Done at last.

[Artisan]

A MOST Excellent Job Sir!
Please post up more pics or even a u-tube!

 

[MDSA]

In the words of the three Yanks in THE GREAT ESCAPE after test tasting their potato mash, WOW!!!

 

[AZDeuce]

OOH-RAH Gunny! That is a NICE restoration, always good to see another Marine vehicle restored.......absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

 

[1958 M274]

Looks great! Tell us about what appear to be snaps/quarter turn fasteners over the doors like a M35 cab top. I haven't seen those on a M37 before.

 

[bonedoc]

Sweet!! Very nice restoration!!!

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Just beautiful. You are to be commended. Now enjoy!

 

[max bowtie]

Nice job!!!! Wish I was closer so I could see it first hand!

 

[combat32]

Outstanding!!!!

 

[T. Highway]

Very nice job on the restoration. How about a couple pictures of inside the cab.

Bert

 

[GUNNY 155]

Two answers for questions. Yes the color is 24052 USMC Semi Gloss Forest Green from GCI thinned with PPG medium fast enamel reducer and applied with a HVLP gun. For primer I used Trans Star Euro Urethane High build black primer which also contains a sealer so it cuts one more product needed and step. I used black because it will not show as much when you get a scratch or chip like the gray or red oxide will. The other thing is that being a high build primer it will fill minor blemishes and when you block the primer down prior to application of your color the blemishes disappear. The lettering was done with DuPont Centari Old Cat Yellow with a 4 parts color and 1 part PPG Flattener and 1 part medium reducer added to get a Semi Gloss finish. Paint masks were used for lettering and the material was applied with an air brush to better control thickness and drying time of the material The snaps on the cab top were an option offered through Beachwood Canvas. You could go with the standard rivet on metal pieces that fit in the roof channels or the snaps. I went with the snaps for two reasons. First I thought the top would fold or roll up better with out the metal channel pieces when removed. Second and most important. Even though I had to install the snaps myself I had seen a picture of the snaps on a M37 and thought it looked cool. So being the commander of this Battalion I ordered it done that way. Cheers to all and thanks for all the great compliments.

 

[papabear]

You obviously did a lot of first rate work on her and it sure shows in the final product. Be proud of yourself and enjoy the fruits of your efforts!

 

[bigugh20]

Wow, I bet you have a couple of hours on this build. Beautiful truck sir, first rate! The color is perfect, I'd have a hard time not driving that instead of my civy truck.

 

[GUNNY 155]

Done at last Part 2

Had a request for some cab interior shots so here they are. The first is during the build prior to the heater installation which was a NOS unit from a M151. It bolted in using the existing points on the heater. The first was into the side kick plate using a nutsert and rubber spacer. The second was through the glove box floor using a bolt, nut and rubber spacer. The rear mount went into a home built mount attached to the back of the firewall. The web gear is mine from back in the day. Thought you would like the picture of the first aid kit with period items. E bay can be a wonderful place! BTW the heater is a little jewel and really cranks out some BTU's

 

[marchplumber]

That is really kewl!! Amazing attention to detail. Really a pleasure to view your pics!! Again, great accomplishment!!

God bless,
Tony

 

[Recovry4x4]

Both threads merged for topic integrity.

 

[Storm 51]

Great Job, Gunny! Wonderful to see the completed truck. I hope you have as much fun driving it as you did restoring it.

These trucks are never really "done", though. There is always some little part, job, improvement you just need to to do. That's one of the things I enjoy most.

Your pictures showed a sunny day with only a little snow off the pavement, so I hope you get to start driving it now and not have to wait for summer.

Gorgeous truck, and always, please post more pics!

Storm 51

 

[PETE BALLARD]

how do you feel about working on a M1028a1?? inspiring!!!! you are to b commended on a job well done!!

 

[M-37Bruce]

Done at last

Gunny, I am speechless, you have not left anything un-done, she's a beaut!

 

[clinto]

I don't use the word spectacular lightly.

You did it the right way. Only those who have gone that far know how challenging it is to finish.

 

[qualityhardware]

Outstanding work, Gunny. Beautiful truck.