Finally got a 62 M37

[lovebloodhounds]

Fuond a 62 m37 near home needs minor work runs good but i have a question the steering box is wore out alot of play in wheel can it be rebuilt or do i need to get a new one and were to get it I WILL HAVE PICS TODAY Thank you Kenneth.

 

[doghead]

Hey Kenneth! Looking forward to the pics! Congratulations.

 

[lovebloodhounds]

M37 photos

photos

 

[lovebloodhounds]

more

more

 

[doghead]

RE: more

That looks SWEET Kenneth, I hope you enjoy it! I know I've said it before but, I'll say it again; " I want one of those too!"

 

[Lifer]

RE: more

Nice truck, buy! I'd love to have that hard top for mine. On the steering question, the M37 steering boxes were designed with a little more "slop" in 'em than most people are used to these days. Saves on busted thumbs on rough terrain. If you have more than, say, 1/4 turn of "slop," the boxes are rebuildable. Parts and/or replacement boxes are available from Midwest Military, Vintage Power Wagons, and (with a bit of luck) even your nearest NAPA store.

 

[Lifer]

RE: more

That was supposed to say "nice truck, GUY!" My finger slipped!

 

[FrankUSMC]

RE: more

Looks to have the marine lifting brackets in the rear. Is it a Marine Corps truck?
Looks good, you did well.
One of the few, Frank

 

[lovebloodhounds]

RE: more

Frank Thank you not sure the gentleman i got it from bought it for his boy but he did not want it he know nothing about it. I am going to have to go the bond way to get a title My next question is today will playing it stopped and would not crank after awhile of trill and era found out he put a 12v elec fuel pump and the 24v system fried it gravity feed gas to carb and it ran fine. do they make a 24v fuel pump or how do i reduce 24 to 12 to run another 12 pump? changed all fluids today also they looked bad.

 

[AMGeneral]

Kenneth,
Did you buy this truck from a mini storage place in Lenoir?If so,beware,the top has quite a bit of bondo in it.If you need any help pm or call me.
Brandon

 

[clinto]

Looks good Kenneth, congratulations

 

[Capt.Marion]

It has USMC Rear lifting brackets and taillight guards, but no other USMC stuff

 

[lovebloodhounds]

Thank you all for the complaments it has turned out to be a real job but well worth the work!

 

[ONTOS66]

M37 is a great truck. I drove one for awhile in Vietnam - including a few beach landings - nothing like surfing with a truck and trailer! Looks like yours has lots of potential. Good luck with your project. There are lots of parts available if you shop around a bit - and who knows what some member might have tucked away under their bed.