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I am building a retro M37. It was originally a 1952. I'm attemptiing to slide a 1992 chassi under it. I really want a 6bt drive train so I thought I'd give it a go. This way if I am travelling with it and need parts, I go get 1992 parts. Easier than trying to find 1952 replacement parts. Would like to smooth out the lines some, get rid of the reflectors, tarp hooks etc. I will post progress pics as I go along. Estimate time to complete - 2 years.

removing the body off the 92 and starting to prepare it.

then we grabbed the old girl and began stripping parts off.

Well, that's different. I'll certainly be following this thread. Good luck.

I'm a little slow on progress pics so here are some more.

So we loosened the cab and the box and removed all the front end. this so I can access the parts when I need them all winter.

then I got after the 92 chassi. I cut 38" out of the frame and welded it back together.

then I took the piece of frame I cut out and cleaned it up and welded it back it as a gusset. so the gusset is welded in and bolted in for max strength.

then I bolted the original 92 crossmember back in with the front spring mount so the bolts went through the gusset and the existing frame for added strength.

I then had to relocate the shocks to then front of the axle because the stock M37 fuel tank was too large to have the shocks in the rear. I went flawless.

Then I installed the M37 rear crossmember and Tank crossmember and gas tank and bumpers. (I know they are upside down)

Then a mock-up fit of the box. Yikes! too high! have to remove the 6" stock 92 spring spacer. and have to modify the box to sit on the factory box mounts. The 92 crossmember is taller than the 52.

WOW, I can't wait to see the continuing progress as well as the finished product. Looking neat and great.

Yep, you've certainly got my attention, look forward to following your progress!

WOW!!! IT WILL SURE BE AN INTERESTING APPROACH!! IT ALREADY SEEMS IT IS GOING TO THE RIGHT DIRECTION AS OF THE BED SITTING UP TOO HIGH, DO NOT LOWER THE BED, JUST GO WITH 44 SWAMPERS I LOVE HOW MOST OF YOU GUYS HAVE SUCH NEAT AND TIDY GARAGES TO WORK IN, MINE YOU OPEN THE DOOR AND YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HIT YOU FIRST LOL!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK FRIEND!!