For Sale 1965 M37 ex Fire and Rescue Brush Truck - New York

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Sun Oct 21, 2007 11:31 am

Sadly selling my 1965 Dodge M37 (known as "Old Yeller".
Work needs have changed.

Was an army vehicle until surplused out to a small Fire Department in Stillmore, GA. The F.D. added the Holan utility body (made in Griifin, N.C. by Holan manufacturing in 1959) Sold at auction about 4 years ago to a North Carolina collector. I bought it from him a bit over two years ago. I've used it as a work truck since then. It's only seen two NE winters.

Titled and registered in New York. Title is clear. Truck needs a little work before it can pass inspection (mostly lights and horn). Engine and transmission are strong. Truck starts up quickly with a little choke. Speedo, temp gauges don't work. Gas gauge sticks. Lights were partially converted to 12 volts by the FD and I've had some issues with contacts coming loose. Could use a rewiring.

Truck is solid, but with some rust and other age related issues (like most any other 42 year old vehicle). No cracks in window glass. Tires have some age cracks, but hold air well, with no slow leaks. Paint is rough. The FD sprayed, brushed, swabbed, etc. the yellow paint on.

Comes with four extra matching wheels and NDTs (worn), 20,000 BTU aftermarket heater, horn kit, speedometer kit, and a Astron 24 volt to 12 volt converter.

Truck is available to inspect and drive.

This is a great truck that can be a excellent work truck with a little work, or a great collector vehicle if you want to do a frame off.

Truck is also on Ebay.

Call Michael at (518) 392-9993, respond to me here, or email me.

Austerlitz is right over the NY border about four miles from the NYS Thruway/Mass Pike.
For pictures browse over to

http://s32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/BobbyMikeNY/M37/

Paul (in NH) · Post by **Paul (in NH)** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 4:20 am

Looked like your truck was going to sell on Ebay, but I see it reposted, what happened?

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Tue Oct 30, 2007 5:45 am

Hi Paul, it didn't hit my reserve price.

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 5:00 pm

I lowered the Reserve on eBay, and the Buy It Now to $5050.00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1965-Dod ... dZViewItem

Barley Pop · Post by **Barley Pop** » Thu Nov 01, 2007 8:39 pm

I saw yours on E-Pay, I have mine on their as well. Red 1961 M37B1 with lots of stuff and I can't get an offer. Do not give it away, keep trying these are worth the money. Everyone wants things for nothing right now.

Barley...

Jeff in north Texas · Post by **Jeff in north Texas** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 4:44 am

Both of you guy's trucks look great. Don't get discouraged yet. A lot of vehicles never get many bids until the last half hour or so. Then the bidding really gets rolling.
Good luck.
Jeff

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:24 am

Thanks for the encouraging words!

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:42 pm

Reducing price again to $4895. Motivated to sell before snow comes. Will entertain reasonable offers.

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:09 am

Reduced again to $4500 OBO. Am in the middle of expanding my workshop and the truck is in the way.

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:15 pm

don't be afraid to make an offer either!

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 9:26 pm

Reduced to $3000 for one week - Dec. 17th -24th.

Joe L · Post by **Joe L** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:08 pm

That's a good price and a great looking truck. I think you're timing is a little off. Times a little tough and so close to Christmas, folks are holding back a bit. Perhaps if you can hold on till spring there'll be more interest and more bidders with dough. Or better still by spring you'll decide to hold on to it. Either way good luck and happy holidays!

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 6:16 pm

Pre-Christmas monetary crisis is over and so is the "Fire Sale". Asking price is back to $4500, any reasonable offer will be thoughtfully considered.

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:05 pm

Selling on Ebay for last time. Lowered Reserve and Buy It Now.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 67121&rd=1

BobbyMike · Post by **BobbyMike** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 6:46 pm

Sold.