Hello From Argentina!

[vit16]

Hello Guys, thanks for accepting me in this team
My name is Ronnie, I live in Argentina and I am a mechanical engineer. I have bought together with my brother also mec. eng. an M37B1 1962.
It is very complete just minor repairs. It was bought by the Argentinian military forces in 1962-63 and finished his services in 1982. It was bough by an enthusiast who died 12 years ago. Since that it was just engine started during 4 years more but later was stopped inside a building. Luckily it was well protected with no mices so it is a very good unit with no rust at all.
Hope to find a lot of information from you and help here in the future.
Ronnie

[Cal_Gary]

Welcome Ronnie!
Glad to have you with us! You may use the search engine to find a lot of historical Q&A here, or post your many questions as new posts. We have a number of active members ready and willing to help!
Gary

[sturmtyger380]

Oh, I'd like to see what that truck looks like from it's Army service.

[vit16]

Hey thanks!!

unfortunatelly it was painted by the former owner because the police didn't want him with a military truck in the town... It was just to bother him.

this is how it was the first day 2 months ago and today with lots of non original accesories removed hehehe.

[vit16]

we started the engine very easy!!

removed spark plugs put some engine oil inside, turned the crankshaft by hand to lubricate liners and "feel it" cleaned carb, made it crank with the starter without spakrplugs checked sparks wore good, used a separate fuel can, so we just made it start!!! after 8 years heheh it was definetelty made for war!!
You may imagine how in love we are with this truck!!

[vit16]

fuel tank zone, take a look the preservation of the underneath, also he installed a rear bumper and we got amazed when we found the rear shackles hidden there!!!

[m-37Bruce]

Welcome Aboard Ronnie,
We need to see a picture or few, we like pictures.

[Cal_Gary]

(Pictures are now up-had to approve the posts, guys-thanks! Cal_Gary)

Great looking pictures Ronnie, and lots of fun work ahead!
Gary

[vit16]

Thanks guys!
Here the engine with some missings/ adaptations




The army installed a rear crane but not sure if there was any winch.



If you want to see something else just ask me
comments are welcome!!!
Ronnie

[Explorer0863]

Hello Guys, thanks for accepting me in this team
My name is Ronnie, I live in Argentina and I am a mechanical engineer. I have bought together with my brother also mec. eng. an M37B1 1962.
It is very complete just minor repairs. It was bought by the Argentinian military forces in 1962-63 and finished his services in 1982. It was bough by an enthusiast who died 12 years ago. Since that it was just engine started during 4 years more but later was stopped inside a building. Luckily it was well protected with no mices so it is a very good unit with no rust at all.
Hope to find a lot of information from you and help here in the future.
Ronnie

Bienvenido Ronnie! That's a great looking and well preserved M37. I'm glad you found the forum.

[vit16]

Thank you!!
Just to add some info from me, I work for John Deere and I have assisted dealers in their technical issues about any tractor for about 10 years. Dealers from all arround the world. I like diagnosing and repairing so I'm happy to help you if I can!! Now I've moved to another position so I miss that job a little bit hehe

[Pat Gray]

Hello from Washington State!!
Great Looking truck!! Thanks for posting pics and keep us posted how you are doing.

Thank you and Welcome!!! Pat

[investig8]

Hello Ronnie and Welcome!
I love Argentina and have visited many times. In fact, I married one of your beautiful Argentinian women! Where in Argentina are you located? Oh, very nice truck! I am from Texas, USA and love owning an M37 because they are so rare on the street. Mine is a celebrity in my neighborhood and I haven't even started it yet. I certainly hope it starts as easy as yours!
Chau, Dennis

[vit16]

Hola Dennis!

Small world!!
I've been only in Dallas just in the airport but I love the lone star beef restaurants!!!

I'm from Rosario Santa Fe also known from its beautiful women!!
Where is she from?

Good Luck with your M37!!

[investig8]

Have you registered your truck in the registry on this site? I have seen two others (I think) who are M37 owners in Argentina. It may be nice for you to know who they are? Even if you don't register, you can search and send them an email... just a thought! ... Oh, my wife if from San Isidro and she has two good friends here from Rosario... so it is a small world! Feel free to email me directly at dhaas343@gmail.com if you would like.
Dennis