1954 M170: Where can I find the Serial# on the frame?

[W8kbrder]

Hi all,

I've tried searching through the archives but can't seem to locate this info. I'm trying to figure out how to find the serial/vin number on the frame or any other place besides the dash plates? Unfortunately when I purchased my M170, there were no Dash Plates.

Can anyone tell me where to look to find the serial number? I imagine its buried under years of paint/crud.

Thanks!

[wesk]

Willys/Kaiser put the jeep serial in two places. The dash plate and the patent plate (behind the passenger seat). That's the only two choices. The chassis serials were primarily a WWII thing. Unfortunately Willys/Kaiser did not have the wisdom to rivet those tags on instead of using 4 sheet metal screws!

Before searching the internet for an answer always visit my photo album since most answers are right there.
http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php
For this topic the 4th sub-album "M38A1, M170, M38A1 CDN Survey Guide".
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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