Grandpa’s M37

[John Mc]

Looking good!

[Cal_Gary]

Sure does look great!
Gary

[greeno]

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Inside coming along too.

[06boblee]

Uh, I think I called the wrong shop. Or they don't want the business.

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Wow, for that kind of money you could buy your own sandblaster (a good one!), and hire someone to run it.
I bought a harbor freight blaster (about $150) and blasted mine myself- not fast, but got it done.

[greeno]

Hunting season, so slow going. Did get my radiator back today.

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[Cal_Gary]

Nice!
Gary

[greeno]

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Light at the end of the tunnel?

[greeno]

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Crazy that these still work. Too bad the wires are shot I’d reuse them.

[greeno]

ITS ALIVE!!!!!

And running well so far; once I figured out the timing. Don't forget there are two distributor adjustment points, lol!

I plan to drive it out of the garage this week, stay tuned!

[Cal_Gary]

Congratulations Greeno!
Gary

[John Mc]

Congratulations!

We need pics / video of it moving under its own power!

[greeno]

Well…too cold to open the garage door!

In the mean time, let me amuse you with a picture of what happens when you start the engine in gear from the engine bay.

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I’m thankful it was in reverse!

[greeno]

Brrr…you can see when the cold air hits the exhaust.

If you’re rebuilding, put the fenders on LAST. I put the right one on to free up shop space but in hind sight I should have brought it in the house.

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[greeno]

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My next M37 project arrived this week.

[Cal_Gary]

Would like to see how accurate the model is, once you've opened the kit!
Thanks,
Gary