New toy

[gunter635]

Bring my newly acquired 1958 M37B1. Mostly complete. Should have it running this afternoon, hopefully.

 

[Rmtaunton]

VEry very nice ! And just out of curiosity why is it that half of the m37 I see look like they hit a pole in the middle of the bumper , just looked at two others and both were like that. But congrats I am green with envy

 

[Storm 51]

Congratulations!

Are you going to restore it or just get it running and use it?

 

[61sleepercab]

Neat find of some old iron. I figure it will be lots of fun between gas stations. Our VFD had a M37 and got a lot of good out of it if you are not in a hurry and do not mind the iffy narrow brakes. Mark

 

[gunter635]

Don't know why the bumper looks like that. All I know is that I would not have wanted to be in it when it hit. Had it running within an hour of getting it off the trailer. So far the plans are to pressure wash it down, then decide what color to paint it. Til then, enjoy as is, then restore and have fun along the way.

 

[papabear]

VEry very nice ! And just out of curiosity why is it that half of the m37 I see look like they hit a pole in the middle of the bumper , just looked at two others and both were like that. But congrats I am green with envy

When the brakes go out it's best to hit a tree/pole dead center...if ya hit too close to either side ya might slide around and flip!!

 

[79 oshkosh 2323]

Nice find.. Looks like mine before i painted it. It looks straight. Do the brakes over and enjoy for a while

 

[gunter635]

Had it running for a while today. All the gauges seem to be working. No bubbles in the fuel filter. Runs well. Need to figure out what the exhaust looks like. It is missing.

 

[Coffey1]

Looks just like mine. I can get some pictures of exhaust on mine this weekend and send them to you.

 

[gunter635]

That would be great. Thank you.

 

[Coffey1]

Pm or post your email.

 

[gunter635]

PM sent

 

[gunter635]

Got the photo's of the exhaust system. Thank you. That will help knowing what it looks like. ssw

 

[Coffey1]

Your very welcome I need to figure out how I am going to repair fenders.

 

[Shark Bait]

Looks good. Enjoy the work on it. That's what it's all about.

 

[gunter635]

I was at the Mid-Ohio Military Vehicle Show and swap meet this past weekend looking for parts. Found a few good things. It's all about the hunt, too.

 

[cobra5]

I was at the Mid-Ohio Military Vehicle Show and swap meet this past weekend looking for parts. Found a few good things. It's all about the hunt, too.

You can join the G741.org site and register your vehicle there. The group is strictly M37's and there are plenty of knowledgeable folks there as well. If your looking for parts I'm sure you'll find someone there that has what you need.

 

[gunter635]

Yea, I've been on the G741 site. I have yet to register. I'll be in Hallsville for that show also. Hope it's a good one. Never been there for the show.

 

[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]

Sweet toy!

Carry on.

 

[gunter635]

Time to update; bought an exhaust from Midwest and got that put on. Sounds great. Had to change the fuel filter. The one I had was not working very well. I got one of those small glass filters with the replaceable elements. Just picked up a oem gas tank with sending unit and pickup. Can't wait to put that in. Working on cleaning out the garage so I can get it in for the winter. Also bought some M35a1 tail lights. Got them wired up and they word great. I like the size of them. Easy to see from behind. Know what I mean, slow truck, country roads and impaient drivers. That's all so far. Coming along nicely.