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by Rich
Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:52 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Canvas top
Replies: 1
Views: 639

Bubba,
You can try John at Mid West Military. He will be able to hook you up.
Rich Szklany
by Rich
Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:53 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: How many ex-firetrucks?
Replies: 31
Views: 3946

Also there are 2 M37s that I know of that are still in service. The first one belongs to the Level Cross Fire Dept in Randleman NC. The other truck belongs to the Franklinville Vol Fire Dept in Franklinville NC.
Rich Szklany
by Rich
Thu Jan 15, 2009 5:48 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: How many ex-firetrucks?
Replies: 31
Views: 3946

The m37s that I own were purchased by Horry County SC. One of the trucks was with the Horry County Civil Defense Agency, and the other truck belonged to the Aynor Vol Rescue Squad.
Rich Szklany
by Rich
Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:06 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: It runs, but oil pressure issue
Replies: 8
Views: 1433

Wayne 64 I had a problem with the oil pressure in my truck. It had 30 lbs at idle when I put the truck in gear and moved it just slightly it went to 0. Take it out of gear it went back to30lbs. The trans had nothing to do with it, but I took out the oil pressure sending unit cleaned the inside with ...
by Rich
Tue Sep 30, 2008 5:17 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Orig fuel filter still available?
Replies: 7
Views: 1198

Greg,
Have you tried John at Mid West Military? He has just about every thing
you might need.
Rich Szklany
by Rich
Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:34 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: I am going out to hook up my sparkplug wires
Replies: 8
Views: 1117

Spark Plug Wires

Bubba, Are these the military thread on wires? If they are not, are you using a regular universal wire kit. If you are, the plug wire ends that go in to the cap have to have a pin on the end of the wire. Look in to the cap from the top the conductor plate is on the bottom of each wire hole. Rich Szk...
by Rich
Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:51 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Matching paint
Replies: 13
Views: 2056

Paint Matching

vrod02, I have used the TM 9 Ordnance paint. It is a urethane paint. I have only painted my windsheild frame with it. It matched the paint perfectly with the original paint under the windshield frame and in the doors. I was looking for the original color that the truck was painted when it rolled off...
by Rich
Wed Apr 23, 2008 4:28 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Southern Power Wagon/MVPA Rally
Replies: 0
Views: 525

Southern Power Wagon/MVPA Rally

M-37's, Power Wagons, Dodge Trucks! Oh Yeah! Too bad my truck is not ready, but I'm ready for the Rally! :D
See Ya in the Uwharrie
Rich Szklany
by Rich
Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Wheel cylinder rebuild kit question
Replies: 17
Views: 3132

Refit 1701, This does not answer your question, but is it really worth rebuilding the master cylinder and wheel cylinders when they are reasonably priced from Vintage Power Wagons, or MidWest Military? It does pay to shop around, sometimes it may be cheaper locally othertimes cheaper mail order. One...
by Rich
Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:00 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Urethane paint ops
Replies: 12
Views: 1709

TM9 Ordnance

Refit 1701, I just finished painting my windsheild frames with TM9 Ordnance Paint it is a 2 part urethane. I painted it over PPG 2 part epoxy primer. I used the primer over bare metal that was treated with an etching solution. The paint layed down smooth, but like Charles said if there is any imperf...
by Rich
Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:01 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Paint code for the standard OD
Replies: 19
Views: 4161

I received my q-panels from TM9 Ordnance this afternoon. Their shade #6 is a very close match to the inside of my door panels.
Rich Szklany
by Rich
Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:38 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Paint code for the standard OD
Replies: 19
Views: 4161

Hello everyone,
Has any one on the forum used TM-9 Ordnance Paint Products.
I have tried to e-mail them but got no response. I am intrested in their
shade #6 for my 1952 M-37
Rich Szklany
by Rich
Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:28 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Fuel tank installation question
Replies: 4
Views: 996

Fuel tank Install

Sydney37,
The thicker straps go on the top, even down under, the thinner straps go on the bottom.
Rich Szklany
by Rich
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:24 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Thread sealer for manifold studs and head bolts
Replies: 7
Views: 1465

I went to the local Napa and what I purchased to use to seal my trans mission Pto covers was Permatex Hi performance Thread Sealant #765-2681. Since the bolt holes are drilled in to the caseI need some thing better than Aviation Permatex on the threads It leaked on one of the pto bolts. Do you think...
by Rich
Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Gas tank repair
Replies: 9
Views: 1544

I went the Gas Tank Renue Process. It was expensive 300 to have it done at the nearest authorized dealer, plus 30 dollars shipping. That dealer was Henry's Radiator Shop in Beckley West Virginia. It took about 2 wweks. My tank had a bunch, one or two gallons of a gas like substance in it, it also ha...