themoose74 wrote: I am a jeep guy that has upgraded into the world of trucks.
I would hardly call going from a 1945 GPW to a 1953 M37 an "upgrade." A "lateral transition" would be more like it.
On a side note, the truck was issued to the USAF and some of that blue can be seen on the underside of the fenders!
When the day comes that you're ready to apply paint to your restoration, keep it the original Strata Blue, please. There are not enough AF trucks in proper uniform these days.
Longtime reader, first time poster. I just got my hands on a '53 M37 and I have been trying to do a lot of reading at this site as well as a lot of inventorying on the truck in my driveway. I am a jeep guy that has upgraded into the world of trucks. Although there are a of of similiarities to my '45 GPW, I am finding that I have A LOT to learn about the M37.
While changing the engine oil yesterday, I discovered that I have a brass connection in the oil filler tube with no tube connected. This got me curious and I think this port goes to the carb? Then I got to studying the carb and I have discovered that it is the E7T2 model. There is an oil bath air filter present, but was not hooked up to the carb. I also do not have any of the vent lines from the carb to the distributor. Is it possible to set up the vents from this carb? Or do I need to purchase the correct original style carburetor? If the current setup can be modified to properly vent, that would be the optimum solution.
The truck starts, drives and stops so I would like to have a bit of fun with it right now. Although a complete restoration is in its future, it hopefully won't start tomorrow.
Also, if I need to start an entirely new thread, I will be happy to do so. Last thing I want to do is hijack this thread and step on some toes my first time out!
On a side note, the truck was issued to the USAF and some of that blue can be seen on the underside of the fenders!
Thanks for reading,
Bo
Welcome 2 Da Fold Bo,
Starting a new thread ain't a bad idea, then it's your thread!
Add a pic or two to it & please keep Lifer happy, he deserves it.
BTW, My carby is a Zenith Model # 29, different still!
Regards,
Wes-great pictures! Thank you. They say a thousand words AND it told me how jury rigged my system is! In time, I will have a lot to change/modify.
As for the final color, it is yet to be decided, but I am sure my overzealous desire for historical authenticity will override everything else...and the fact that I have 2 active duty and one retired USAF family members to deal with. Let me note that the retired one is a Colonel AND my father-in-law.
And once I get back to my regular computer, I will try to post some pics and ask for everyones input.
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