M38a1Cdn2, M38A1Cdn3 and M151A2 CFR range

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Andrew's book on the Canadian Jeep is sold by Servicepub. It is on epay regularly, and I bought my copy at HobbyHouse on Montreal Rd in Ottawa. It does not break down CFR numbers, or 'hood' numbers as you ask.

To find out more, do a $5 Access to Information Request to Department of National Defence. I knew the CFR for my M38A1 CDN3 (70-08876), and some vehicle history thanks to a sympathetic civilian employee at Base Transport in Ottawa. For confirmation, I requested VMO information and maintenance records. The second was a long shot, and not available.

My request asked for "Copies of VMO messages for: CFR 70-08876 (Truck 1/4 Ton SMP M38A1 CDN3) Serial number 100xxx, ECC 121301, ERN 30104, previously held by UIC -124 CFB Tonton; acquired 01 Jan 1970, disposed 22 Oct 87, HN 22 Aug 88."

In due time a copy of a message form arrived giving my Jeep's last official ties to the CF. There were 7 older and 21 newer Jeeps sold on that message in May '87. A 1967 pattern Jeep would be ECC121201; a 1970 is ECC 121301.

Here is a little teaser for you, if the CFR is 08994, then the year will be 1971 not 1970. A vehicle 71-08993 was listed on the same VMO as mine.