M38 Canadian

[BCA]

John, The lack of a CAR/CFR on the top of front left frame is typical of the first 300 or so M38CDN jeeps. Your serial number F-100296 has not been previously reported although an early MVPA Directory lists F-100297 as owned by a Mr. Watkins in BC. There will be holes for the patent plate but the Ford M38CDNs never had a patent plate installed. The only clue to its CAR/CFR would be from residual stencilling on the side of the body or hood or perhaps ownership papers. I suspect the inspector was number 102 (see the serial plate) and his tiny stamp probably appears on the top of the front left frame where later M38CDN's would have had their CAR number stamped. ....... Brian