With the help of two of my buddies we installed the hard top Sunday. It is going to take some getting used to after flying "open cockpit" for three months. One thing I noticed is the steel top makes the road noise seem much louder, like a giant echo-chamber . The rig just fits into the garage by about one inch.
I managed to get 2 of the bolts into the top of the windshield frame on each end. I cannot get the holes for the center bolts to line up. The windshield frame is as far back vertical as it can go but I am still off about an 1/8". Any tricks?
A little more body work and I will be ready to paint. Although my primer swatches along with the test green have grown on me. Kind of an urban cammo...
How was your back window? Mine is in very poor shape and I'm just wondering if I'll be able to tap your knowledge when I get to that point.
I've taken my top completely apart so that I can install sound damping material inside the head liner so that it will hopefully cut down on the excess road noise. That and the old fiberglass insulation was mouse nested and falling out anyway...
Trucks looking good. Can't wait to see it completed with stars and markings.
K8ICU, My rear window was a little rough. I need to do some repair to the sliding frame. I took it out 3 years ago and it has been in the garage attic since. Winter project. I take a look at it and see what I need to do. I'll keep you posted.
Gary, The two bolts on each side going into the winshield went right in and the holes lined up with out trouble. I played with it last night and the others are real close. The top looks to be square on each side. I only need about a 16th to line the holes up now. I need to play with it some more but I don't really want to trim the gasket. I will look in the installation instructions in my manual this weekend
David
HingsingM37
1958 M37B1
1968 M101A1 Trailer
MVPA# 33078
"Do Not Take Counsel of Your Fears"
General George S. Patton Jr.
"Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not".
I have not re-installed the sliding rear window yet. I need to do some work to the frame.
Took the truck on a 40 mile round trip down to the museum last night ( www.mapsairmuseum.org ). It ran sweet The National Guard base is across the field and they often use our tarmac for practice. As I approached our hanger there was there CH-47 hovering. What an awesome sight to see thru the glass of the M ! I wish I would have had the camera. We are planning a car show for next summer. Can't wait
David
HingsingM37
1958 M37B1
1968 M101A1 Trailer
MVPA# 33078
"Do Not Take Counsel of Your Fears"
General George S. Patton Jr.
"Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not".
How is the window installed, on tracks, is it metal to metal rail/track? How was it attached to the roof top?
In case your wondering, I've never seen an M-37 w/a hard top.
The rear window is a sliding metal framed glass in a track. The cab top has tapped holes that the window frame assembly bolts on to. I will get it out from the garage attic and take a picture this weekend to post. I can't even remember if my glass in it was still good.
David
HingsingM37
1958 M37B1
1968 M101A1 Trailer
MVPA# 33078
"Do Not Take Counsel of Your Fears"
General George S. Patton Jr.
"Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not".
I have decided to hold off painting the truck until spring. With the weather getting colder I have too few weekends left and too many house projects to tackle before the snow flies. Next weekend is the last car show I plan to attend before I park the mighty M for the winter
David
HingsingM37
1958 M37B1
1968 M101A1 Trailer
MVPA# 33078
"Do Not Take Counsel of Your Fears"
General George S. Patton Jr.
"Those who pound their guns into plows, will plow for those who do not".
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. The rig just fits into the garage by about one inch. 
Any tricks?
