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The Future for M-37 Parts.

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I miss the days of NOS front fenders for $75.00
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VT,

I just got involved in this military vehicle stuff a couple of years ago...........so when were NOS fenders $75?

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You should have bought a shipping container or 2 of them, better return on investment then money in the bank!
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w30bob wrote:VT,

I just got involved in this military vehicle stuff a couple of years ago...........so when were NOS fenders $75?

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In 1997 I bought a left and right front fenders for $75.00 each. At the time he had 3 lefts and only the one right. I would buy a 2nd left later that year and I sold that in like 2007 for 150.00 I found myself thinking of this today as I was returning home from my friend who at that time was one of the largest M-37 dealers at the time. He has been selling all his stuff off as he is entering his retirement years. Ive been working all the OT I can to help keep some of it here.
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Tuko wrote:You should have bought a shipping container or 2 of them, better return on investment then money in the bank!
These fenders are on my EOD truck and let me tell you a story when it came time to drill the two small holes on the right one for the US Army Siren. I had to do a shot of whisky to stop the shaking of my hand when it came to touching the bit on virgin metal. I have been driving the truck for 4 years now and I still have not installed the Southwind gas heater on the left one because of holes that still need to be drilled...................stupid huh?
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No, not stupid at all as you value your truck, however, it would look good with the fender heater and if things go awry a Mig welder and lanishing disc are your friend :-)

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Back in the mid 90's when I bought my first M37 in Texas I met a old fella north of Denton who actually had a warehouse full of NOS parts from engines to trannys, t-cases and everything else. He must have had 30 M37's parked outside, I heard he died shortly thereafter and it was all bought by VPW. It was all for sale at the time but I was a poor E-5 with 3 young ones and a wife to feed, so my truck stuff had to take a back seat in those days.
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combat32 wrote:Back in the mid 90's when I bought my first M37 in Texas I met a old fella north of Denton who actually had a warehouse full of NOS parts from engines to trannys, t-cases and everything else. He must have had 30 M37's parked outside, I heard he died shortly thereafter and it was all bought by VPW. It was all for sale at the time but I was a poor E-5 with 3 young ones and a wife to feed, so my truck stuff had to take a back seat in those days.
My friend probably knew who he was. There were a couple of them in texas that I remember. I should make a scan of A.B. Linn's list of parts and prices he used to list in the MV mag. (for you new folks, he is the guy with the parts on the chair on ebay)

We were talking about all the stuff my friend has had today as I was loading my truck of all the stuff. I may post some pics of my keepers later :D
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How do you contact A.B. Linn? I have bought from him in the past, or is he just E-Bay now
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combat32 wrote:How do you contact A.B. Linn? I have bought from him in the past, or is he just E-Bay now
I have e mailed him in the past.
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I dragged these home today.


I about fell over when I brought two home of these. Now I can finally fix mine but I might just leave it in the box for a bit.
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Retirement years :?: :?: :?:
Are you kidding :!:
He can't get off the computer to stop buying "surplus".
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You are probably talking about George Maneri. I bought a NOS rear axle from him in the 90's

You may be thinking of Dave Amwell in Flower Mound, TX.

In the 90's everyone had M37 parts.

What happened to Adorondack Dodge? The website is still up but no idea if they still sell parts.

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milstencil wrote:Retirement years :?: :?: :?:
Are you kidding :!:
He can't get off the computer to stop buying "surplus".
Rick

HAHAHA, you know he was talking about some tent heaters he was watching in NC on the way back to the lake house. You do know that I have ONE of two of what we call "Hell Has Frozen over M-37" in my yard :D
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rickv100 wrote:You are probably talking about George Maneri. I bought a NOS rear axle from him in the 90's

You may be thinking of Dave Amwell in Flower Mound, TX.

In the 90's everyone had M37 parts.

What happened to Adorondack Dodge? The website is still up but no idea if they still sell parts.

Rick
Yep and I remember those NOS axles!!! Last I knew Fred at Adirondack was still going. Been a while since Ive needed to order anything from him.
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