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Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:09 pm
by Kaegi
Awesome!! I woud love to see on in person. or build one! I bet the parts could be scrounged up. I have seen the 8x8 parts for sale a few times. we ahve to be able to find who has one of the T53s somehow.......
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:27 pm
by w30bob
That sure is one UGLY looking truck....not that the M37 is by any means "pretty". But I really like the external brakes and the air horn on the drivers side cowl!!
later,
bob
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:58 pm
by RMS
thanks for sharing Bob
so lets see if i got this right
the t53 had 20inch wheels independent torsion bar suspension with something like this
powering a 2 or three speed version of this
sounds like a hole lot of fun
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:32 am
by w30bob
Air cooling??? Really? You mean like a VW Bug? I can see why the Army went with tried and true.
Those Aberdeen guys must have had a boatload of fun playing with all these toys!!!!
later,
bob
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 6:54 am
by rixm37
WOW amazing photos !
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 1:19 pm
by RMS
apparently it was listed for sale by David W Uhrig in an issue of supply line magazine back in the late 90s.
where is it now?
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 4:26 pm
by Kaegi
I posted this on the power wagon forum and someone thought a guy named John V. might own it now.
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2012 5:27 pm
by T. Highway
Bob,
Thanks for sharing the pictures. That truck is awesome.
Bert
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:52 am
by Brigand
[quote="w30bob"]Here's another pic of the prototype. The other interesting vehicle Chrysler was working on was the T53A1, a 3/4 ton CABOVER. We could be restoring and driving those today instead of our M37s if they didn't cost soo much to build.
Not "instead" of but in "addition to" I'm sure you meant to say.
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 12:07 pm
by blessedM715
Hello Gang,
I just joined the G741 today and saw the thread on the T53.
I am the current owner of T53 Serial #1 which is located in Ohio.
The truck is completely dissembled with a rolling chassis. It is complete
with all of its original parts including continental engine and GM Torque matic Transmission.
I will try and post a few photos soon.
Thanks!
Mike
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Mon Jan 27, 2014 3:45 pm
by w30bob
Hi Mike,
Welcome aboard! Congrats on owning the T53, that's one cool ride.
We're looking forward to seeing some pics when you get to it.
regards,
bob
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2014 4:50 am
by T. Highway
Hello Mike,
Welcome to the site. I can't wait to see more pictures of this truck when you get the time.
Bert
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 4:15 pm
by JimC
AO-402 had 4.625" bore and 4" stroke.
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2014 7:31 pm
by blessedM715
Thanks for the kind words guys!
Here are a few photos!
Mike
Re: m37 Prototype
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:25 am
by m37jarhead
Mike:
We're all drooling and waiting to see your pic's of the vehicle. Post when able.
Tks,
Jerry
