Finally restoring the M37

[hndrsonj]

Here were my samples:

Left: High Heat Aluminum-Silver (engine/trans/transfer
Middle: Strata Blue (not going to happen)
Right: Gloss Navy Grey

All these were spray cans

 

[Bill W]

I just used plain old Gilliespie paint on my block and the only part of it that got any type of heat fade was the stat housing, I know your not using Gilliespie but my point is you really don't need to use high heat paint on the block and running gear..just saying to save you some extra $ and work.

 

[GUNNY 155]

Interesting that your USAF cab and fenders were rust free. I also used a USAF cab tub on my restoration which was rock solid and rust free. My fenders came from a USMC truck and were also solid and did not have the usual rust out around the head light mounts because the Marines undercoated their vehicles or at least some of them.

 

[hndrsonj]

Just got the mail, received gaskets and seals for the transfer, transmission, PTO, and winch for $110 shipped off ebay!

 

[hndrsonj]

Had some side projects come up. Added a winch to my trailer, worked on some GTO fenders. And then pulled the 37 motor and some more brackets.

 

[mhassett]

Nice trailer.
I need a winch on mine.

 

[hndrsonj]

Ready to blast.... If the snow ever melts......

 

[point]

Ready to blast.... If the snow ever melts......

I have a similar problem. I need to blast my truck box but we are in the rainy months here in the north west. It will have to wait till drier weather.

 

[hndrsonj]

Due to get snow tomorrow night so I loaded the chassis and dropped it off at the blaster. Should be in paint mid-week. Drained fluids and going to steam clean transmission-T/C next week. Working on disassembling and cleaning small parts.

 

[hndrsonj]

Started painting wheels today. U-joints coming off, Rebuilding steering. (and our wonderful weather)

 

[hndrsonj]

Just got back from acquiring parts from South Dakota. Had to cut some bed parts out and needed some frame brackets. Got some parts ready for paint. Pickup chassis tomorrow.

 

[hndrsonj]

Chassis is primed and painted!

 

[mkcoen]

Wow! Moving right along. I remember cutting out the bed tool box and re-doing it on mine. Fun times.

 

[hndrsonj]

I have a pretty good "Soldier B" helping.

 

[Bill W]

Now thats a spray booth!!

 

[hndrsonj]

Got the first Superlug mounted today.

 

[zout]

Wow it's coming together nicely Jim. You will be one happy camper when it's completed.
Keep the pics Rollin in as I have been subscribed.

 

[mkcoen]

Got the first Superlug mounted today.

You sure that's not just primered? Anchors Away My Friend

 

[hndrsonj]

You sure that's not just primered? Anchors Away My Friend

It is very close to the color of primer, but glossy. Would have been a lot cheaper to just clear coat the primer....

 

[hendersond]

Nice work little brother. You do amaze me. Can't wait to see more.