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Hi all, just joined up. Is there a place for introductions? I did not see one, so here goes. I have been nuts for these trucks since we got one for the farm in about 1970. It was bought for me to drive, but used a lot on the farm. I drove it to high school for years, then my sister drove it, but it was always my truck. I guess I will date myself a bit, but I got it when I was 15, and I am now 55. (Oh my!) I could go on a lot more, but I will stop for now. Hope to talk with all of you more.
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Post by HingsingM37 »

Welcome aboard :) Do you still have that old truck in the family or do you have another M37 now?
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Post by T. Highway »

Welcome to the site. Do you have any pictures of the truck from your high school days?
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Post by Cal_Gary »

Welcome Old M! Glad to have you with us!
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Post by oldm37guy »

Thank you all, I look forward to this group. Yes, I do have the original truck, won't part with her. One time I was asked if I had to choose between my wife or the truck. My answer was that as much as I love my wife, I would help her pack. (married 34 years) :shock: I have been the owner of the truck for about 40 years. As for pictures, I probably could find some, but might be a while.
OLD m37 guy or old M37 guy, Hmmm?
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Post by Jim Branson »

Are you anywhere near Bethany, Mo? I was up there twice last year, beautiful country!
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Post by rixm37 »

Welcome OldM glad you are here. Sounds like you have many fond memories of these trucks!!
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Post by oldm37guy »

Yep, many fond memories, truck has been fun. Just one story for fun here. One night in town I was stopped by local cop. Well, I KNEW I was not speeding. He came up and did the cop thing, you know " do you know why I stopped You?" I said no. He said someone had reported I was spinning my tires. I couldn't help it, I broke up laughing at him. When he asked why I was laughing, I just said, You really think this thing could spin tires on the street? He then laughed and sent me on my way. I think I was 16.
On the Bethany question, its about 1 to 1 1/2 hour from me, I am in FAR NW corner of Missouri. 15 miles from Iowa, 19 from Nebraska.
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Post by cuz »

Had he been a really sharp cop he would of known you can get her rolling backward, grab first gear, dump the clutch and she'll squeal a little!
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Spinning Tires

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There is one guy out there, doing some awesome fab work to put a big block with twin turbos and superchargers in his M37. Now that may spin the tires. Maybe you were sliding the truck around corners at high speed? :lol:
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