1955 (I'm told) CJ-5 - Can't find the Serial Number Anywhere!

by Danny Fabacher
(Lafayette, LA, USA)

I just acquired a CJ5 and can't get the thing licensed. Jeep was in my son-in-laws family for past 25 years and never licensed. And said this jeep was put together with a couple (at least) of 1955 CJ5s.

State police here in LA say they need to locate a number on the Jeep. I've searched for tags and numbers all over the cab & frame. This thing has been welded on all over the frame. So I just may not find a number.

I may give up on this one!


Larry's Comment: Might not help much Danny, but according to sources the serial number (assuming it still exists on your Jeep) should be located on a plate riveted to the firewall on the driver's side in the engine compartment...while a paint and trim option plate is located on the passenger side.

The engine number (assuming the original motor) should be located on a pad behind the water pump on 134-ci fours and on a pad on the block deck visible between the first two exhaust manifold runners on the passenger side.

Does LA have tags for custom vehicles? Just a thought. Good luck.