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by retiredguy
Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:35 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Found new treasurres
Replies: 6
Views: 1044

Found new treasurres

Look what I found in BC Canada! They are for sale too. http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u247/moparman_2007/PR/1.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u247/moparman_2007/PR/2.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u247/moparman_2007/PR/3.jpg http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u247/moparman_2007/PR...
by retiredguy
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:27 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 89941

Re: Building a retro M37

So I got parts back from the sandblaster. Did final mock up on the front and started to assemble the box. New tailgate is here now too and ready to be installed. Intercooler is fitted and needs mounts welded on yet. Waiting for the grille to be installed for the last time to mount the cooler. here a...
by retiredguy
Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:39 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Gas Tank Refurbing
Replies: 16
Views: 2219

Re: Gas Tank Refurbing

I had mine cleaned at a rad shop. They dipped it for me. came out raw steel and I had to oil down the inside immediatly so the rust did not set in. then there still was granular debris inside I could not get out so I installed an inline fuel filter to protect my fuel system. that way I can replace t...
by retiredguy
Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:01 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 89941

Re: Building a retro M37

Oh ya. Still smiling. Now its getting real interesting with all the new parts arriving and things getting painted. As for the shop door, yes its a 7ft door and the truck is 7 foot 3. I'll be driving it out without a top on and windshield down. My other garage attached to my house has a 8. Ft door so...
by retiredguy
Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:32 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Taillight Brackets Question
Replies: 4
Views: 676

Re: Taillight Brackets Question

Yes, the LH bracket is bigger and the trailer plug hole is to the left of the tail light.
by retiredguy
Sat Apr 07, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 89941

Re: Building a retro M37

Well today things got real exciting. Finished building the brake lines and the power steering hoses. Bled the brakes, filled and bled the power steering and topped off the tranny. Did a in shop test to make sure everything worked and took her for a short spin. Body parts are at the sandblaster, part...
by retiredguy
Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:33 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Door Stop Straps VS Metal Limiters
Replies: 5
Views: 845

Re: Door Stop Straps VS Metal Limiters

I plan on using the limiter straps off of a Jeep Wrangler.
by retiredguy
Tue Apr 03, 2012 5:11 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Canadian built or not.
Replies: 21
Views: 3067

Re: Canadian built or not.

all my glove box plates say Canadian on them.
by retiredguy
Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:16 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Data plates on Glove box
Replies: 16
Views: 2988

Re: Data plates on Glove box

No kidding David is slow getting back to me. How long does he take or should I just phone him? Does anyone know if VPW will imprint my serial number and ID on my new plate if I order mine from them? The other thing is all my plates say Canadian. I guess it really does not matter as long a s the vin ...
by retiredguy
Sat Mar 31, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 89941

Re: Building a retro M37

Here you go M37UK. I bought the plugs at a company called MRO Electronic Supply in Edmonton. http://www.mroelectronics.com/mro/cms.php?id_cms=4 They are working on their website and it is hard to find some parts. I went to their store and found this one on the shelf. The brand is a AMP part and the ...
by retiredguy
Fri Mar 30, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 89941

Re: Building a retro M37

Another update. Oh ya, I will get you the part numbers for the firewall plug. IN the meantime here is some more pics. building the intercooler tubes. the one on the driver's side was most difficult due to the power steering pump interferance. https://s20.postimg.cc/5yqnvohrx/mar6.jpg https://s20.pos...
by retiredguy
Tue Mar 27, 2012 6:15 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: front disc brake lockup
Replies: 16
Views: 1885

Re: front disc brake lockup

If you loosened the brake line at the caliper and they released with a bang you have a lot more than 10 psi in the line. I have seen this problem a few times and every time I saw it, it was the pustrod to the master too long. Its like keeping your foot on the pedal and not letting it come up all the...
by retiredguy
Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Cab corner repair
Replies: 7
Views: 931

Re: Cab corner repair

You are correct.
by retiredguy
Sun Mar 25, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Cab corner repair
Replies: 7
Views: 931

Re: Cab corner repair

I don't know how big a piece you are working with so I am assuming it is 6" x 10". Assuming you dont have any special tools you could take a sand bag and put it on the concrete floor. Then take a wooden dowel maybe 1" in diameter and 6" long. put the flat peice on the sand bag an...
by retiredguy
Sun Mar 25, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Cab corner repair
Replies: 7
Views: 931

Re: Cab corner repair

I would cut it out back as far as needed and make a replacement part to fit in the hole and start by tacking it in. Being carefull not to weld too much too fast as to warp it. I have done lots of that on mt M37.