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Willys M38 CDN serial number F1. 1948 Willys CJ2A Jeep Navy Shore Patrol M38 Conversion Denwerks - Duration: 27:32. Denwerks Vintage Car Shop 3,217 views. Willys Overland Knight Registry Willys History The history of Willys as a vehicle name goes back to 1909 when J.N. Willys first put his name to a vehicle. Willys had saved the Overland company from bankruptcy just 2 years before and had set up the headquarters for Willys-Overland (as it was now called) in Toledo.
Hi Maverick1701 / NDT, yes back in 09/10 I started working out of state and between my job and family I had no time for any of my hobbies. Unfortunately I had sold off most of my toys but did manage to keep a couple of M880's. I am no longer working out of state so am starting to get back into the world of MV's. Currently working on a 44 CCKW353 and now this 1953 M38A1.
Thanks for the information from both of you. I just found the vin plate behind the drivers side. Right now it is covered in paint so I want to be careful removing the paint to see if the vin/serial number matches the one on the dash plate which so far denotes this vehicle with a DOD of 8/53 and a serial number of 56388. Looks like mine is a little younger than yours NDT. What is your DOD as that should give some idea on the daily or monthly production numbers.
Although I am sure that information is well known. Here are some photos of my jeep which is still on the trailer. Just picked it up yesterday. The previous owner advised he had it running but only for a short time and noted possible sticking valves. He also noted it had a knock when they started it and found that a rod bearing was the problem which he replace. He said the bearing was a standard size.
![Willys Pickup Serial Number Location Willys Pickup Serial Number Location](http://www.old.westcoastwillysclub.com/tech/willysserialnumberslocations.jpg)
My first plan is to remove the wheels and tires which I got a set of M38A1 standard wheels for relacement. Get it running and put the suspension back to stock height. Eventually do a full restoration back to 1953 Military configuration.
Love the M38A1 web site that you noted Maverick. Here are some photo of the jeep.