that I can't know about either date of delivery or serial number. The first issue is regarding serial number and date of delivery. I have many questions and doubts regarding my M38 and I would like to share them with you. I'm so happy with my new acquisition and I'm trying to learn about it as much as possible.

I have a Kaiser Jeep M606 date of delivery 01/65 and S/N 130227. My name is Luiz Felipe and I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Posted: Sat 5:08 pm Post subject: Numbers stamped on my M38 frame: hood number/serial number? Numbers stamped on my M38 frame: hood number/serial number? :: View topic - Numbers stamped on my M38 frame: hood number/serial number? Forum FAQ Search Usergroups Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in

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