New M37 owner

[cj8_22602]

I found this M37 close to where I live, guy gave me a great deal on this and a M105 trailer. Body and frame are solid, some surface rust but only a few bad spots on the bed. The top is rotted out. But as far as I can tell there aren't any missing parts, (the bumper is in the bed) Right now the plan is to get it running, and then decide what I'm going to do from there. I'd like to see how the 230 does but if I can't that running I've got a GM diesel that needs a home .

 

[Longhunter7]

Welcome!

CJ8_22602,

Welcome to Steel Soldiers!

If you need any questions answered on your new M37, just ask, and one of the experts here will be happy to help.

 

[cj8_22602]

Where do most guys get replacement tops? Get them custom made? Or is there a source for ready-made ones?

 

[Blake]

top

www.odcloth.com

weebee webbing. They did all the canvas for my m37's and in my opinion they are great

Blake
Portsmouth, VA

 

[CGarbee]

Hello,
Looks like a good truck. We'll have to get together next time I ride up to your area (I have friends living between Winchester and the WVa line and familly halfway between Winchester and Charlottesville).
I get most of my canvas from either WeeBee Webbing or from New Life Resource Management. Beachwood also makes great product, but is a bit more expensive then the other two mentioned. Check on my website for contact info if you don't feel like "Googling".
Good luck,

 

[Mike_L]

Hey Garbee,

I have family in Orange. I was born in Gordonsville myself. I just visited that way this last week. Nice area.

 

[maddawg308]

Congrats on your new MV, looks pretty solid and don't need much in the way of parts. If you feel like dropping by and having a beer over MV talk, I live about 20 miles down the road from you in Front Royal.

 

[CGarbee]

Hey Garbee,

I have family in Orange. I was born in Gordonsville myself. I just visited that way this last week. Nice area.

Small world... I drive through Gordonsville (and have friends there) every time that I go to visit the folks since they live over in Syria (Madison County).

We really should coordinate our trips sometimes as there are some really nice roads and trials to ride in the area...and putting faces with folks on the forum is always a good time...

 

[cranetruck]

Congrats on your M37! We live "down the road" some, near MM177 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, just a few hour's drive from you (Front Royal is MM1, I think). I have checked it and it's okay to drive these vehicles on the parkway.
My son has an M37, perhaps one day you guys can compare notes.
For canvas, I too would recommend weebee webbing, best quality at low prices and good people.

PS. Cabell, I didn't know you took pictures of the tire change episode.
The current avatar is you pix.

 

[motorolanut]

Sweet, congrats on the M37, and Welcome

 

[cj8_22602]

Hey thanks for the kudos guys, been awhile since I've checked this site, It'll be awhile before this beast is on the road, I've got a couple of other projects ahead of it plus I have to figure out how to get it titled (not looking forward to that) I actually bought this truck in Front Royal, a guy there had a bunch of stuff for sale in the Valley Trader. As far as I can tell there's no metal missing, the wood obviously needs replacing but everything is very solid, I'm really looking forward to getting it running and meeting some of you guys.

 

[Mike_L]

Welcome

Geez, where are my manners?

Welcome aboard. Looks like your truck just needs some cleaning and refurbishing. Most of the parts look like they are there with no major damage. Nothing that couldn't be fixed in a normal garage. Nice deal.

This is a great forum as you probably already know. There is another at G741.org that is all M37 orientated but I think most of them also hang out here. Regardless of which site you read, I have yet to see anyone stump the experts. Eventually, it will get solved.

The G741 site also has a registry you can look at to see where your truck fits into the grand production scheme. Also, by entering your info, it helps others figure out what they have if a data plate or two are missing.

Good luck with the project and post some photos as it progresses.