Junker to Jewel pics - diamond in the rough...

[Gunfreak25]

Who you callin a newb?

Bought at 18 years old in 2010. Shipped from Tucson to Yuma. Pulled and scraped the junkyard 455 Olds and Th400. Installed a like new surplus M998 motor (NA), 700r4, Np231 for a reduction box. Moved original transfer back 5". Original hard top from Alberta. Repaired floor damage from fork lift. New carpeting (still in works), upholstery, rebuilt all wiring, 4 Core Chevelle Radiator, tranny cooler, NOS 24v fuel pump, York 210 for the brakes. Highly modded 7.3 powerstroke fuel bowl filter to work with 6.2 Diesel. Still to do is put new rubber on, 12 new wheel cylinders, finish making brake lines, rebuild AIR PAK, exhaust and finish fabbing up my own linkages. I want it to be 110% good to go when done so I don't have to be putting money into it as a daily driver. When done the engine compartment will be pretty full. I am overlooking nothing and taking my time.

When I bought it in 2010 I did not know what a carburetor was and thought mufflers had bearings.

I am 20 now by the way. 21 in July.

 

[Gunfreak25]

For 2 years into it I feel I have made great time. I've had many other expenses along the way but was determined not to let life get in the way of my dream which was to drive a Deuce I built myself daily around town. Couldn't have done it alone. Course my buddy weiser helped too.

I work out of home doing gun work so if anyone would like to see the GMC get done faster, send some work my way!! Tom's Stocksmithing

 

[ryan77]

Bought this blazer off gov deals she was a real roach! A little elbow grease and shes like new now! Only took 150 hours.....

 

[sparepartsracing]

few before and afters. This was only in a week

 

[Storm 51]

O.K., here's one more but I don't know if it really qualifies. I've had it 32 years and this is it's second restoration, so it really wasn't a total rust bucket this time and pretty much everything was there.

So, you guys get to be the judges.

The first group of photos are "BEFORE" pictures.

 

[Storm 51]

Now here are some of the "AFTER" pictures that were taken last winter and last weekend at a car show. The show was mostly for Hot Rods (Chrysler Products) and they wanted the M-37 for contrast with the blue truck next to it, which is also an M-37 (well, sort of, or was anyway....).

Still have to tie on the canvas, install all the radios, etc, etc,.

It's better than it was two years ago, though.....

Storm 51

 

[camoyj7]

Here is mine.

 

[maddawg308]

Those are some nice transformations!

 

[zout]

Did you just absolutely miss all my build threads - pics are almost all on the SS site somewhere except two of the builds.

 

[maddawg308]

No, we all marveled at your transformations, zout! We especially love the M43 ambulance, that was a lot of work to fix up and it just seemed to fall together for ya!

 

[ryan77]

I like those m-37 there like a little deuce! Nice job storm!!

 

[Storm 51]

Thanks, ryan77. I've had that truck a long time. I hope one of my kids (or grand kids) keeps it after me.

It's a fun truck.

Storm 51

 

[Rusty1340]

I done a couple smaller projects that fill the garage

My Bantam Trailer, John Wood Hand Cart and the Jeep Now working on the 1952 M37

 

[Storm 51]

Man, your collection looks great! You've done a very nice job on those vehicles. I'm sure your M-37 is going to turn out impressive too.

Where did you find the hand cart? Those are so cool. I'd love to have one of those. Where do you look for those? Not something I'd expect to find mixed in with 5 tons and deuces.

Storm 51

 

[Rusty1340]

That Handcart come from a friend of mine who passed away he had it leaning against the back of his garage 15 years or more. His family gave it to me when they were clearing the garage. I didnt know what they were worth until I started to search for some parts over on the G503 Site G503.com Message Forums • View forum - HAND CARTS - FOR SALE & WANTED - General Discussion & Knowledge Base

More info M3A4 Utility Hand Cart

 

[Storm 51]

Those handcarts are cool, but not $1500 cool to me. Wow, I had no idea! I'll keep my eyes out for one but I don't imagine I'll ever even see one up here in the Pacific NW.

Still a cool little toy though!

Storm 51

 

[Rusty1340]

Thats what I mean the prices are in sane. But yeah Its neat

Thanks

 

[dc9137]

Man, these are so encouraging! I've got my first M1009 on the way and it's going to need some work. Nice to know it's possible!!!

 

[maddawg308]

Let's bring it up for air for some of our newer members, or our older members with new rides!