1952 M38 -original find-

[Owen Evans]

Originally Posted by rob love

It appears to have had the arctic cover for the grill at one time, and also had the spare tire on the hood. Wipers are also moved to the top of the windshield...that was usually done with the gas heater kit to allow for the defroster. I see other evidence that it had the heater...there are 4 holes on the cowl in front of the driver where the heater base sat.

Well spotted! Here's a short video of an M38 with the gas heater fitted (along with Arctic Hardtop):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iR_42az4fk

That M38 is a great find, btw.

Owen.