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Well, the truck is probably 60+ years old, so things do deteriorate. They are easy to work on though, and they are a lot cheaper to maintain than diesel trucks. They're also fun to drive!

My truck is a 66 year old M42 (M37 variant) with lots and lots of "accessories" (dual wheel set up, complete arctic system, crane kit, lots of radios, trailer, tire chains, hard top, etc., etc.). It would be quite entertaining to talk to some government acquisition officer about taking back my...

They are still in the parts trucks. If you decide you may need one, I'll check them out. I don't know if they have holes or not. At least you know where a couple are, even if they are half way across the country. Let me know how yours turns out. Storm

I have a couple that might be usable. I'm a long way away from you though. Let me know if you are interested. Storm

What is your goal with this vehicle? Are you trying to restore it or just slap together a cheap beater work truck? The answer to these questions will dictate path. A cheap beater work truck will involve lots of labor keeping it patched together, but no dependability. Restoration will involve...

Yes, there are vendors out there who can supply complete new wiring harnesses for the truck. THEY ARE NOT CHEAP! Vintage Wiring of Maine, Midwest Military and Vintage Power Wagons are a few you might try. I'm sure there are many others. I've replaced my harnesses a couple of times. I believe...

GMDICE, All my stuff is Stewart-Warner and Southwind. I don't know if it is possible to adapt control boxes to other systems. I can send you photos and p/n of the boxes and maybe you can find wiring diagrams and see if you can make them work.

VPW now sells new ones for $75 ea. I believe. You might want to check their online catalog.

Need a better view of the radio data plates to determine what radio system (or parts of a system) you have. The radio manuals appear to be for a different system than what you have shown (GRC series radios from the Korean War era are what the manuals pertain to). Nice collection of stuff to get...

Hello All, I need to move a pallet containing 2ea. M37 engines and transmissions from Newport Beach CA to Woodinville, WA (near Seattle). The pallet is 48" X 48" X 36" (H) and weighs approximately 1200 lbs. The pick up and delivery addresses are both commercial and have forklifts for loading...

Update to post # 8 (Carnation, WA 4th of July Parade). Here's some photos of the vehicles lined up for the parade. There was a CUCV w/trailer (M101A1), a Mule with an M60 (non-functioning), a M37 and a M42 Radio Command Truck. No Deuces or bigger stuff, but more vehicles than usual. There was a...

I'll probably take my M42 to the Carnation, WA Parade. The American Legion always has a hard time getting vehicles because it is rural and it is fairly short (only a few blocks), which is fine with me. Lots of little kids, and great people which make it well worth it.

I know exactly what you mean. Talk is cheap, walk the talk, show me, don't tell me. My posts are always AFTER my "kits" are complete and installed (they are all removable; just unbolt them). It's easier to show than to explain, and I'm lazy. All my M101A1 trailer mods are much simpler, and...

Too much weight on top would have made the trailer a lot more prone to tip over (roll) which is not fun and doesn't expedite the task you are trying to accomplish. As for reconsideration of your design after fabrication, just remember that "experience" is what you get, when you didn't get what...

You always need to remember: Birthdays are a good thing, but too many of them will kill you.

Well, I guess I'm the sucker and the fool here. I use Evans in my M42 (Command Truck version of the M37) and I'm happy with it. I put it in a new engine because I don't like the corrosion in my heating and cooling system. I also like the fact that it doesn't "boil" at the back of my flat head...

M35A2 KAISER, Is it possible to get a little more information about your modification to that trailer? That gearing system looks great! Any information and additional photos would be much appreciated!

The manual has the wiring diagram. If you don't have the manual, I can email you a copy of the wiring diagram (pdf copy) if you PM me your direct email. You might also check the M37 manuals in the manual section of this site. It looks like you are looking for wires 21-A, 24, (& 24-A) 23-A...

I was only in for less than 3 years ('68 to '71) and it seemed like every vehicle I saw had different fonts, sizes and numbering systems. I also think it was influenced by what was available (paint, vinyl letters, color, etc.,). You now have total control of the budget and "Command...

There is an event next Sunday in Issaquah at the XXX Root Beer Drive In. I don't know if there will be any 1078s there, but there is usually at least one. If you have time you might want to stop by and meet some people and talk trucks. It goes from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Whenever you would like...