m37 Prototype

Kaegi · Post by **Kaegi** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:09 pm

Awesome!! I woud love to see on in person. or build one! I bet the parts could be scrounged up. I have seen the 8x8 parts for sale a few times. we ahve to be able to find who has one of the T53s somehow.......

w30bob · Post by **w30bob** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:27 pm

That sure is one UGLY looking truck....not that the M37 is by any means "pretty". But I really like the external brakes and the air horn on the drivers side cowl!!

later,
bob

RMS · Post by **RMS** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:58 pm

thanks for sharing Bob

so lets see if i got this right

the t53 had 20inch wheels independent torsion bar suspension with something like this

powering a 2 or three speed version of this

sounds like a hole lot of fun

w30bob · Post by **w30bob** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:32 am

Air cooling??? Really? You mean like a VW Bug? I can see why the Army went with tried and true.

Those Aberdeen guys must have had a boatload of fun playing with all these toys!!!!

later,
bob

rixm37 · Post by **rixm37** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:54 am

WOW amazing photos !

RMS · Post by **RMS** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:19 pm

apparently it was listed for sale by David W Uhrig in an issue of supply line magazine back in the late 90s.

where is it now?

Kaegi · Post by **Kaegi** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:26 pm

I posted this on the power wagon forum and someone thought a guy named John V. might own it now.

Post by **T. Highway** » Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:27 pm

Bob,

Thanks for sharing the pictures. That truck is awesome.

Bert

Brigand · Post by **Brigand** » Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:52 am

[quote="w30bob"]Here's another pic of the prototype. The other interesting vehicle Chrysler was working on was the T53A1, a 3/4 ton CABOVER. We could be restoring and driving those today instead of our M37s if they didn't cost soo much to build.

Not "instead" of but in "addition to" I'm sure you meant to say.

blessedM715 · Post by **blessedM715** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:07 pm

Hello Gang,
I just joined the G741 today and saw the thread on the T53.
I am the current owner of T53 Serial #1 which is located in Ohio.
The truck is completely dissembled with a rolling chassis. It is complete
with all of its original parts including continental engine and GM Torque matic Transmission.
I will try and post a few photos soon.
Thanks!
Mike

w30bob · Post by **w30bob** » Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:45 pm

Hi Mike,

Welcome aboard! Congrats on owning the T53, that's one cool ride.

We're looking forward to seeing some pics when you get to it.

regards,
bob

Post by **T. Highway** » Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:50 am

Hello Mike,

Welcome to the site. I can't wait to see more pictures of this truck when you get the time.

Bert

JimC · Post by **JimC** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:15 pm

AO-402 had 4.625" bore and 4" stroke.

blessedM715 · Post by **blessedM715** » Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:31 pm

Thanks for the kind words guys!
Here are a few photos!
Mike

m37jarhead · Post by **m37jarhead** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:25 am

Mike:
We're all drooling and waiting to see your pic's of the vehicle. Post when able.
Tks,
Jerry

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