Anybody seen this mod on an M38 Cdn before?

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I recently picked up a pair of M38 Cdns; one for parts and the other is a runner. I was stripping down the parts one, which has a decent and mostly rust free body on it. There are a few holes and brackets that I am not used to. Does anyone recognize these?

First is this small grill on the side of the tool box. Another similar size hole is near the co-drivers feet, so possibly a duct ran through the box?



On the sides of the jeep there are three holes just behind the driver/co-driver. Anyone know what these were for?



There were also these 4 holes on the cowl. I believe they were for the receptacle that held the spare tire bracket when it was mounted on the hood, such as for a recoiless rifle jeep.


Lastly, there was this samall tray on the floor behind the driver. While it would appear to be about the size of the "case, spare valves" for a 19 set, the jeep does not have any of the usual holes in it to mount radios. The tops of the rear fenders are unmolested.


Any ideas what this jeep may have held for special equipment?