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So at least 35 were made in 1951 and less than 127 since this is the smallest CAR number known of M38 CDN made in 1952.
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Gagnon owns a M38 CDN correctly stamped with CAR 51-30035, documented since 1967 (it could not have been tampered with) and mostly stock. "Ģ- Upon receipt, the Canadian Army stamped a CAR number on top of left front frame rail near front bumper (Canadian Army Registration): 51–30xxx but mostly 52-3xxxx.ģ- Gaétan J. Of interest in those pre Auto Pact days was the fact that these postwar Canadian-made Jeep were shipped to the United States, for the American military forces. The new Jeeps looked a bit more rounded, and the model designation was changed to M-38-A1. Also that year some styling changes were made. In 1953 Willys-Overland was purchased by Kaiser. ( 2135 M38 + 303 M38A1 CDN see Brian note below)
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Built under license from Willys, they were known as M-38 Ford trucks. Production took place in late 1951 through 1955. " Even after the war, Ford of Canada filled a large order of military Jeeps. Here are some facts:ġ- FORD OF CANADA HERITAGE: "Exclusive & Exciting Cars & Trucks Built by Ford of Canada" There is a lot of speculation on Internet about the M38 CDN.
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After the introduction of the M38A1, Willys made 6800 additional M38 for exportation, up to 1955. For early line assembly start up, Ford assembled about fifty M38 CDN at the end of 1951 from parts already available at Willys and a total of 2135 by the end of November 1952. On 29 September 1951, Willys-Overland announced an agreement with the Canadian Government and Ford Motor Company of Canada for production of military Jeeps (M38 CDN) in Windsor, Canada, Willys-Overland supplying parts. army (~ 45500) Willys was simultaneously producing a large number of civilians Jeep. At the end of 1952, the need of a more powerful engine led to the M38A1 with rounded fenders and high hood to accommodate the F-head engine (72 HP at 6.9/1 compression or 75 HP at 7.5/1, also used in the 1953 CJ-3B and by 1955, in the CJ-5 which retained the M38A1 battery cover on passenger side cowl and snorkel cut-out up to 1965).ĭuring the Korean War (25 June 1950 – 27 July 1953), all the M38 produced by Willys, Toledo (Ohio), were going to the U.S. The Army’s new requirements, including a higher weight capacity, added many pounds to the vehicle and the old Willys 60 HP flat head engine did not provide adequate power and required a 5.38 axle ratio (vs MB's 4.88). 1950 to July 1952 (see below for production by Ford Canada). The M38 was built by Willys-Overland from Sept. Based on the CJ-3A, the M38 used a 24 volt (2 batteries) waterproof electrical system standardized for post-war military vehicles.