Jeep has been part of Chrysler since 1987, when Chrysler acquired the Jeep brand, along with remaining assets, from its previous owner American Motors Corporation (AMC). Here are some photo of the jeep.Jeep is an American automobile marque, now owned by multi-national corporation Stellantis. Love the M38A1 web site that you noted Maverick.

Eventually do a full restoration back to 1953 Military configuration. Get it running and put the suspension back to stock height.

My first plan is to remove the wheels and tires which I got a set of M38A1 standard wheels for relacement. He also noted it had a knock when they started it and found that a rod bearing was the problem which he replace. The previous owner advised he had it running but only for a short time and noted possible sticking valves. Here are some photos of my jeep which is still on the trailer. Although I am sure that information is well known. What is your DOD as that should give some idea on the daily or monthly production numbers. Looks like mine is a little younger than yours NDT. 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.

I just found the vin plate behind the drivers side. Thanks for the information from both of you.

Currently working on a 44 CCKW353 and now this 1953 M38A1. I am no longer working out of state so am starting to get back into the world of MV's. Unfortunately I had sold off most of my toys but did manage to keep a couple of M880's. 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.

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