US Army, Vietnam M-37.....5th Maint Bn.

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US Army, Vietnam M-37.....5th Maint Bn.

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Here is a thread on my 1954 M-37 that I saved from getting parted out.
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I could not see it get broken up as it was missing a few things and not in running condition. So I have it now and will be pulling the old engine and installing a engine I have in my barn that was a take out for a diesel conversion.
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1951 M37
1954 M37
1953 M62
1967 M54A1C
1968 M54A2C
1968 M52A2
1966 M151A1
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what did the state use that truck for? Forestry?
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that is a straight looking truck good save :mrgreen:
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.............................. use it ...............
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Tuko wrote:what did the state use that truck for? Forestry?
Yes it was a former forrestry truck. VT had a lot of them over the years. Many would end up at FD's at every small town also. Now a good portion of them have been released and out in the world.
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1951 M37
1954 M37
1953 M62
1967 M54A1C
1968 M54A2C
1968 M52A2
1966 M151A1
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You are installing a stock M37 engine or a different variety?
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Nice save!
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onemanarmy wrote:You are installing a stock M37 engine or a different variety?
The engine in this one has been picked apart to keep another truck going but I have a 2nd T245 that will go in this for now................The eventual plan will be to "repower" with a "incountry" twist to create a truck that ran the roads of Vietnam for a short time.
Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club Army Transportation Association Vietnam

http://linehaulrvn.tripod.com
1951 M37
1954 M37
1953 M62
1967 M54A1C
1968 M54A2C
1968 M52A2
1966 M151A1
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Since its been a while.......................I did get some paint on this truck.
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Now this is what Im going after.
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Green Mountain Military Vehicle Club Army Transportation Association Vietnam

http://linehaulrvn.tripod.com
1951 M37
1954 M37
1953 M62
1967 M54A1C
1968 M54A2C
1968 M52A2
1966 M151A1
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