Technical

oddball · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 1:52 am Post subject: Technical

how do i find the date when my jeep was first built.

day///month///year

thanks

wilfreeman · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:36 am Post subject:

Does it have the data plates on the dash? The date should be on them. If not, is the tag on the passenger wheelwell behind the seat still there? If it is, we can give you a timeframe of when it was built by the serial number.
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

oddball · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:52 am Post subject:

I HAVE THIS....VIN/CHASSIS/FRAME NO. MD18088

IS THIS ANY GOOD

THANK YOU

evanso1975 · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:17 am Post subject:

DVLA used the serial number as the VIN number on my M38's V5, so I guess they would've done the same with yours. Check out the M38A1 database download here (the first link):

http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=35

There's gaps in the list, but since MD-17964 and MD-18374 are both September 1952, there's a pretty good chance yours is September '52 as well. Don't think they were dated by day, just month & year.

Here's the location of the patent plate wilfreeman refers to (courtesy of Wes's photo album):

That plate is often overlooked, and can be hidden by many layers of paint. Wink

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Owen

1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406

oddball · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:42 am Post subject:

can you give me the information that confirms when my vin no md 18088
was manufactured for the DVLA IN UK,

OR CAN YOU TELL ME WERE I CAN GET THIS WRITTEN INFORMATION FOR THEM AS THIS IS THE ONLY WAY THEY WILL EXCEPT IT FOR A LOG BOOK.

SORRY TO ASK ALL THIS BUT I CANT GET IT TAXED SO I CAN GET OUT ON ROAD.

THANK YOU.

wesk · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:42 am Post subject:

MD 18088 was manufactured by Willys in Toledo, Ohio, USA September 1952.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

evanso1975 · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 9:45 am Post subject:

Are you a member of the MVT? If so, apply for the free vehicle verification service:

http://www.mvt.org.uk/verification.html

They'll send an inspector out to confirm that your jeep is what it should be. If you're not a member, you'll need to cough up £40.
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Owen

1951 US Air Force M38
1944 F-1 1/2-ton Airdrome Trailer
1940 C15 Chevrolet CMP 11-cab
1939 DKW KS200 Motorcycle
MVT # 19406

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1741 Location: SO IDAHO

Oddball, thx for the e-mail, i'll respond here. So this is a licensing
problem rather than just a curiosity? There are a lot of guys here that can
help you with info. The only thing i can offer is this.. Ask all the questions
you can, talk to the responsible agency and find out exactly what they
require and try to satisfy said reqmts BEFORE handing over any
documents you may have. Good Luck!!
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keep 'em rollin'
RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a

oddball · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:09 am Post subject:

wilfreeman · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:53 pm Post subject:

Good luck Eddie! I know registration can be a pain here in the US - I know it is probably the same over there too.
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Matt
1953 M38a1
1964 USMC M38a1
'51 USMC M100 trailer, '54 M100 trailer, '90 M101a1 trailer
Http://wilfreeman.wordpress.com (M38a1 build blog)
http://m38a1usmc.wordpress.com (USMC M38a1 rebuild blog)

oddball · Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:13 pm Post subject:

oddball · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 11:37 am Post subject: Radiator fan restriction on jeep

wesk · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:53 pm Post subject:

In less than 90 Deg F weather and not more than 1/3 of the open grill area covered it should not be a problem.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

oddball · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:01 pm Post subject:

wesk · Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:27 pm Post subject:

Good luck and enjoy the day!
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php


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