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How thick was the exterior coating? I'm having mine done and because one of the strap bolts is short (looks like it broke off before I owned the truck) I don't have a lot of threads to take an increase in coating thickness.

Gas tank Renu has an outlet in Albany, NY. They quoted me $450 last week. Not sure they understood what a M37 is....

CRC is the company that makes the GL-4 85-90. NAPA usually has it in stock and if you search on line, you can find it in many places. CRC also makes brake cleaner and other automotive chemicals.

First and second are non-synchro, 3rd and 4th are. Use GL-4 in the M37, data plate says straight 90 but 85-90 is fine (CRC makes 85-90 GL-4 in 1 gallon bottles.)

Maybe it's elected a new Pope.:shock: Sorry, can't help myself sometimes.... My M37 was really pushing out white smoke the other day. I was concerned until it dawned on me that the outside air temp was colder than it's been since I bought the truck and in the old days, vapor was normal. Keep...

Can also try Vintage Power Wagons and maybe Adirondack Dodge.

Are you looking for a tranny or just parts? Try calling Bob Stahl (MA) he may have both. Phone only, no net. Five-oh-eight-384-seven-six-98

Enjoy the break in weather while it lasts. I think I'm pretty much done for this year myself. Tired, sore and ready for a break from being underneath mine.

What little info that I've seen on the M151 GTs is in James Lyles book Hard Ride Vol 2. I know that Wolfman has been done (I've seen the replica and it's very nice!) Vol 2 has a few pics and if you go to the listing in the back, he has all the known trucks listed by name. There isn't a cross...

While the idea of a framework would get the job done, another consideration is that I, speaking for my own self, am trying to accurately represent the technology used to build the gunbox. As such, I'm trying to replicate the look as closely as possible inside and out while saving as much weight...

The sides on the short box trucks seem to calculate out at just under 48" (varies from 42" to 46" depending on the truck) so for planning purposes, I'm using 48" and will cut down as needed. I looked into Trex yesterday, I used it for my deck years ago and now they have sheets up to 4'x10'. The...

Problem with the frame idea is the thickness. It should be 1/4" or 3/8" anything thicker and the M37 would break. (Sounds like they broke often enough with 3/8"). Composite might be the answer, rigid and lightweight but the cost would be a killer!!

The biggest thing that bothers me about the thin metal covered plywood is how difficult it might be to keep the metal smooth and even. It would have to be glued carefully and the glue would need to be spread thin and even. The glue would also need to bond metal to wood and be somewhat heat and...

Having been associated with the WW2 Warbird community for many years, my thoughts are a carry over from there. It is not kosher to do a plane that someone else has done. I feel that if someone has gone thru the research, time and expense to do a particular replica that it is a sign of respect...

I haven't ever seen a photo of a Vietnam M37 GT with a hard top. There have been threads here discussing who is making what. When it comes to short box trucks, there were only a few to begin with and the easy ones have already been done/reserved.

I've looked into Lexan/polycarbonate as well. Prices are actually a little better than the fiberglas, but I'm not sure how it would hold paint. Wouldn't want to do a "transparent" gun box, some things are better left out of sight! :popcorn:

Maddawg might have something he calcualted, but it would be specific to his project. Looking at the available photos, it appears to me that the M37 box armor varied....a lot. First you have the issue of long box vs short box. Then the height seems different on almost every one. Add to that...

I've looked into it a little bit, it's pricey in the big sheets and I have some questions regarding the finish on the surfaces. Samples I've seen aren't as smooth as a steel surface and with prices approaching aluminum, it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense. It might be easier to work with...

To my best recollection, it belongs to the Foundation. It's been there for at least 4 years.

Finally finished the decal application just in time to attend a COMVEC event for a Veteran's Concert. She is finally dressed!