1952 M38 -original find-

[rob love]

If the white paint is not everywhere on the body, then it may have just been winter cam painted over.

It appears to have had the arctic cover for the grill at one time, and also had the spare tire on the hood. Is there an air grill under the passenger door area? Wipers are also moved to the top of the windshield...that was usually done with the gas heater kit to allow for the defroster. That might explain why the CFRs dont match. Before sale, the heater kits were usually pulled. The data plates were on the defroster duct, so would have been missing after sale. It may be that the owner grabbed a set off another Jeep. I see other evidence that it had the heater...there are 4 holes on the cowl in front of the driver where the heater base sat. When the kits were removed, usually the center plate on the windshield would then be missing. A previous owner may have scrounged up a replacement for that as well. Often you will find homemade plates covering that hole.

It also shows some blue and red on the windshield. Perhaps an artillery unit's vehicle.

[Owen Evans]

Originally Posted by rob love

It appears to have had the arctic cover for the grill at one time, and also had the spare tire on the hood. Wipers are also moved to the top of the windshield...that was usually done with the gas heater kit to allow for the defroster. I see other evidence that it had the heater...there are 4 holes on the cowl in front of the driver where the heater base sat.

Well spotted! Here's a short video of an M38 with the gas heater fitted (along with Arctic Hardtop):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iR_42az4fk

That M38 is a great find, btw.

Owen.