1954 M37 rebuild thread

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Re: 1954 M37 rebuild thread

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there are some tall tire options that are narrow

Michelin 11.00 x 16 XL, XZL 39" tall
STA 10.50 x 16 Chevron tread (my favorite) just under 39" tall

both designed for WC/PW/m37 rims
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Re: 1954 M37 rebuild thread

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Got the cab back on! Haven't tightened the cab bolts yet.
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Re: 1954 M37 rebuild thread

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Nice bit of progress.

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Floor in ( except for the trans cover).
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Power bulge.
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Re: 1954 M37 rebuild thread

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Gotta love a Power-Bulge!
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Re: 1954 M37 rebuild thread

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Power bulge? Does that cover a supercharged priming pump? :)
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Re: 1954 M37 rebuild thread

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Elwood wrote:Power bulge? Does that cover a supercharged priming pump? :)
It's a radome for terrain following autopilot.
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inside cab painted.
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It's the little things,,
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Re: 1954 M37 rebuild thread

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Nice attention to the details and great pictures.

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Re: 1954 M37 rebuild thread

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Sure is lookin' good!
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Looking good!
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Transfer case shifter/ e brake lever mount.
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shifter installed. Got to get the e brake rod in now (paint drying).
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