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NAVY M37?

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does anyone have any photos of a US NAVY M37? Were they used by the NAVY? Looking to do something different....Already have USAF, USMC and ARMY ones in the club....Thanks.
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Bobcat,

Use the search in the upper right corner and type in "Navy M37". Your post will come up first, but about 5 down you'll see the post I put up that has pics of a Navy M37.....but it's probably not what you're expecting. I also just recently saw some pics of another Navy M37 in battleship grey...........I just have to remember where I saw them.

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Yes, I took a picture of one at the Portland MVPA National in Navy drab last summer. I'll post it this afternoon (I'm at work right now).
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Here you go (sorry for the quality-not the best):
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That's a pretty cool pic. I wonder if it's accurate in terms of the Navy painting "US" and "Navy" above and below the door star respectively. I also wonder why a Navy vehicle would need a bridge plate? But cool to see a gray M.

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I believe that the Navy marking would be similar to the Air Force markings of the same period. Neither AF or Navy uses stars that I know of. I would a Navy truck next but my second truck is a USMC.
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Let google be your guide.... :)

If it is a Sea Bee truck it will be either US Army 24087 or USMC 24079. If you want it just Navy gray then it will be Navy grey with black letters.
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Here is a beautiful example. Lots more pics at the link below.
http://hymanltd.com/vehicles/5117-1953- ... 7-pick-up/

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I believe that is the same truck that was in Hemming's Motor News. If I recall correctly it sold for $40,000.

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I like that. Something different... :)
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Hey don't forget the Coast Guard !!
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ED,
What color is that, Pink :?:
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yes rick it probably was pink.. And the 50 cal in the back I believe was lime green.....
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Ed,
How would you use the weapon? Your used to rolling port and starboard :!:
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I wouldn't use the weapon silly I would be in the engine room back on the boat !!
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