M38A1 CDN2 UN Jeep

[Jerry.Steber]

Hello all!

Finally starting to begin the restoration process of my 1967 M38A1 CDN2 Jeep, CFR 07770. The jeep will be restored as a UN jeep the Canadian forces used in Cyprus. I have a few questions concerning how the jeeps were repainted in white and UN decals applied. Were the jeeps originally OD green and then repainted white or were they factory painted white prior to being issued to the Canadian forces? Secondly, the engine in my jeep appears to have been painted a light grey. Was this also the original color from the Kaiser Jeep factory?

Will keep you posted on the tear down/rebuild process in future postings.

Thanks in advance for any assistance!

[rob love]

They were painted white over the original olive drab or camo, depending on what time period you are talking about. The paint jobs were generally far from professional, and you will usuailly see the olive peeking out from flaked white paint.

While I have no doubt that the decals made it over to here, any decals I dealt with were in theater.

Originally the engines were olive drab with gloss black valve covers. The grey engines will be rebuilds, either from 202 workshop or else whomever had the contract at the time. Bennet and Hanson was a common name on the rebuild tags towards the end, I believe Eastern rebuild was an earlier one. Normally there will be a metal tag with the company name along with the oversize specs for the bore and crank, often located somewhere on the block near the oil pan. .

[Jerry.Steber]

Good evening Rob,

Thank you for your quick reply. It is truly appreciated. My jeep does in fact have a rebuild tag on the left side of the engine. The firm that rebuilt the engine is Eastern Rebuilders located in Quebec. Definitely explains the grey paint of the engine.

I will post photos of the restoration process so the membership can see the progress and offer any suggestions.

All the best!

[Ed Storey]

The M38A1CDN2 Jeeps in Cyprus were in OD with UN decals as per this example from 1971.

CYP71-109 M38A1CDN2 07714 ECC 121201 copy.jpg

[rob love]

I think the CFRs started at 07700 so it would seem they sent a very early one there. But they did all go to white at some point. I was picking the bones of them when they were cut up in the late 80s.

[Ed Storey]

I have photographs of white UN CDN3s in Cyprus, but not CDN2s. From what I can determine, the Jeeps were not painted white until 1974.

[Jerry.Steber]

Thank you all for all of the info you provided. Since starting the restoration on my M38A1 CDN2 I am educating myself about the Canadian forces which I find interesting. When I was stationed in Germany I frequented the Canadian Exchange in Lahr and Baden Baden. Nice products and great folks!

Thanks Again Guys!

CW4 Jerry Steber
US Army

[Wayne Hingley]

Did you decide which color scheme you will go with Jerry? Please post some photos of your progress... looking forward to seeing it.

[Jerry.Steber]

My decision for the restoration of my 1967 M38A1 CDN2 jeep will be white with the UN decals. Just starting to disassemble the jeep the last few days. Will post a few photos later. Can anyone in Canada assist with locating the Sterling submachinegun mount for the dash? It appears that my jeep had one installed but of course is missing now. Also, the bracket under the pintle hook is missing for attachment of trailer chains. Are these brackets still available in Canada? Have not seen any of this type in the US.

Thank you all for your assistance!

[spinnerhawken]

Hi Jerry,

Try Brian Asbury for the pintle bracket. I was missing mine and he set me up.

Best

Steve

[rob love]

I believe Brian also has the SMG mounts as well. If not, there are lots of guys here with them, myself included.

I'll be out to my favorite scrapyard ™ next Friday I hope. I'll get you that alternator bracket if you still need.