M38A1 History?

[Mike Baker]

Originally Posted by Casey B

Okay sorry to ask this again but as I am new to this forum and to this part of history I would like to know how I can go about researching the history behind the two M38A1's i just bought?
The first is a 1953 M38A1 CDN from CFB Chilliwack (running) CFR No. 53-32490 with matching Sn. F200512
The next is a 1967 M38A1 also from the same base (not running) CFR No.67-08045 Sn. 7105-97312

I'd like to know if they were ever used over seas or moved from a different post etc...If there is a link to help me with this it would be greatly appreciated....

There is an ongoing thread for this - just search for "CFR Request Thread".

Originally Posted by Casey B

and while we are asking about links... a good reputable (by uses and experience) parts supplier. Yes the brakes do not brake and well it is nice to stop once moving! thanks in advance Casey

Brian Asbury - a member of this forum: great guy, very helpful, located in Ontario so you can avoid brokerage fees on shipping, and if you can buy something locally he will tell you. He doesn't have a website, but his e-mail is brian.asbury@sympatico.ca. Brian also has good copies of the 3 Canadian manuals which are "must-haves" for people with Canadian contract M38A1s. (In other words, there are some significant differences between ours and US or Dutch built trucks).

John Bizal - also a member of this forum: another very helpful, great guy with good quality parts. His website is www.midwestmilitary.net. Located in Minnesota, so if you want to order from John (or any of the other US dealers) I strongly recommend setting yourself up a mailbox at a UPS Store in Blaine or Bellingham, and going down to pick the stuff up yourself. MUCH cheaper.

Willysacres.com - the other Canadian dealer, he's also located in Ontario. I've never ordered anything from him, as Brian and John have been able to furnish my requirements, but the website is useful.

Where did you get your trucks, if you don't mind me asking?

cheers,

Mike