rookieM37

First off ,awesome site !! So , i recently traded a 85 honda motorcycle for a 54 m37. Runs and drives ,great shape for a wisconsin truck !! It was repainted and used as a fire truck ,and i would like to paint it military again . All i have to go by is the tailgate ,which was removed and untouched . How do i find out where it was used and which #s to put on the bumpers ? The tailgate says us army 2441308 . Thanks !!!

66Reo6X6

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1966 Reo M35A2 w/o winch , 1966 & 67 Kaiser Jeep M35A2 w/o winch

67Beast

It is very hard to track down that info, as the Army did not keep those records. The best way is to lightly sand down the paint on the bumper or rear bumperettes and hope that you can find them. Work slowly and you should see the difference in the colors which is usually the markings.

When you get ready to remark the truck, let me know or follow this link index and I'll help you out.


Pics are of sanding down the bumper on my M35 to find the unit markings, and then a pic of the paint masks ready to paint on my M37.

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Dave
1967 Kaiser Jeep M715 weapons carrier:http://www.davidallenracing.com/M715.htm
1967 Kaiser Jeep M35a2 2.5 ton cargo truck: http://www.davidallenracing.com/M35A2.htm
1968 M51 Inflatable Chemical Shelter System http://www.davidallenracing.com/M51.htm
1953 Dodge M37 weapons carrier http://www.davidallenracing.com/M37.htm
Delta Team Decals: http://www.i2k.com/~schwarzd/

pwrwagonfire

Congratulations on your new toy!

I agree, post some pictures for us

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1952 Dodge M37 (Soon to be) W/w

Work Trucks:
1957 W300M Power Wagon W/w
1964 WM300 Power Wagon W/w
1964 WM300 Power Wagon W/w
1970 Dodge D300 4x4
1975 AM General M35a2 W/w
1986 Chevy M1008
1978 M915
1960 M548
1993 AM General M35a3
1963 M51a2 Wo/w
1963 M51a2 W/w
197(?) M817 W/w
M149
M101

98taco3

thats about an awesome trade! We need some pictures!

mrcucv

My buddy picked up a 52 m37 not that long ago. We are in the process of restoring it. They are great trucks. Good luck with it and have fun

Mike_L

Congratulations! As mentioned, photos are always welcomed. And, they always give a nice reference point for later restorations.

If you haven't already, drop in to the M37 site (G741.org) and register the numbers. It might also give you an idea on what the markings may have been at one time though the trucks got swapped from unit to unit a bit during their life.

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Mike
Marion, IN
1954 M37 W/OW
Indiana MVPA