1953 m38a1
I recently purchased a 1953 M38A1 CDN from a gentleman in Espanola, Ontario, Canada. I am currently in the process of rebuilding it. Jeep was running about 4 years ago. I am currently rebuilding the engine and hope to have it running by the end of winter. The jeep is CFR number 53-32678, serial no F-200579, built by Ford Canada on 17 Feb 1953. I noticed that on the engine block, there is a rebuild plate from RCEME workshop 27 (Possibly Warminster, UK), which indicates that the jeep may have spent some time overseas, perhaps as part of the Canadian 4th Battalion or the Allied Command Europe Mobile Force. Interestingly, while browsing this forum, I noticed that the jeep with serial number immediately preceding mine is still in the UK.
Attached are a couple of pictures of the Jeep and engine rebuild plate. My plans are to get the jeep mechanically sound and do a light sanding of loose paint, and giving it an oil rub. Another interesting item is that the front left tire is stamped 1952 and still holding air.
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