1954 M37

jdenny · Post by **jdenny** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:58 am

I am buying a 1954 M37 that does not have a front winch.
The bumper is flat. Is it hard to convert to the winch style bumper? I am new to this so any help would be appreciated.

HingsingM37 · Post by **HingsingM37** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:18 pm

It is not difficult to do, maybe just rounding up the parts. You will need the frame extensions, winch bumper ends, winch, pto and shaft, engagement lever and hardware

Lifer · Post by **Lifer** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:26 pm

In addition to a winch and mounting brackets, you will need frame extensions, the two-piece bumper, a power take off, the drive shaft for the winch, the control lever for the winch, and a different trans cover with the slot for the winch lever, none of which I have. Other folks on here may have the bits and pieces you'll need, though.

(He's buying my truck, guys.)

The wife thinks

I think more like

, but I have to admit that I will never be healthy enough to get her up and running.

Captnsim · Post by **Captnsim** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:37 pm

Sorry to hear your in bad health lifer.

HingsingM37 · Post by **HingsingM37** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 2:23 pm

Lifer,
Sorry to hear about your health issues(get well soon) and that you are parting with your rig.

Make sure to stick around here on the forum old friend

Best wishes

Lifer · Post by **Lifer** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 6:51 pm

I may be "truckless," but you're not rid of me. I still have lots of experience (not to mention opinions) to share. Once we get settled in, maybe I'll have an opportunity to go to rallies and such (instead of houses) and "accidentally" stumble across something in OD or Strata blue that's in running condition. Don't mention that to the wife, though!

Post by **Cal_Gary** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 6:48 am

So sorry to hear of this, Lifer-as your moniker implies, you'll always be part of this group!

Jerry, welcome aboard-lots of great folks here, to help answer your many questions!
Gary

Captnsim · Post by **Captnsim** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:33 am

jdenny Welcome to the site!

Lifer · Post by **Lifer** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 8:56 am

Unfortunately, the economy has reached out and "touched" Jerry's employer to the extent that his job may be in jeopardy, so he's going to have to pass on my truck. I know he's as disappointed as I, because I still remember my excitement at getting it in the first place. I'm sure that he'll keep up with the doings on the forum and, once his future stabilizes, look for an M37 of his own.

That said, welcome to the forum, Jerry, and don't desert us just 'cause you don't have a truck yet. The things you'll learn here will stand you in good stead when you do get a truck.

greencom · Post by **greencom** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 3:31 pm

Lifer, you are a big part of this forum and it needs your input so keep inputting! Jerry, I know how much of a let down this must be but I'm sure there is an M in your future, you are now destined to get one, it will happen, they aren't going anywhere.
Greencom