M-38 Numbers, what do they mean

From: PirschEng4@aol.com
Date: Tue Jan 23 2001 - 14:47:51 PST


I am restoring a 1951 M-38 and am finding numbers on the hood and dash
plaques. I am looking for information as to what they mean.

A. Under the "1/4 ton 4x4 M-38" on the dash plaque is a stamped Number
"G2740-8358318" It is above the ordnance stock # line. What does it mean?

B. MFG. Ser. No. MC35670. Do the individual numbers each mean something
like in a VIN. Number?

 C. On the hood sides, in the original paint, were the number 20902890. I
believe the Jeep started its life in NH
if that is of any help. They don't seem to match any other numbers I find.
Are they a unit number or what?

DEL DATE 9-51

Thanks

Peter



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