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by retiredguy
Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
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Re: Building a retro M37

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.
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by retiredguy
Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 86401

Re: Building a retro M37

then I got after the 92 chassi. I cut 38" out of the frame and welded it back together.
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by retiredguy
Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:39 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 86401

Re: Building a retro M37

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.
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by retiredguy
Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 86401

Re: Building a retro M37

I'm a little slow on progress pics so here are some more.
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by retiredguy
Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:21 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 86401

Re: Building a retro M37

then we grabbed the old girl and began stripping parts off.
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by retiredguy
Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:11 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 86401

Re: Building a retro M37

removing the body off the 92 and starting to prepare it.
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by retiredguy
Sun Oct 31, 2010 7:52 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 86401

Building a retro M37

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 ...