M38A1 CDN in goat pasture

[David Dunlop]

Hi Tony.

Looks like your data plates have a textured surface on them very much like they got sand blasted. That may have been something done to the entire vehicle and if so, sadly all original markings would be lost. A long shot but is there any original paint inside the glove box? Sometime the Canadian Army Registration Number was stenciled on the inside of the glove box door.

The large patch on the passenger side might have been a solution to significant rust in that area. Since it is the curb side of the vehicle, that side can be prone to excessive salt and sand damage if operated in such conditions a lot.

Also, do any holes for the spare tire mount and jerry can bracket show up on the interior of the back panel? You may have a surviving front bumper lift ring assembly dead centre on the front bumper. If not front, then rear ring.

David