Serial and engine numbers

1952 - 1968, M38A1, M170, questions, discussions, regarding anything related to the M38a1 series.
Post Reply
Wagtail
G-Private
G-Private
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:28 am
Location: Dorset

Serial and engine numbers

Post by Wagtail » Thu Jul 22, 2021 1:02 am

Hi All

I have just bought a M38A1 here in the UK. I know it was a Dutch NEKAF and the paperwork states a year as 1954 but am a bit confused on the ID plate and serial numbers.

The engine block is stamped with M108948 so I'm happy that, that is genuine. The ID plate which was behind the passenger seat shows a serial number of MD11309R but is screwed on not riveted? Was any form of ID number stamped in to the chassis at all?

Finally could anyone point me in the right direction to confirm the year of manufacture and any history ple?ase

Many thanks
Wagtail


Wagtail
G-Private
G-Private
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:28 am
Location: Dorset

Re: Serial and engine numbers

Post by Wagtail » Thu Jul 22, 2021 9:32 am

Thanks to some help I've found the serial number stamped on the front of the chassis which is indeed MD11309!

Now to start trying to find out some history on the jeep, any suggestions gratefully received.

Wagtail

NEKAF4EVER
G-Sergeant
G-Sergeant
Posts: 32
Joined: Wed May 13, 2015 10:09 am
Location: The Netherlands
Contact:

Re: Serial and engine numbers

Post by NEKAF4EVER » Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:52 pm

Hi Rich,

Your 1956 NEKAF M38A1 with serial number MD11309 used to have registration number KP-63-90 during its service with the Royal Netherlands Army.

The number 57111 must be 57144 and is the prefix for the 24V export version.
Your proper serial number is MD11309 (also stamped into the frame on the left side)
The R behind 11309 stands for the Rotterdam assembly plant.

If you have any more questions about NEKAF's please feel free to contact me.
Harold B.
The Netherlands
1956 M38A1 (NEKAF)
1958 M38A1 (NEKAF)


Post Reply

Return to “M38a1 Technical Knowledge Base”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 32 guests