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  1. Mike_L

    Indiana MVPA Meeting

    Greetings all, This month's IMVPA meeting will be held at Ropkey's Museum (The Ropkey Armor Museum) at 5649 E. 150 North, Crawfordsville, IN. Start time is 10:00 AM, 12 September 2009. Probably will be talking about the past MVPA convention and we have...
  2. Mike_L

    M101

    Comdriver, Is that the one that was for auction at Ft Drum? Can I ask what it went for? I was at Evansville and didn't get a chance to watch what it closed at. Congratulations on it. I saw one down at E'ville (indigenous for Evansville) for $650, no bows or tarp, needed body work, mechanics...
  3. Mike_L

    Newbie in Indianapolis

    Hawg211, Welcome to the site. There are several members of the IN MVPA club that have the CUCVs (M1008s, I think) but I haven't seen any of the M1028s so far. Might be a couple out there, ask around at the next club meeting. Some probably have had some dealings with Drexel Gardens. Also...
  4. Mike_L

    2009 MVPA Convention: SteelSoldiers attendance

    I'm planning on being there Tuesday to help setup. I'll stay throughout the convention and leave Sunday AM. See you all there.
  5. Mike_L

    M-37 Steering gearbox

    A couple of years ago, I replaced my inner bushings, seals and repacked the hubs. I left the bronze bearing on but had to replace one of the bottom bearings. I was tempted at the time to replace the top ones too but I wasn't sure of how to pre-set the load with that type of bearing, so I didn't...
  6. Mike_L

    M-37 Steering gearbox

    Hey AZDeuce, I know this has been discussed several times to include on the G741.org site but how do you set pre-load for these when using two bearings instead of the stock setup? Do you go by feel or do you have a specific rotational force value you are going for? None of the previous...
  7. Mike_L

    M37 electrical trouble

    Congratulations on getting your truck running. After you get photos up here, you can go over to G741.org and register your truck. Looking forward to seeing it.
  8. Mike_L

    IMVPA meeting_11 July

    Just a reminder for those interested. The next IMVPA meeting will be held at Joe McClain's Historical Military Armor Museum, 2330 Crystal St., Anderson IN 46012 on 11 July. The meeting starts at 1000AM. And don't forget, there will be the annual swap meet there all weekend too. Hope to see...
  9. Mike_L

    H4 Headlight Conversion

    Thanks for posting the photos, looks easy. What amperage system are you running in that M37? Mine is 25A and I was trying to figure, without doing the math, if halogens would load the system down much more than the stock lights. Have you had any problems? I definitely like the idea, might get...
  10. Mike_L

    M43B1 What Color is correct ??

    Torisco, Although not definitive, there was an article published a while back by Dennis Spense that listed OD paints and colors used on MVs from WWII to present. In it he identifies a Semi-Gloss Green, number 24533 for use inside tactical ambulances. That same color he also lists for the...
  11. Mike_L

    Howdy! New M37 owner here...

    Welcome to the MV world. As mentioned, you can get an answer to just about any M37 question that you could ever imagine either here or on the G741.org site. Good luck and enjoy the truck.
  12. Mike_L

    Who's going to Findley Ohio this weekend?

    We plan on being there Friday evening and Saturday morning. My friend is driving his CUCV.
  13. Mike_L

    Indiana MVPA meeting_9 May

    Tentatively, it will be at the Anderson (McClain's) MV Museum during the annual rally they are having that weekend. Tentatively as in we discussed it and requested space for the meeting but it hasn't been confirmed yet. I'll post more when it is confirmed or changed.
  14. Mike_L

    Indiana MVPA meeting_9 May

    OK Clinton, see you in July. Should be 11 July for the next meeting.
  15. Mike_L

    Indiana MVPA meeting_9 May

    Greetings all, This month's IMVPA meeting will be held at 1127 W 221st St, Sheridan, IN. Start time is 10:00 AM, 9 May 2009. Probably will be talking about the August open house at Ropkey's Museum and the MVPA convention. Hope to see you there.
  16. Mike_L

    Proper Lubrication for my 1954 M-37

    Welcome aboard and congratulations on your truck. I've got nothing to add as to the lube advice. Just make sure when you change fluids, try to get in and clean any old stuff out of the sumps/low spots. I'm sure you already do this with your jeep. Have you posted on the G741.org registry yet?
  17. Mike_L

    Indiana MVPA Meeting-14 March

    A quick, last minute reminder for the Indiana MVPA meeting on 14 March. It will be at 10:00AM at the Ropkey Armor Museum in Crawfordsville. The museum is at 5649 E 150 North, Crawfordsville, IN. Directions can be found on Ropkey Armor Museum
  18. Mike_L

    Manual M-37

    I haven't seen any available for download. They are scans of the original, at least the ones on the CD are, so may be rather large files to download. The CD has all the pubs you will likely need for that truck in pdf format.
  19. Mike_L

    trailer cover - can you glue the vinyl cover?

    Vinyl Adhesive Don't use hot glue or shoe goo. They won't hold. We repaired a vinyl tarp on a deuce a couple of years ago and it is still holding. We used a product from our local tent repair shop. Don't remember the name off the top of my head right now but it came in a small can, "HH-"...
  20. Mike_L

    Indiana MVPA Meeting

    Greetings, We will be having the IMVPA meeting this coming weekend, 8 November, at the Carmel American Legion (852 W Main St). The meeting time will be at 10:00AM. Hope to see you there,
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