Finally restoring the M37

[GUNNY 155]

Looks like your almost there. Then once you start driving it after it is all together you get to deal with the teething troubles. Like tweaking the little things that no one will notice but just annoy the heck out of you as the owner. Looks great.

 

[M-37Bruce]

I need to get back to work, I haven't touched my 37 since before Christmas! I did have knee replacement surgery on Boxing Day.

 

[Bill W]

Are you going to install the firewall sound proofing panels?

 

[GUNNY 155]

M37Bruce. I know the feeling. I bought my M37 and got it into my shop. A few days later ended up in the hospital having a By Pass. It actually worked out because while I was recovering I sat on the computer and ordered parts. I had days where the UPS guy was stopping off twice a day.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Looking Super!

 

[hndrsonj]

Are you going to install the firewall sound proofing panels?

Yes, They will be black.

 

[hndrsonj]

Motor back together and ready to drop in Sunday.

 

[Soupermike]

What paint did you use for the silver? It looks really good. I want to paint my engine silver also.

 

[Bulldogger]

Motor back together and ready to drop in Sunday.
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That is gorgeous, just plain gorgeous. Well done!
BDGR

 

[hndrsonj]

What paint did you use for the silver? It looks really good. I want to paint my engine silver also.

Rustoleum Heat Resistant Silver #7716. I tried several different colors. This was the one I liked the best.

 

[hendersond]

Well done Jim.

 

[hndrsonj]

Motor and transmission sitting in the truck!

 

[hndrsonj]

Look what arrived today from Vintage!

 

[mdainsd]

Mighty fine looking truck you have there!

 

[hndrsonj]

Last of the parts painted. Shifter, PTO linkage, and clutch hooked up. Headlights rebuilt and wired. Installed radiator, grill, and bridge plate.

 

[kpj5br]

As a new owner of an M37 this is totally inspiring and also scary!!

 

[hndrsonj]

It is pretty much down to exhaust and install the wiring harness. I am taking the summer off before finishing it!

 

[hndrsonj]

Well back at it. The harness from Vintage is mostly in. Rear harness is totally done, the front harness is installed (hooked up), but is not clamped in. I still need engine/trans fluids, adjust/bleed brakes, install exhaust, air cleaner and a few really minor tweaks.

 

[hndrsonj]

Harness 99% in and secured.

 

[hndrsonj]

Batteries and cables in. Installed a battery cutoff switch. Fording cables, speedometer, and wipers hooked up. Need to paint and install exhaust, bleed and adjust brakes, install air cleaner-then start it up!