How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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Been driving her to work every day for 9 months now.
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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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Great picture QCI! Thanks for sharing!
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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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GREAT PICTURE!!!! QCI!!!!
THANK YOU FOR POSTING THE PICTURE!!

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Pat Gray wrote:GREAT TRUCKS!!!!'
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John Mc, LOOKS GREAT ALSO!! Good to see them out doing what they are designed for. :D
Thanks for the pictures!!!
I sometimes hesitate to post pictures of Brutus at work. Some folks are aghast that I'm not treating him like a museum piece. I got him because I wanted a work truck with character. I do try not to abuse him. If he complains, I stop pushing it. I don't log or do firewood professionally, so I don't have any need t push the limits.
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Worst thing you can do to these guys is let 'em sit!!!!
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Happy 4th everyone!! Stay safe and have a great time!!!

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July 4th Adventures,

Oooops!!!
Don't run wide on the hillside!
Don't run wide on the hillside!
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WOW!!!! Hope you made it out OK. Defently runs the PUCKER factor up!!!
Hope you had a good time!!!
Thanks for the pic.

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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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Andy are you serious?!!
Nothing like a self-recovery to regain your perspective on life!
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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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Gary,
I'm not sure I'd call it "self recovery", we used a Jeep and a T100 :) !

We were playing on the trail and went wide on a corner, the LF slid over the berm at the trail's edge and as we worked to get back on the trail the truck continued to slide sideways until the LR started to slide over the berm's edge, then we got some help before things got worse. I learned that the grass is like ice and once you hit that you're essentially along for the ride to the bottom of the hill. Once we had a plan it only took a few minutes to get back on the trail. Fortunately my friends have off road experience and long tow ropes! All and all it was fun and educational, I think the key was knowing when to quit.

The truck was really competent on the trails, driver error was the larger issue :lol: . We spent a few hours playing and giving rides in the troop seats, which was a real hit, especially on the climbs and descents. The truck works much better with some ballast.
Hilde having some fun!
Hilde having some fun!
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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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'54 M37 Ordnance Truck and 1968 M274A5 Mule.
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Excellent photo, Swiss!
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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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What no more pictures? We want to see your truck!! Post any pic of your truck in any condition or any place!! Thanks,
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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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went off roading last fall with my grandson, got stuck, had to winch out, but winch would not rewind, so later took it off and totally rebuilt it to a fully functioning tool. So to drive back home, just draped cable over the side. NV, UpState SC
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Re: How about a picture of YOUR M37 OR M43!!

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Getting ready for an engine swap from the 230 to a rebuilt 251, transmission and transfer case rebuild, PTO winch installation, and front disk brakes with power boost. Work is being done by Tim Holloway of Distinctive Restoration.
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At this point, engine is ready to pick up at the rebuilders, various parts have been removed, sandblasted and repainted, transmission disassembled and a few replacement parts ordered. I do need to get some more recent pictures.

I'm itching to drive it again!
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