Description
The M38A1 (MD) was built from 1952 until 1957 for the U.S. military
forces and from 1958 until 1971 for export to foreign governments.
The production information available for these vehicles suggests
a much more limited production run.
The M38A1 was so well liked, they introduced the CJ-5 in 1955 based on
it's design.
Drive Train
The M38A1 used the
"Hurricane" F-Head 134 I4
engine,
T-90 3 speed transmission,
Dana 18 transfer case, either the
Dana 25 or the
Dana 27 front axle, and
Dana 44 rear axle.
Production Information
| Year |
Serial Number Range |
Production |
| 1952 |
10001 - xxx |
ppp |
| 1953 |
xxx - xxx |
ppp |
| 1954 |
xxx - xxx |
ppp |
| 1955 |
xxx - 85428 |
ppp |
| 1956 |
10001 - 11000 |
1000 |
Units built in 1956 were shipped to Egypt.
Contributors
Thanks to Todd Paisley for the M38A1 serial number and production
information.
