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by retiredguy
Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

LOL good one! The Can Am colors inspired me to paint the M37 the same. The M37 is my passion and the Can Am is my frustration relief. Ya slowly the M37 is getting done. Summer is here and I want to be driving it. So no hood and no doors I don't care I am to put it on the road. Got my new ID plates t...
by retiredguy
Sat Jun 16, 2012 3:37 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

yes I will post pics of the flare install, not a problem. Here is the finished wiper wirinig job. The metal tube on top hides all. The wipers work but they sure labor hard when dry! I can see why they say to use for rain only.

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by retiredguy
Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:23 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

Well I got some more progress pictures today. I also took it to it's first show and shine. It got lots of attention. Even though it was not complete only 1 person guessed what it was out of 25. Maybe when its more complete it will be more remembered. here is a shot of the new running boards I built....
by retiredguy
Wed May 30, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

Yes, I wired the whole truck from scratch out of my head. But all written down what circiut is what.
by retiredguy
Wed May 30, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

So I got the front fenders on and one headlight. The picture I got for the fender seal was helpfull, thanks. More pics to come soon.

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by retiredguy
Sun May 27, 2012 8:05 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

working on installing headlights. Can anyone tell me what the screw sizes are. The ones that hold the headlamp retaining ring and the ones that hold the cover overtop of the retainging ring? The inner ones are smaller and I can't find what size they are. If I have to I will drill holes oversize and ...
by retiredguy
Mon May 21, 2012 7:18 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Bed Box Bolts
Replies: 6
Views: 811

Re: Bed Box Bolts

I guess I got really lucky with mine. I used a 3/8 impact gun with a correct phillips head socket. I only had 3 that would not come off so I used a die grinder with a small zip disc. I found that 95% of all my bolts came off freely. I cannot figure why. I thought they would be mostly seized. Maybe t...
by retiredguy
Fri May 04, 2012 6:28 am
Forum: Swap Meet
Topic: Complete Driveline for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 682

Complete Driveline for sale

I sold my complete drive line to a guy that wanted it for a Powerwagon resto a while ago but now it may be up for sale again. It is a 1952 M37 engine, tranny, transfercase, both diffs and suspension. Anyone interested. I am thinking it may go for 800 or so. Also he has a spare flathead 6 for it. Don...
by retiredguy
Thu May 03, 2012 5:40 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

Ahhh.. now I see it. the side cover is off and that is the bolt for the lower rear RH side. OK on the metal strip. I will make one. Thanks
by retiredguy
Thu May 03, 2012 4:31 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

I see there is a metal strap holding the seal at the bottom of the windshield frame. I don't think mine had that. I may have to biuld it. Or that not stock? The 2 end seals is a no brainer I see. I don't understand the second last picture. Where is that? you called it front fender welting.
by retiredguy
Wed May 02, 2012 5:59 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

I don't see a seal on your lower windshield. The seal you show on the bottom of the door opening I laready figured that out. It is the seal that gets glued to the door that I am not sure which way it goes. And I need a picture if the windshield to cowl seal. I think it goes large part out. Also the ...
by retiredguy
Wed May 02, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: Building a retro M37
Replies: 272
Views: 87268

Re: Building a retro M37

Well I got the box assembled. I must say the parts I got from MWM fit excellent. Have it assembled waiting for paint. The front end is out for paint right now and I will post pictures of that installed. here is a pic of the box https://s20.postimg.cc/ibosum5fh/box7.jpg Then I finished the floor. (be...
by retiredguy
Thu Apr 26, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Found new treasurres
Replies: 6
Views: 1007

Re: Found new treasurres

They are in Terrace.
by retiredguy
Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: Shop Vise
Replies: 19
Views: 4029

Re: Shop Vise

I've always liked the "Record" vice. But the other day my son tightened one up and snapped the jaw right off! I've never seen that. Must have been a bad casting. If not I'm not arguing with him again!
by retiredguy
Wed Apr 25, 2012 7:17 pm
Forum: General M37
Topic: Found new treasurres
Replies: 6
Views: 1007

Re: Found new treasurres

To drag them home is fine but I would have to make 2 trips @ 800 miles one way ....... maybe not right now. I was just surprized they were just sitting there in the junkyard. Not worth much but as soon as they know someone is interested the price goes up.