1955 m 37 cannadian build, lots of restoration pictures

paul · Post by **paul** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 6:56 am

yes sir after 15 year of keeping track of those truck and a few owner and missing a deal on them more then one time for various reason i finnally got my hand on 4 of the 4500 canadian made m 37 ever produced , they are 1950 era, geez i so happy i can't stay in place ,

full restoration to follow....

picture of the truck

and the goals i have for restoring them (as you can see i have a lot of work ahead)

going to get the first one home tomorow...yes ;D ;D ;D ;D

paul · Post by **paul** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 6:58 am

ok so today , me, my girlfriend, her father, marco and maxime went down and picked up the 2 runing truck ( 55' and 54')

so far both started, the 54 wich is the ligth green one with the heater on the fender dont run for long because the gas pump is dry but purs like a kitten when you fill the carb of gas

the 55 run very well and can be driven but it badly need a muffler and a carb clean up

so here are some pic's of the day....enjoy

paul · Post by **paul** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:02 am

more

paul · Post by **paul** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:05 am

and the rest

and a video to follow....

paul · Post by **paul** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:09 am

well today i took a trip in time to get some parts to get me going, the plan is to get both engine running like a song in the 54 and 55, then put the 54 up for sale to provide money to buff up the 55, bougth a new gaz pump all of the flexible brake line that where packaged in 64 but are still brand new, and some rubber for the ends of the shocks, changed the fuel pump on the 55 but it is still stutering so tomorow i plan on taking the carb appart and cleaning it , and i will put a good pump on the 54 too

it is amazing how few tool was needed to replace the pump, even the bolt holding it in place where longer to get the removal faster , took about 15 min to swap them lol

any how here are some pics
new parts

the long bolt holding the pump and the few tool needed to replace it

old pump

new shiny pump 60 years old!!!

also some pic of the kids in it , they love driving in it

my oldest pretending to drive...

and me giving them a ride

paul · Post by **paul** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:10 am

got the front clip off now in the process of taking every bolt apart and puting anti seize until i get to restoring them parts

paul · Post by **paul** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:11 am

more taking appart today and amazement on how little rust there is, a few bolt needed heat and one stripped, i have yet to find a rust hole in the floor, the truck went topless today and most of the interior is out , i just have to figure how i am going to take the stearing off with out destroying it , it is very brittle, ill have to find a way to restore it to
any how here are the pic of the day

topless!!!bring the sexy!!!!

general of the floor

passenger floor board removed

transmission and shifter linkage, note the poor condition of the battery cable passing on top to the starter it was a fire waiting to happen

no rust in the battery box!!!

dash and darn stearing that dont come off

nice solid firewall

nice solid floor pan and transmision tunnel

parts pile is growing

how naked i left it for the week end, no turning back now

skinnedknuckles · Post by **skinnedknuckles** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:49 am

Holy snow balls

looks like you guys were busy shoveling. Great project trucks. I kinda liked the wood stakes on the frame

Paul In Janesville, Wis

N1VSM · Post by **N1VSM** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 12:37 pm

Wow - what a find! Thanks for sharing the fun through your pictures.

vtdeucedriver · Post by **vtdeucedriver** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 2:12 pm

WOW, thats BALLS, I would have waited until spring:)

powerwagontim · Post by **powerwagontim** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 4:54 pm

I think that IS spring up there!
Looks like quite an adventure.
Tim

cuz · Post by **cuz** » Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:22 pm

Our springs up here used to be like that.

Enjoyed watching some really happy folks braving a Canadian early spring and Gitten Her Done!

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 4:02 am

I love the fun of exploring a vehicle like that when you first bring it home. Looks like you're having the same fun!

I'm sure you realize it, but anyway the glovebox data plates are of an M-152. Looks like someone swapped the glovebox door.

djester · Post by **djester** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 7:21 am

Wow! What a buy! Sure wish I had a top like on those trucks. Those are going to be fun.

Dave

paul · Post by **paul** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 3:11 pm

djester wrote:Wow! What a buy! Sure wish I had a top like on those trucks. Those are going to be fun.

Dave

i would certainally take the time to refurbish one hard top and prime it if someone would trade me for a new soft top....