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    help with 1954 M37 color identification

    Hi. I am starting a front end rebuild, brakes, steering knuckles, on my 1954 M37. Can anyone properly identify the color on my rig? I believe this is totally flat paint. While apart, I am having the parts sandblasted and painted before reassembly. I can't believe how many different greens there...
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    M37 electrical trouble

    No problem, I'll get some up ASAP. They'll be taken in my garage but you'll get the idea...
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    M37 electrical trouble

    IT'S ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVVE, Okay, here's the scoop: I did ruin the last set of batteries. When I replaced them I had NO idea the terminals can come in different configurations. When I connected everything, something seemed a bit odd about the connections. Anyway...
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    M37 electrical trouble

    Okay, two brand new batteries installed and still NOTHING. I check the wiring the best I could and everything seems to be intact. The wires running from the batteries to the starter are enormous so I can't see how they'd fry. Are there breakers anywhere in this system? Dammit, this has me stumped...
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    M37 electrical trouble

    Well, as luck would have it (I think) the batteries are TOAST. I bought a new charger and it has a tester built in. I had one of the batteries on for 6 hours and the needle fell to the bottom like it was cool. I'll go out tomorrow and buy a couple super amazing heavy duty batteries and see what...
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    M37 electrical trouble

    T. Highway, I intend to do exactly that this morning. I am very grateful for all the advice I've received. The batteries will be checked first then I'll work forward from there. I'll keep everyone appraised of my progress. Thanks again...
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    M37 electrical trouble

    The batteries have been in the vehicle for about a year and the gentleman I purchased it from had it for ten years and is very knowledgeable. The truck was running fine until I got it home. The connections are tight and I assume the batteries are okay. They are hooked up correctly. Could they...
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    M37 electrical trouble

    I found one on OD military parts and accessories for $102.00. It's solid state so no more breakers. I'm hoping this will be the last expensive mistake I make. My next project is to figure out why the brakes are mushy. I can pump them up but the pedal will go to the floor again in about 5...
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    M37 electrical trouble

    Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I thing you're right about the voltage regulator. The batteries seem to be fine and there's just NO power to anything. Is this something that can be rebuilt or does it have to be replaced?
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    M37 electrical trouble

    Hi Everyone, I'm a new M37 owner. I purchased a 1954 M37. Unfortunately I didn't get a good education on operation and ran the batteries dead trying to start it (didn't realize there was an ignition switch under the light switches). Being a 24v system a friend suggested we hook jumper cables...
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