M-37 gas tank

[Gene1944]

I have just purchased a 1954 M-37. It does not have a gas tank. I priced a new one at Midwest ($713.00) and can't (won't) afford that! Someone said a Blazer tank would fit. Does anyone know what specific Blazer tank that would be (S-10, K-5 ) and the approx. years ?

 

[hndrsonj]

There's alot of people parting M37's. I think there's even a couple in the classifieds. Also Vintage power wagons and Midwest Military should have takeouts.

 

[Dodge man]

I seem to remember that the Chevy S-10 gas tank fits but that you had to relocate the fuel pickup but don't remember what year S-10 or other details. You should be able to find that thread on here or the G741 site. I'm SUPPOSED to be picking up a '51 M37 for parts soon. PM me if you're interested in the tank out of it.

 

[maddawg308]

In order to preserve your FUTURE M37 gas tank, might be worth your while to have it coated with a liner inside the tank, and coated with POR-15 outside the tank. Will last near forever then.

 

[bulldog_mack13]

You will have to get a high quality used M37 tank or a re pro to do a correct and lasting restoration but I'm sure you know that. John Winslow has a M37 for parts in NC thats got a tank. Others are right theres alot of M37 parts truck out there. If your looking for something to get you by just as a play truck theres alot more options out there including some new stuff.


I buy all my M37 or WW2 Dodge parts from John at MidWest Mil , its high but thats the cost of being correct and a very quality part from a great business like his. -Jay

 

[crasheej]

There were some gen trailers thah the same tank as the M37s check around like why not put the correct tank back . At one time I had 3 extra tanks but sold all my 37s and all the parts In one deal. Sorry

 

[wdbtchr]

Unless you're building a trailer queen there's no point in spending all that money on the exact tank. Almost any S10 gas tank will fit with minor filler adaptation.