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by choppa
Mon Oct 12, 2015 6:21 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: (ETW carb ISSUES!)
Replies: 6
Views: 1011

Re: (ETW carb ISSUES!)

thanks for the replies. well, had an hour or two to fiddle with the truck on Sunday before getting back on the road for home. Started at the carb.. took it off the truck, and opened it up for the first time it was assembled at the factory. yep.. as expected. full of sediment.. not fine rusty stuff a...
by choppa
Fri Oct 09, 2015 5:09 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: (ETW carb ISSUES!)
Replies: 6
Views: 1011

(ETW carb ISSUES!)

I recently went thru my entire fuel system on my M37. relined gas tank, brand new drop in stainless steel filter in the tank, all brand new armoured lines up to the NOS fuel pump and NOS carb. you cant do much better that that! :wink: anyway, as this truck is at a remote location, and I dont get to ...
by choppa
Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:25 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Silver Engine Paint
Replies: 14
Views: 1538

Re: Silver Engine Paint

I like that cast aluminum that Jim Lee did.. nice. I went black for my M37, however am also building up a 1941 dodge WC12 closed cab truck. this engine will be like my last WC: gray I actually used a Ford gray motor paint. see it on other restorations before and like it, so am doing it again. nice c...
by choppa
Fri Jul 31, 2015 3:21 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: oil dipstick tube
Replies: 10
Views: 1338

Re: oil dipstick tube

I see this is an old post. I too have the same issue. Anyone know where I can find this press in type tube? what source? I broke mine off while removing engine. (I got a 1950-51 Plymouth P23 engine, 218 CI) anyway, I need a press in tube.. anyone have one, or can lead me to a source who sells them? ...
by choppa
Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: NEED a 24v timing light
Replies: 4
Views: 993

NEED a 24v timing light

I need to go ahead and get a proper 24v timing light to get proper answers / readings and get my truck running right. I am getting no where guessing.

I dontt own a 24v timing light.. where do I find one?

who sells them?

anyone have one for sale?

thanks
by choppa
Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:53 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Where would you look first (engine "miss" at idle)
Replies: 8
Views: 1090

Re: Where would you look first (engine "miss" at idle)

I did take off the cap and rotor and inspect. No issues there I can see. I cleaned it though while off in case of a possible carbon tracing I might not have seen? No amount of distributor adjusting did a thing. nor did any amount of carb adjusting make much difference. (I have no timing light to che...
by choppa
Fri Jul 03, 2015 3:57 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Where would you look first (engine "miss" at idle)
Replies: 8
Views: 1090

Re: Where would you look first (engine "miss" at idle)

Random misses. I agree if it was timed I could see it being spark plug or wire fault as it would happen each firing sequence. Which doesn't seem to be the case. I got a new cap and new rotor as well in there. Not thinking this is carb float level related? Well I am here at cabin today so I am going ...
by choppa
Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:27 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Where would you look first (engine "miss" at idle)
Replies: 8
Views: 1090

Where would you look first (engine "miss" at idle)

guys. I have recently just gone thru my entire fuel system on the truck, from a new relined gas tank, new stainless steel in tank filter, all new fuel lines, new flexible fuel lines as well as NOS fuel pump and NOS carb. all 100% new. at the same time, I also installed my new pertronics ignition, ne...
by choppa
Wed Jun 24, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: NEED: military speedomenter and cable
Replies: 0
Views: 884

NEED: military speedomenter and cable

First off, this is NOT for an M37. I finally found a decent ww2 dodge WC-12 to restore. the dash has the later style, ww2 gauges in ROUND form... its my general thought that the ww2 trucks with round gauges fit the same sheet metal coutout holes that the M series do. I am not 100% sure. but if someo...
by choppa
Wed Jun 17, 2015 11:24 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Choppa 63 M37 B1 (BUILD UPDATE)
Replies: 3
Views: 2139

Re: Choppa 63 M37 B1 (BUILD UPDATE)

added pics to original posting!

I know, I know.. the rims are still blue on the rear drivers side :oops:

gotta get the rims cleaned up and painted next
by choppa
Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Wanted: leaf spring leaves /retaining clips
Replies: 2
Views: 637

Re: Wanted: leaf spring leaves /retaining clips

thanks Doc!

Yea.. would love the parts when it happens... please get in touch with me off the site when the time comes:

WC57doggieboy@yahoo.com
by choppa
Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Fuel tank removal
Replies: 7
Views: 1427

Re: Fuel tank removal

Worcester Ma!! I used to live in Spencer, Ma, just 15 miles west of you :) anyway.. The reason I am posting: If your removing your fuel tank to replace with new, I sure hope you plan to replace EVERYTHING fuel line wise.. it will save you aggravation later. I relined my gas tank and replaced the int...
by choppa
Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:47 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: 383 Mopar powered M37
Replies: 114
Views: 38897

Re: 383 Mopar powered M37

EN-VI-OUS!!!

Man.. you do sweet custom work for sure!

where are you located?
by choppa
Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:36 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Choppa 63 M37 B1 (BUILD UPDATE)
Replies: 3
Views: 2139

Choppa 63 M37 B1 (BUILD UPDATE)

Hi all.. I have asked a lot of questions over the last year and a half, and learned a lot from your replies. I thank you all I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel if you will :D As you all might remember, I bought a 1963 M37B1 out of Missouri in the fall of 2013.. It was a good deal...
by choppa
Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:17 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Why the m37? WHATS SO GREAT?
Replies: 28
Views: 4290

Re: Why the m37? WHATS SO GREAT?

well, in all honesty, I am slowly begining to love owning mine :) I am seeing the benefit... the open cab, the big truck feel in a compact size.. the hauling capability.. it fits well in my garage, albiet I still cant park in the garage with the top up :( now that I am getting near completion of all...