Another M37

[U404S]

Just returned home to Jacksonville, FL from collecting another M37. This one is a 1953 M37 with PTO winch from Daytona Beach.

It was brought down to Florida from New Jersey by “Bob”. It’s pretty nice and came with literally a ton of parts, mostly NOS and some used. Bob was in the process of converting it back to bone stock. Somewhere along the line it was converted to 12 volt ignition, everything else is 24 volts. A 24 volt distributor came with the kit so I have to decide whether to use it or not. Also included was a driver’s side heater (I think), a military tow bar kit, lots of brake and engine maintenance parts, new brake lines, troop seats, top bows and four new never-mounted NDT tires. The truck will need some elbow grease, wire wheeling and paint.

In one of the boxes I came across a new set of Gama Goat tail lights which I thought they were pretty nice.

The motor seems to run fine so I might have gotten lucky there.

Sorry the photos are not very good. That is Bob in one of the images in case anyone knows him from New Jersey meet-ups. A great guy and super knowledgeable about these trucks.

Cheers,

Jerry

[m-37Bruce]

Excellent catch, I really like the Goat lamps, I've got a set on my 37.

[Cal_Gary]

As do I. Nice truck too!
Gary

[NAM VET]

getting a vintage vehicle up and running, reliably, and dependably. is no small task. I think like just about all vehicle restorations, it lis likely to take more time and money and effort than one thinks when it begins. It sure was for me. Even more importantly, if a new owner wasn't part of the rebuild or restoration, knowing what to do, what to look for, what to diagnose, can make just starting and driving an elderly vehicle when something is wrong, very difficult. I know how important it is, with my own year-long project, with some help from Charles Talbert and others, to start with the knowledge of what fuse does what, what wire goes where, what fastener was properly tightened, what noise or leak is tolerable.

Getting our trucks started and going down the road may not be complicated or difficult, but having a truck start promptly and operate as new, really does need familiarity with the restoration.

I guess it comes down to having some idea where to begin, where to troubleshoot a problem. In medical terms, having experience with one's vehicle's restoration, means an owner can often "rule out" some causes, knowing that the wiring is fresh, the induction was done right, the torque's on this or that were correct, the fueling components were done correctly, and so forth. In other words, you don't have to begin to troubleshoot with wondering "...where do I even start with this problem?"

And importantly, having a supportive forum like this one is essential. How many times has a forum member told someone "..when my truck did that, it was the .... and I did .... to resolve it.

Have a great Thanksgiving. And remember to be thankful that were are so fortunate to live in this great Country. Hal, UpState SC

[m-37Bruce]

Well said Hal, I want say the thing and have a safe Thanksgiving for everyone!