m37 frame qustion ,new guy - Steel Soldiers::Military Vehicles Supersite

shootist · 10-29-2009, 21:34

Hi Guys,

Picked up my 37 several months ago, old FD truck but fairly intact.

I noticed today when figuring out my plan of attack, that the rear
cross member where pintle and bumperets attach had apparently been removed,
and replaced with a "hunk" of plate steel, bolted and very sloppily welded.
And apparently they took a "heat wrench" to portions of the frame in that area to
"ease" the modifications (my guess) I'm sure someone here must have run into this before........or maybe not.....
My question is this- how difficult is it to find a replacement cross member?
and were they bolted? or welded? 2 of the pics are of the "plate " itself and 2 are under truck looking at the back of the plate at the frame rails and a small angle iron that was apparently added
I hope the pics uploaded ok..
I am sure I will have many more questions
Thanks!
Jay

bulldog_mack13 · 10-29-2009, 21:45

Jay,
Im not a big help on some of the questions you asked but I do know you can get the rear crossmember pretty easy. If im not beat to it I can get you some pictures of the back of my M37 to help - Jay

powerwagontim · 10-29-2009, 22:25

Hi Jay,
I have the rear crossmember you need. Email me at distinctiverestoration@yahoo.com if you are still looking for one.
Tim

M-37Bruce · 10-29-2009, 22:25

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/32...500x500Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/43...500x500Q85.jpg

I think it was 3 rivets each side?

M-37Bruce · 10-29-2009, 22:28

http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/42...500x500Q85.jpg

http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/42...500x500Q85.jpg

Hope this helps?

shootist · 10-29-2009, 22:42

wow that was fast!
Jay thanks for the info.
Bruce thank you also for all the pics.
in your second set of pics, the second pic is the part I need.
Thank you also Tim I will be emailing you shortly
Jay

M-37Bruce · 10-29-2009, 22:51

Sasquatch Santa might have what your needin'? If he does, I'm sure he'll chime in!
BTW, That puppy is heavy!

bulldog_mack13 · 10-30-2009, 14:47

Sorry for the poor image quality. If you need anything else let me know , Jay

shootist · 10-30-2009, 20:11

Guys thanks for all the pics
I think Tim has exactly what I"m looking for
I'm sure I'll have many more questions

M-37Bruce · 10-30-2009, 21:56

Your also going to need the bumperettes, left & right, the shackles you already have mount inside the frame tails and the bumperette surrounds it. There is also an inside reinforcing gusset on either end.