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another one back on the road
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:37 pm
by rickv100
I bought my M37 back in 1991, it took a long time to get finished a frame off restoration.
We put it in our first parade yesterday.
Rick
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:46 pm
by W_A_Watson_II
WOW, looking great! It's always nice to get one back on the road and enjoying the hard work.
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:05 am
by HingsingM37
Looks good. Congratulations on the premere parade.
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:31 am
by T. Highway
Rick,
The truck is looking good. Can you post a picture of the engine bay and cab interior?
Bert
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 3:57 am
by rickv100
Tom,
I will take some photos and post them up.
Rick
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:57 am
by k8icu
You've been working on it since 1991? Wow. Congrats on getting it done! Looks good. You've given me hope...lol!
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:23 am
by rickv100
Yes, I bought it in 1991, disassembled it completley to the frame while I still lived at my parents. Got married, lived in an apartment and townhouse which were not friendly to working on the truck. Finally got a house in early 2000 and was able to start working on it in earnest. Had to get the Mig Welder, 5hp 2 stage Air Compressor, Sandblasting Cabinet, engine stand, engine hoist, and other tools along the way.
Rebuilt the engine, new wiring harness, all new brake and fuel lines. Most time has been spent blasting and painting as I went.
I will dig up some before pictures and post them up.
Rick
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:19 pm
by Cal_Gary
Great work Rick! An inspiration to us all!
Gary
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:27 am
by Rusty1340
It looks Great!! I love the look without doors
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:21 am
by WarrenD
Congrats! Looks good.
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 12:23 pm
by M37UK
I bet you are still grinning even now !
Stu
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:44 am
by majorhitt
Looks great. I know the feeling, worked on my M for a long time. I tell friends what I repaired or replaced and they can't believe it. My joke is I replaced every thing in the brake system but the petal.
Re: another one back on the road
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:54 am
by rickv100
Many thanks for all the kudo's and compliments. Yes, I am still grinning and still enjoy looking at the truck now that it is finished.
Rick