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Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:15 pm
by Cal_Gary
That's a beast!
Gary

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sat Dec 04, 2021 8:44 pm
by Turbothis
Started making a bedside. Kinda different than factory but material size sways some specs. I am digging it with my new sheet brake

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Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:00 am
by 52PLOWERWAGON
Very interesting

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:06 am
by Turbothis
got a lot done and pushed it out side!

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made my own paint color with rustoleum. full can or leather brown and dark hunter green.

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made the grille out of 2"x 1/8" aluminum. weights pretty much nothing. i wanted to make it out of 2 1/2"x 1/4" but cost goes way up.

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Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:20 am
by Turbothis
frosty morning pics....

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Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:22 am
by Turbothis
52PLOWERWAGON wrote:Very interesting
exactly what i am building for!
rear bumper and tailgate today.

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:50 am
by Turbothis
my fun little half doors
they will have a fixed piece of glass glued in

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Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:24 pm
by greeno
After all the sheet metal repair I’ve done to mine maybe this would have been the smarter way.

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 2:17 pm
by m-37Bruce
Looks great, all the looks are popping.

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:32 pm
by Turbothis
It is fun to get the details on it. I cant wait to get it on the truck scales. So far the coil over shocks say it is much lighter than my old Cherokee the drivetrain came out of. I think i might put some fake rivets in the half doors to match

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:34 pm
by Turbothis
greeno wrote:After all the sheet metal repair I’ve done to mine maybe this would have been the smarter way.
I just could never spend the $ for a real one to get rust. I think i am at about 3500 in build materials now

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 4:49 pm
by Turbothis
most of the tail gate is done

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need to get some modern wire straps to hold her level

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i wanted it mounted to frame more than typical barrel style pivot on the bed itself. 1/2" bolt, 1/4" plate

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Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:44 pm
by Cal_Gary
Wow-that is some impressive work!
Gary

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Mon Jan 10, 2022 8:50 am
by Turbothis
thanks!
it been about 8 weeks worth. testing out my new tools and capabilities as i go on this

Re: M37 build from scratch

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:55 am
by Turbothis
rear bumper and tailgat done enough for now
still need to make a roller fairlead hoop type thing

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