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As for wiring, see post # 7 above. I used all Douglas connectors and wired them into my head light feed line using the Douglas "Y" Splices. Routed the Right side light (both wires - on my truck circuit # 17 & 18) over to the Left inner fender and into a splice (both 17's in one splice and both...

You can also get the 28VDC lights on Amazon. I just got some from www.replacementlightbulbs.com. They are 4811GE's. They are about $15.00 delivered to your door.

I wired up a set for my M-42 Command Truck. I used a waterproof, military DTDP switch with a switch cover. If the switch is in the down position I have low beams; if it is in the up position I have high beams. I got both the clear and IR lenses when I bought the lights from ZiggyO. Here is a...

That "pump thing" is an engine primer pump for extremely cold starting (so cold gasoline won't vaporize). It by passes the carburetor and injects fuel directly into the cylinders. It can be a handy little item if your vehicle lives outside in extremely cold weather.

I had a 40 K BTU fuel fired heater on the fender of my M-37 for cab heat for a couple of winters. It drove me and my wife out of the cab it was so hot (only time I've ever heard her complain about being too hot in the winter). I removed mine and installed the engine coolant heater instead. It...

Not only are you the Battalion Commander, but you also have complete control of the appropriation and budgeting process. I'm in the same position with my truck, and it is a very place to be. There are a number of things on my truck that are "command discretion" items. I get to design it...

I would like to see that list of forms when you get it. Could you please post it when you do? The two forms I have are DA Form 2408 1 May 67 and DA Form 2408-1 1 May 67 EQUIPMENT DAILY OR MONTHLY LOG (TM 38-750). They are in a small green 3 ring binder which still has the War Dept (NOT the...

I've got a couple of the old 3 ring binders for these trucks and they have some of the blank forms in them. I don't know if these form are the ones you are looking for, but PM me and I'll email you some copies if you are interested.

Gunny, Can you explain the Cab Mod pictured below? I haven't seen this before. Thanks, Storm 51

Here is one picture of an M-37 going for a boat ride. I'll keep looking for more.

These trucks were designed in the late '40s and first produced in 1951 (i believe). I don't think lockers existed at that time. I have never seen or heard of the military having or installing lockers on these trucks. It is a civilian modification that is available now, but it was never part of...

If you go over to the G741 website, you will find a huge amount of information about coils, with pictures, values, testing methods, etc. A very extensive discussion of all the various ignition components.

Those added shackle / tie down points were most commonly used when transporting these trucks by boat (ship) which the Maine Corps did fairly often (especially in VN). The standard shackles are fine for fore and aft tie downs but not so good for lateral tie downs. You will notice that the Marine...

I don't imagine it would do you much good, but I have a complete military A Frame Kit for a little truck (M-37). It is basically the same as the illustrations that Clinto posted. I could take photos (close ups) of the pole ends or whatever else you would like to see, if needed. Storm 51

Nice looking truck. Nice to see these trucks getting restored. Good Luck on your project.

Welcome to the site. I'm always glad to see more M-37 / M-42 trucks added to the site. Good Luck with your new project, if you get it. I bought my truck (a '52 M-37 also) as a mountain "beater" 35 years ago. It is the one in my avatar. You can see what happened; so be careful.

The bows (all wood on the truck and trailer, actually) and side boards are White Oak. It is the original stock wood used by the military (very hard and long lasting; resists rot well). Much better than Red Oak. The tool rack is just a standard M-Series Tool Rack and the shovel is the standard...

M101A2 first attempt at a build thread Here are the photos I promised. Sorry it has taken me so long; I got caught up in some wiring projects and forgot about the photos. I rotated the photos before I saved them but when I added them to the message they went back to the way they were taken...

I can post a couple of photos tomorrow. My trailer is restored but stock (with additions, not modifications). It will at least show you how it originally was configured.

Get the TMs if you can. Then find out what bands the radios operate on and compare that to the HAM Bands. You'll probably have to get a General class HAM license to operate them legally (that's the license I got specifically so I could operate my radios). My radio set ups are all old boat...