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by F18hornetm
Sun Mar 13, 2016 3:26 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: 1953 M37
Replies: 188
Views: 43662

Re: 1953 M37

Here is where I fit in a new piece. Then after fitting added the welded in nuts for the accelerator and tunnel cover
by F18hornetm
Sun Mar 13, 2016 3:20 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: 1953 M37
Replies: 188
Views: 43662

Re: 1953 M37

OK finally downloaded some pics. Here is where floor pan under accelerator pedal was rusted out.
by F18hornetm
Sat Mar 12, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Lower door weather strip question
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Re: Lower door weather strip question

Thanks for the thoughts. I did think being mounted to the cab would create a place to catch crap. I also thought getting in and out might wear it some. Not quit to the doors yet, just getting stuff together for them. But was still wondering what I was gonna do about it. May wait till I install the d...
by F18hornetm
Sat Mar 12, 2016 4:41 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Lower door weather strip question
Replies: 6
Views: 986

Lower door weather strip question

I've got the new gaskets for the doors. The lower gasket I'm told mounts to the cab rocker panel. My truck has no bracket to hold this seal. It looks like it should slide into a long metal strip. Was wondering if any one had a picture of their lower door seal mounting? I've searched around for pictu...
by F18hornetm
Mon Feb 29, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: 1953 M37
Replies: 188
Views: 43662

Re: 1953 M37

Yes I've seen floats made from cork, and brass and even some type of material like backalite. [spelling] This one I'm sure has been replaced as its plastic. I've looked through a bunch of our old stuff and not found a float the right size or shape. So thinking maybe just change whole thing
by F18hornetm
Sun Feb 28, 2016 5:04 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: 1953 M37
Replies: 188
Views: 43662

Re: 1953 M37

Well finally back at it. My sons house is finally done. In the last couple weeks Ive gotten some stuff done on the M37. Straightened the tailgate. That was a chore as it was bent in 2 directions. Had to make several cuts then re-weld to get straightened. I did get used tailgate hinges from VPW and a...
by F18hornetm
Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:44 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: 1962 M37 Newbie Restore
Replies: 86
Views: 28527

Re: 1962 M37 Newbie Restore

That Looks great. Yeah its been pretty cold out but warming up soon
by F18hornetm
Sun Dec 06, 2015 2:15 pm
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: 1953 M37
Replies: 188
Views: 43662

Re: 1953 M37

Finally got a minute to pop back in and visit. Put 2 new batteries in the old girl, cranks a flying now. While not worked on it much lately the thing still starts every time I move it around to get to another piece of equipment. I did put non-alcohol fuel in it so that helps a lot. My main project i...
by F18hornetm
Thu Oct 08, 2015 2:57 pm
Forum: Soap box
Topic: IOLA MILITARY SHOW (PHOTOS ADDED)
Replies: 21
Views: 4356

Re: IOLA MILITARY SHOW (PHOTOS ADDED)

LOL , I have 2 Harleys ... :D . way cool truck I think. I really like trucks the way they were made, but sometimes just fun to have one way different. Good job!
by F18hornetm
Thu Oct 08, 2015 4:09 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: A storage unit of spare parts i found
Replies: 22
Views: 2698

Re: A storage unit of spare parts i found

That duct tape sounds like a good idea, Just use brake clean to wash off glue when removed. Defiantly worth a try.
by F18hornetm
Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:29 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: Anybody have a VPW repro tailgate?
Replies: 7
Views: 1434

Re: Anybody have a VPW repro tailgate?

I bought a used tailgate from MWM last year. He didn't mention making new ones, but never hurts to call them.
The one I got is a little bent up, twisted. But will work when all straightened. And lots better than what I had, which was a homemade one.
by F18hornetm
Wed Oct 07, 2015 3:05 am
Forum: General M37
Topic: A storage unit of spare parts i found
Replies: 22
Views: 2698

Re: A storage unit of spare parts i found

New brake drums and rotors come with some type of zinc coating on them. I wonder about a zinc spray?? Although It does seem that truck drums, once soaked with oil from a leaking seal seems to hold oil for a long time. Even with new shoes. But I have used them and cleaned them up many times. Having s...
by F18hornetm
Tue Oct 06, 2015 3:00 am
Forum: Builders Blog
Topic: 1953 M37
Replies: 188
Views: 43662

Re: 1953 M37

That is great information, thanks a lot!!!
Think I will order a pair and check my one good one, if its good will keep it. Obviously, they will sag again!
by F18hornetm
Mon Oct 05, 2015 2:44 pm
Forum: Technical group
Topic: Jump Seats in '54s
Replies: 17
Views: 2094

Re: Jump Seats in '54s

There is no spare tire in the bed, Although I will most likely put one there.
by F18hornetm
Mon Oct 05, 2015 6:56 am
Forum: Technical group
Topic: winch cable care
Replies: 9
Views: 1197

Re: winch cable care

I agree Bob, I use chain and cable fluid on anything don't want to not rust. I even use it on drill press, mill and lathe parts to prevent surface rust due to humidty. It turns things sorta brown but no rust. Washes off with brake clean. But will not evaporate like WD40 etc. I've not done it yet, bu...