Nice progress!
Those center tailgate brackets always seem to sit low-a vise and a BFH will get 'em where they should be. I wouldn't hammer it within the mount or you could break off a well nut.
Gary

Those tires look great on the combat rims!
Gary

Any time Murf! Let me know if you need pictures.
Gary

54 1/4 from the buckle fold to the other buckle fold; 2 inches wide; 1/8 inch thick. Can be lengthened another 2 inches if necessary. Those measurements give mine a 4-inch drop across the back.
Gary

Camera issue-will try later today.
Gary

Hi Murf, I'll have that to you later today.
Gary

Positive slave cable to the starter that is.
Gary

Charles at m-series rebuild has plenty of used steering boxes. Send him a PM from here.
Gary

Much love and prayers to your family from your G741 family. Please reach out if we can help in any way!
Gary

Always better to have the pump pumping oil from the start so you don't scorch any internals waiting for the oil pressure to build.
Gary

The governor adjustment is also featured in the Dave Ahl M37 Resto guide.
Gary

Correction here to John Mc and All: the spare tire mount DID exist on the M43 Ambulance, so it IS possible that the pictured truck could have been converted to the door-mounted spare. Unfortunately, no way to tell from the photo.
Thanks,
Gary

Most all hardtops do not fit with the channel loop in place. I also have a spare set of the soft top horizontal pieces 2 each that sit up top. PM me if interested.
Thanks,
Gary

Yes, but not during Korea-the door mount spare didn't exist.
Gary

Welcome Dave and thanks for sharing your story!
That picture would NOT be during Korea as that M37 is a B1 model based on the side-mounted spare. B1s were built post-Korea with that conflict ending in 1953.
Gary