I am a fan of the new ford trucks .......
I mean I am a huge fan of making fun of all ford trucks
there is a reason I bought a 52 dodge m37
because I needed a real truck NOTa beercan on wheels
just sayin'
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- Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:55 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: unused holes on the rear crossmember?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5465
- Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:49 am
- Forum: Builders Blog
- Topic: farm truck rustoration
- Replies: 150
- Views: 35891
Re: farm truck rustoration
wiring is done all that is left for truck is gauges trailer plug 2 inch receiver hitch bolt on a couple little sheet metal bits (clutch housing cover) adjust carb fuel sender backup lights switch to turn off brake lights rubber equine mats on bed floor seatbelts and cupholders other stuff I did this...
- Sun Feb 26, 2017 3:05 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: unused holes on the rear crossmember?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5465
Re: unused holes on the rear crossmember?
if they were aluminum I wouldn't have bought one
think how junk they would be when that aluminum oxidizes
please don't even get me started on aluminum bob
think how junk they would be when that aluminum oxidizes
please don't even get me started on aluminum bob
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 5:00 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: unused holes on the rear crossmember?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5465
Re: unused holes on the rear crossmember?
bob I was also thinking weight reduction ......
but then I looked at the rest of the truck
mine does have a super rare weight reduction kit under the headlights
but then I looked at the rest of the truck
mine does have a super rare weight reduction kit under the headlights
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 11:22 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: !?$!?$?! Vibration!
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8845
Re: !?$!?$?! Vibration!
I am gonna guess again
bent fanblade
bent pulley
bolts not tightened on engine mount fanblade or or pulley
I would try putting rubber from old innertubes between all of the sheetmetal that touches
mine makes all sorts of vibrations I was told by my grandpa that it is normal
bent fanblade
bent pulley
bolts not tightened on engine mount fanblade or or pulley
I would try putting rubber from old innertubes between all of the sheetmetal that touches
mine makes all sorts of vibrations I was told by my grandpa that it is normal
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:32 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: electrical gremlins
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3743
Re: electrical gremlins
thank you this will help a lot
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:24 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: !?$!?$?! Vibration!
- Replies: 75
- Views: 8845
Re: !?$!?$?! Vibration!
I think its just an old truck thing that they all do
especially army trucks they ride like lumber wagons
especially army trucks they ride like lumber wagons
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:19 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: UPDATE--UP AND RUNNING-Transmission...
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4798
Re: UPDATE--UP AND RUNNING-Transmission...
Gary, Glad to hear the truck is up and running again. I look forward to seeing photos of you trying out those snow chains, preferably in 4x4 at full throttle in a nice drift! what kind of drift are you talking about a snow drift or some sideways action around a corner 8) id like to see pics of both...
- Thu Feb 23, 2017 10:13 am
- Forum: General M37
- Topic: Heat Riser and hot re-starts
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1365
Re: Heat Riser and hot re-starts
I cut my heat riser butterfly out when I had the manifolds apart om my truck
and it seems to start very good now that it turns over fast and has excellent spark
and it seems to start very good now that it turns over fast and has excellent spark
- Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:07 am
- Forum: Builders Blog
- Topic: 51' Maine M-37
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4823
Re: 51' Maine M-37
looks like a nice truck here's what I would do for a paint scheme https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.M0911ec9ca645060fd6f86ddd0fd2eed1o0&w=258&h=173&c=7&qlt=90&o=4&pid=1.7 sand off some of the paint and get some other colors to show through especially the stars and other mark...
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 9:05 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: electrical gremlins
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3743
Re: electrical gremlins
how do i wire in a 7 wire directional switch
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 7:28 am
- Forum: Builders Blog
- Topic: farm truck rustoration
- Replies: 150
- Views: 35891
Re: farm truck rustoration
more progress this weekend it was close to 70 out side the shop :shock: considered opening the door :shock: my grandpa plowed snow in his jeep with no doors with no shirt on :shock: I have high and lo beams and I wired my starter to a push button on the dash I have my air horn wired and its nice N L...
- Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:41 am
- Forum: Builders Blog
- Topic: farm truck rustoration
- Replies: 150
- Views: 35891
Re: farm truck rustoration
progress I have a fuse panel mounted my fuel pump and ign are wired and I added 2 7inch auxiliary headlights from an old international truck antennae is mounted carb stopped giving me issues but I will be pulling it to set the float lower it must have had a piece of dirt stuck in the needle and seat
- Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:20 am
- Forum: Builders Blog
- Topic: farm truck rustoration
- Replies: 150
- Views: 35891
Re: farm truck rustoration
what about 1bbl holley
my grandpa has a carburetor collection I may have to do some digging
if I find something interesting ill let yous guyes know 'bout it
I webber would be nice but I am not thrilled a bout spendin 300 some bucks on a carb
but first ill try setting my float lower
my grandpa has a carburetor collection I may have to do some digging
if I find something interesting ill let yous guyes know 'bout it
I webber would be nice but I am not thrilled a bout spendin 300 some bucks on a carb
but first ill try setting my float lower
- Thu Feb 09, 2017 7:04 am
- Forum: Technical group
- Topic: Let's Talk Paint Some More.........
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1658
Re: Let's Talk Paint Some More.........
I was thinking of coating the frame on my truck
and I can see the numbers on my hood I just think the white looks ridiculous I will try the thinner on a rag or some 120-200 grit sandpaper \
will post a pic if I can find one
and I can see the numbers on my hood I just think the white looks ridiculous I will try the thinner on a rag or some 120-200 grit sandpaper \
will post a pic if I can find one