GOOD MORNING, I pulled my engine/trans about 3 1/2 years ago, for a rebuild. I did not connect the spring that returns the through out bearing. just missed it, till i saw it in a pile of "left overs" Three 1/2 years later, about 1000 miles per year, no problem. I figured, when the through ...

GOOD MORNING,
I used a U HAUL trailer to get my M 5 years ago. U HAUL has two or three different car trailers, mke sure you get the biggest one. I picked my M up in rural Vermont and brought it back over hill and dale, to nyc, ABOUT 350 MILES. The trailer was fine,
GOOD LUCK
BOB

GOOD MORNING, I had a boat with a 12-71 detroit diesel eng; that was 24v start. The rest of the boat was 12v. I used a series/parallel switch. I cruised this boat up and down the east coast over to the Bahamas, and the crib. I lived 8 years on that boat, and the switch never gave me a problem. Easy ...

WELCOME That short piece of hose from the shut off valve gave me more trouble!! it had an internal collapse, the truck kept sAlLLing while under way. Like somebody said in a previous post: R&R all existing rubber fuel lines. I went with an electric pump. No more fuel related problems, in fact in...

GOOD MORNING, Nothing will come out the fuel pump hole when you remove the old pump. I made a block off plate for my M and installed a bendix 24v fuel pump. best thing I ever did. GOOD LUCK BOB

WELCOME, AND GOOD LUCK FINDING A SUITABLE M 37, I got my M from gsa auctions about four years ago. She needed a battery to get her started, all else was good, for awhile. I paid $1,300. Then I decdided to have her sandblasted and I painted her, Then I decided she needed new seat covers, Then I decid...

GOOD MORNING, All our NYC strteet signs are made of alum, and a lot seem to fall off there pedestals, mostly due to motor vehicle accidents. Thats were I got my block off plate. if you dont have a usable gasket, take a peice of paper and place it over the hole and press firmly on it. It will give yo...

GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME,
I have had my M for three years, a 1952, with original tires. yes side wall cracks and all she has gone 2500 miles for me. I dont take her over 40/45 some hwy but mostly local. The tires are still going. Hope all goes well with you.
BOB

I have JC Taylor with an agreed upon value of $7,000 for my "52 M. I think my premium is about $80 per year for everything. hey require pics and a garage, but they dont require pics of the garage or weather it be a frame building or a tarp building.
GOOD LUCK BOB

GOOD MORNING,
I like the filter before the pump, as it can catch anything that might be harfull to the inards of the pump.
Just my.02
GOOD LUCK BOB

GOOD MORNING, I have been driving my '52M for the last 3 1/2 years, in and around NYC, mostly Queens and Brooklyn. Lots of stop and go traffic, I have never had the feeling that the brakes were inadequate. But I hardly ever go over 40-45MPH. Good luck with your new M. Hope you enjoy it as much as I ...

HI AND WELCOME!!
I am sure you will be able to help US all here, with your wealth of experience. nice to hear from you
BOB

GOOD MORNING, I just replaced my original (1952) canvas top about a month ago. I had WEBE WEBBING sew up a new top out of a sunbrella material, in a tan color. If you are not going to use the truck, then I would makd a temp cover out of a tarp, If you are going to drive it while restoring then go fo...

WOW!!WOW!! WHAT A GREAT ADAPATION OF A GREAT TRUCK. SURE HOPE THE FUEL PUMP HOLDS UP.
AGAIN SUPER JOB. BOB

Good Morning, I installed a JC Whittney hot water heater on my M abouit a month ago. Put it under the glove box, it does not seem to take up too much room, passangers say its fine. as for heat distribution: WOW!! no problem. I keep the right side vent closed and the M heats up toooo much. I find mys...