The start of another M37 build

[TruckGuy]

Well after a few years of me having my MVs, I guess it rubbed off on my Dad. We recently picked up a couple M37s. Now we start a long build. I'm truly looking forward to working on this truck with my Dad (TruckGuySenior). I think it will be a lot of fun for both of us.

The trucks may have seen better days, but they're a good start. Time will tell.....

Today he had a big grin on his face when we fired the engine up, just to see if it would. Actually ran pretty well all things considered.

We'll update as we go.




https://youtu.be/VVC3htxwDdg

 

[ranger.41]

It's always nice to hear your truck first fire up after a long nap!

 

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[nattieleather]

Looks like a good project. You have a good start with the engine running. Keep us posted.

 

[TruckGuy]

Well, I think we settled on which of the two chassis to use. Have it pretty much stripped down. Actually since the pic was taken, the transfer case and front axle have been removed. Only the rear axle remains. It will be removed and the chassis will be blasted and painted.

 

[TruckGuy]

Has been awhile.... Chassis has been cleaned and painted. Axles stripped cleaned, new seals/gaskets.

 

[SCM35A2]

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[TruckGuy]

Got a little bit more done.

Been a while since an update. TruckGuySenior (AKA Pop) got the urge to do a little more work on the M37...


Cab is in fair condition, worse spot was some rust through floor on driver side. The fun part of having a few cabs….. cut that panel out to be replaced with one from another cab





cleaning up the donor panel




Test fit





Panel welded in place





Cab supports





After prepping, time to paint






Looking pretty good…






Dropped the cab on the chassis. Hmm… looked better from the bottom. Time to get the top side done…




More later...

 

[TGP (IL)]

Nice job
Nothing better than having Fun.
Tom