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Congratulations on the M37. I wasn't looking for one either when I found mine. It was the curves that hooked me. Sounds like you got some of the typical rust showing through. Watch the rear-most crossmember (the one the bed floor's rear edge is bolted to). They also tend to rust out...

Hooray! I'm glad to see something starting back up there again. I can never get enough MV shows in Indiana! Looking forward to it. See you there.

Yep, Matt summarized it nicely. The tail lights are on the frame. Don't forget to check if you have a radio power cable coming out the back of the cab to the box, that will need disconnected. That is a good time to clean the frame up while the box is off. Easier to repair wiring (and add...

We used to paint a dark blue version of Glyptal on nicked and chaffed wires in our transmitters and receivers in the Air Force. Didn't know it could be used for mechanical insulation too.

In Germany, I do remember being able to hear a tracked vehicle coming a lot easier due to the squeaking of the tracks than a wheeled vehicle so there may actually be some merit to "anti-squeak" use. I could see a rock or something coming up and hitting that panel. Rather than giving a gong...

The '54 edition parts manual lists an "Anti-Squeak, front fender rear splash shield to bracket (use 2 pieces 1 1/2in square)" on page 283. I'm supposing this may be it. No pictures but the description sounds like the same piece. My truck has them too. So, you are right, a sound muffler.

Happy New Year to all, A reminder that we will be having our next meeting at the American Legion post in Carmel (852 W. Main St.) at 10AM on Saturday, 14 January. We have a freshly elected board taking over. We have some old business to discuss and will be opening the floor to any new...

I presume you don't have a TM for the truck. It looks like the circuit number tags are still on the wires so it will be easier to retro fit one. Circuit 11 is your incoming (always) hot wire coming from your circuit breakers; goes to switch pin A. Later, M37B1 schematics show this also...

Yep, but I see he ships UPS which is a little more than USPS sometimes. I've noticed a lot of vendors ship that way or via a flat rate that seems steep. If I see that and think it could be cheaper, I always contact them and ask them if they will ship flat rate Priority or Parcel Post or Media...

The circuit listing for M-series vehicles says #85 is the "low air pressure indicator light" circuit. I think the circuit number listing can be found on the Olive-Drab.com website too. On my truck, I consider it a "free agent" for future accessories.

Nice set of bolts. I've noticed on my 3/8in "indented hex head" bolts (most from my bed), some heads have an S with about 4 concentric circles around it and some have a NL (the L centered on and extending down below the N) with a couple concentric circles around them. They all have the square...

Yes, it is door weatherstripping for the soft top frame & windshield. The numbers given match: 2510-700-5423 = Passenger side front vertical piece. 2510-737-4827 = Driver side rear vertical piece. The vertical pieces will usually fit either side. I don't see the top horizontal piece...

Greetings, We received a short notice request for a few jeeps (non-specific type and era) for use in a movie remake to be shot in the Camp Atterbury - Franklin, Indiana area. The soonest they will need one is possibly Saturday (10 December) and filming is expected to run to 20 December. If...

Either of the military steering wheel pullers will work. The earlier one is the two-piece puller; a C shaped ring that sits behind the wheel with a 3 arm "gear" puller hooked to it pushing against the threaded end of the steering shaft. The later one is the larger (and heavier) one-piece...

Greetings all, Just a reminder of our next meeting coming up this weekend, 12 November at 10AM. It will be at the Carmel American Legion, Post 155, 852 West Main Street. This meeting will cover the elections for the 2012-2013 board members, review the September Rally, and discuss dues for next...

No, I hadn't really given it much thought. I suppose they were reassembled backwards by the last mechanic working on that connection. I know I don't pay much attention to which end has which shell piece. I doubt the GI mechanics did either. I'll have to check some of my connections out of...

Here is a scan from the parts TM. It shows the wire and parts associated with the horn as attached to the steering wheel and shaft. Also, make sure all the contact points and the copper plate under the horn button cover are clean. Any dirt or rust could inhibit the ground making contact...

Over on the G741.org site this had been discussed a bit. As I remember, the frame would be a semi-gloss black out of the factory. Since Dodge didn't do the touch up painting at the end of the assy line, as in WWII, it should be black to the bumper. Check over their and confirm all that...

Don't know if it is the same material but when I took my '54 M37 apart I found a thin strip of felt material between panels. Mostly caused the panels to rot. I think it served as a sound deadener/anti-chafe and possibly a draft guard in some spots. In the hidden spots I either didn't replace...

I've got a few spare 9.00 x 16 tires I'm bringing. They are used but still have some life in them. Maybe someone may find them useful for spares or trailer tires. Also a deuce (may fit a 5 ton) steering wheel. I may bring other bric-a-brac I have laying around in my cabinets.