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by chris olson
Tue Mar 30, 2010 9:43 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: DIESEL CONVERSION??
Replies: 35
Views: 4693

sd33

I would bet that the engine was a spare from the jeep cj10 aircraft tugs... they used the nissan diesel mated up to a TF727 transmission Did you know that the other use of this engine was by Chrysler Marine.. In 1980 there was a turbo version put in the IH scout... Here is a picture of the one in my...
by chris olson
Thu Mar 11, 2010 6:49 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Radiator question
Replies: 21
Views: 3318

options

believe it or not but a radiator from a toyota landcruiser will nearly bolt right to the factory mount...I had to drill out two holes.(on the rad)

I have also heard of guys using aluminum circle track radiators and having mounting channels welded on
by chris olson
Thu Mar 04, 2010 10:46 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: tool talk: compressors!
Replies: 15
Views: 2530

Back in the day when I was renting a house I did the long 8 Gauge extension cord to the basement door... after a while I would just leave it plugged in all the time. It was a real heavy rubber cabtire and it ran along the edge of a sidewalk.. eight years later when I finally moved I just pulled it u...
by chris olson
Tue Feb 23, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Sid Beck
Replies: 14
Views: 2443

Is Sid the one where all the parts were showed on the old wood chair...
by chris olson
Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:53 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: nothing says I'm gonna run you over like a... Volvo?!?!?!
Replies: 6
Views: 1012

Sugga... =Pig

pretty cool if your into that sort of thing...
by chris olson
Mon Feb 08, 2010 3:04 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: GRAN TORINO
Replies: 26
Views: 3262

Cars.

I totally think of cars these days as an Appliance... just a device to soullessly get the job of transportation done. Just like an appliance you can't really distinguish between a Kenmore and a Maytag from ten feet away. For most people that is all they need (or think they need)...Somehow those of u...
by chris olson
Wed Jan 27, 2010 2:15 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Dont know what to say???
Replies: 17
Views: 2384

:P
Looks like he drove past the army surplus store with the crap magnet turned to Full Blast!!
by chris olson
Fri Jan 08, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Project: Old Guard - lots of pictures
Replies: 181
Views: 49190

headers

Looks like those manifolds are going to be a pain
Might be time for a header kit...
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/429-460-B ... 37279.html
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by chris olson
Sun Nov 22, 2009 10:45 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Another New Guy...
Replies: 11
Views: 1857

welcome fellow BC'er... I have a 52 M37cdn down here in Burnaby
by chris olson
Sun Nov 22, 2009 7:39 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Rebuild progress all in one thread
Replies: 391
Views: 68224

draft

The pattern making is looking really good.... that is a lot of work so far.. I just wanted to add that just making the part you want out of wood and making something that will come out of a rammed sand cope and drag is a different thing... the pattern needs draft ( a slight taper ) to be able to rem...
by chris olson
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:27 pm
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Troop Seat Brackets Needed!
Replies: 5
Views: 1039

troop seat brackets

Are you looking for two complete trucks worth or just a set for each side?...
by chris olson
Thu Aug 13, 2009 5:02 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Source for permanent magnet dc motors?
Replies: 11
Views: 1748

I have found that most of those cheapo chinese electric scooter bikes have permanent magnet motors.. you could likely find some cheap at garage sales etc....
by chris olson
Mon Mar 23, 2009 12:02 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Happy Birthday To Me !!
Replies: 10
Views: 1075

An M37cdn Cake! That is Awesome, Happy birthday to you.
by chris olson
Sun Mar 22, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Brake parts question
Replies: 4
Views: 777

Juan, I would look at a place like inline tube, they have everything and I believe that they would ship..
http://www.inlinetube.com