Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:38 am
Nice progress.
Bert
Bert
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Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 5:16 am
when I roll up my windows, I open the door, and pull up on the glass to reduce wear on the gearing in the door. hal
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 7:27 am
Best to adjust the vertical seal rails for just touching the glass when the door is closed.
Otherwise they get really hard to move and can pop the rubber out of the channel.
A light seal is all that is needed.
PoW
Otherwise they get really hard to move and can pop the rubber out of the channel.
A light seal is all that is needed.
PoW
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:13 am
Working on the dash now. MWM doesn't carry the plates, but VPW does. $15/each!
I see some sets on ebay for much less. Anyone pick those up and can share feedback?
I see some sets on ebay for much less. Anyone pick those up and can share feedback?
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2023 10:08 am
In my TO-DO list data plates are perhaps the last thing, so I haven't focused on them. But the ones offered in eBay seem fine, although I haven't seen them with the embossed lettering nor the thickness the old ones shown.
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:36 am
I got these in the mail finally. Not great. Missing holes on one, and the service plate holes are way off.
What kind of fasteners are folks using? Aluminum rivets?
What kind of fasteners are folks using? Aluminum rivets?
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Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 2:58 am
back a few years ago, when I rebuilt my truck, and painted the dash, I decided to keep my faded dash plaques. because I am pretty sure they are original to my 1952 truck. Bu new ones sure look spiffy on other's dashes. Hal
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 8:27 pm
"dash plaques"... nope, they are data plates.
PoW
PoW
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 3:58 am
The glove box plates use rivets - Steel Tubular - 9/64 X 1/4, 15/64 Head - Property Plate - Resp Agency Plate - Weight and Dim Plate.
The other plates use No. 6 screws - Pan Head - 3/8in. Make sure you clean out the holes from paint before you put the screws in. Not all the plates line up with the holes perfectly. Not sure if it's due to the plate being off or the truck holes being out of alignment. I suspect repro plates.
The other plates use No. 6 screws - Pan Head - 3/8in. Make sure you clean out the holes from paint before you put the screws in. Not all the plates line up with the holes perfectly. Not sure if it's due to the plate being off or the truck holes being out of alignment. I suspect repro plates.
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 4:11 am
always good to have a forum member correct my spelling and nomenclature. I get it wrong often. hal
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:30 am
Thanks, I might use copper or brass for the rivets so they don’t rust. And easy to get.
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 10:59 am
1st Parade!
I was worried about engine temps but that was not an issue. Hardest part was finding a good gear. 1st Low was too slow, 2nd low was too fast. I needed a 1 1/2 gear!
I was worried about engine temps but that was not an issue. Hardest part was finding a good gear. 1st Low was too slow, 2nd low was too fast. I needed a 1 1/2 gear!
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Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2023 1:27 pm
Nice, bet the Cub Scouts had a blast!
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:20 am
Way to go! :clapping: 
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2023 7:24 pm
Try 3rd gear in low range.
And I never worry about temps. Driving home from work today at 114F it never got above 190F in traffic.
And I never worry about temps. Driving home from work today at 114F it never got above 190F in traffic.