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Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:35 pm
by greeno
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Well, here I go...
Got the truck back to the house yesterday, power washed it today and pushed it into the garage. The garage I built to restore the M37, so I guess I’m $35k into my resto already!
Right now I’m thinking about where to take this project. The metal is in good shape and the engine ran a few years ago. My dream is to drive it in parades, so it doesn’t need to be show quality just reliable and serviceable.
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:36 pm
by m-37Bruce
Welcome to the asylum!
Truck looks solid, looks like the garage/shop is plenty big enough.
I started in 98, still pluggin' away!
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:08 pm
by greeno
Kids and I got a lot of wrenching done. Already sick of fine threads.
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Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2020 11:23 pm
by Cal_Gary
Glad to have you with us Greeno!
Gary
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 6:20 am
by sturmtyger380
That truck looks to be in really good shape!
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:42 pm
by greeno
Yeah, overall decent shape. Surface rust mostly.
For those who painted their frames...did you take the axles off? Wondering if leaving the axles on would help me roll it out of the shop and onto the trailer. Tires need replacing anyway so what’s wrong with a little overspray?
Anyway, took photos of mud tonight:
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Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2020 5:12 pm
by m-37Bruce
Man you got some mud!
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 1:59 am
by RCrombie
Nice truck! Looks to be a good starting point for sure.
Regarding removing the axles: I wouldn’t unless you’re intending to dig into redoing the springs, shackles and bushings or the axle itself. It’s also heavy, and makes moving the truck pretty difficult once it comes off.
I only took the rear axle out of my truck as the springs were spreading from rust between the leaves, and I couldn’t leave them in that state.
Cheers
Rob
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2020 6:27 pm
by greeno
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:15 pm
by greeno
Found some rot, no surprise here.
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Also pulled the water tube. Use a flat bar and push it in to loosen, then pull out. It was a struggle for sure.
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2020 7:10 am
by RCrombie
Those water tubes can put up a fight coming out. I don’t know if they are available for the 230, but the longer 251 engine uses a brass tube which doesn’t corrode the way the steel ones do.
And if the flange around the fresh air vent is the only rot you have found so far, I would say you’re doing alright!
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:20 am
by Cal_Gary
John at Midwest has the coolant tubes-stainless steel, and includes the hook for fishing out the old remnants.
Gary
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 5:25 am
by greeno
Uh, I think I called the wrong shop. Or they don't want the business.
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Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2020 12:59 pm
by RCrombie
Um...
Uh......
I guess they really hate sandblasting and painting?
Re: Grandpa’s M37
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:19 pm
by greeno
It’s hunting season so I’ve spent little time in the cave. Got the engine out. What’s the engine weigh? I’m not in love with my engine stand.
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