Noobie here

Captnsim · Post by **Captnsim** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:14 am

Hello all!!!
Just joined the site.

Been lurking and fooling around in the test section figuring out how to post pics to the board. Figured that out with a bit of confusion but all is well now.
Looking forward to getting to know you guys and really enjoying the site so far. Lots of great info on here that's already been more help then you could know.

RCS

patch22 · Post by **patch22** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:47 pm

Welcome aboard, Captn! Good looking truck, appears pretty much original..?? You'll find a lot of expert help here on the forum. Where in ME are you?

Captnsim · Post by **Captnsim** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:31 pm

patch22 thanks for the welcome.

Trucks pretty original under the spray bomb OD Army clone paint job. Lots of stratos blue showing where the rattle can is peeling off.
You can imagine how happy I was to see primer, blue, then green.
No stripping or blasting for me. Just lots of light sanding.
It's got some miss matched year wheels. A 57 and a 53.
Needs exhaust as the one on it lacks the flange for the fording kit that came with it.
Still 24 volt. New harness is first on the list as this one is original and showing it.
I'm in the Fryeburg area.

refit1701 · Post by **refit1701** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:43 pm

Nice truck! Even nicer that it is a AF vet!

As far as "mismatched" years on the wheels...if anyone gets down that close and complains, boot them in the keester and tell them to mind their own business!

Welcome aboard!

Captnsim · Post by **Captnsim** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:04 pm

Thanks for the welcome refit1701.

Roger that Mark I, Mod 12-Motavator for any grippers about my wheels

HingsingM37 · Post by **HingsingM37** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:03 pm

Welcome aboard. Nice looking truck

Captnsim · Post by **Captnsim** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:22 pm

Thanks for the welcome HingsingM37.

She is a purrdy ol girl, ain't she. Thanks for noticing

m-37Bruce · Post by **m-37Bruce** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:43 pm

Your an old timer already aren't you? <LOL>!
From a former Down Easter,

Captnsim · Post by **Captnsim** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:08 pm

Hey m-37Bruce thanks for the welcome.

I'm not a oldtimer yet...but working on it.

Anyone know what the brackets on the front, right, of the bed (that would be behind my spare) are for?

Chunk · Post by **Chunk** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:12 pm

Those brackets are for the fold down seat extension that can be used when the spare tire is removed. The "baby seat". It makes the passenger side troop seat about 18" longer.

Captnsim · Post by **Captnsim** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:30 pm

Thanks Chunk!
I think I have whats left of it in one of the boxes of parts that came with the truck. A few short pieces of oak and some braces, and frame work.
I'll have to dig it out and see if it matches.
Anyone have a pic of one?
Thanks again!

m-37Bruce · Post by **m-37Bruce** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:22 am

Missed that one, didn't see your ? under the pic. I've got one that isn't installed yet, I take a pic of it this am for you.
I've always called it the jump seat, funny it just hangs there unless you remove the spare tyre?

Post by **Cal_Gary** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:49 am

Welcome to the forum, Cap! Those little troop seats are hard to find, too. I once saw a pair on E-Bay that went for over $100 each. Anyway, there is strength in numbers-glad to have you with us!
Gary

m-37Bruce · Post by **m-37Bruce** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:32 am

Hope these help?

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Some detail........

Carter · Post by **Carter** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:45 am

Good looking truck Captn, nice pix. Glad you joined our crew, you will find this is the best place on the net for M37 discussion and info.

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Nuther Welcome

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