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In the mid-80s, I purchased my WC-63 where I saw it parked in front of a business near Hesperia, CA. I'm in the process of getting it back on the road, but I'm a bit confounded by the color beneath the peeling gray paint. It appears to have been yellow. The yellow paint is evident...

Without getting into all the "why's and wherefores," when dismantling my M37B1, I labeled a circuit breaker as a "battery box circuit breaker" as if it were installed on the box. I'm aware that the breakers are supposed to be mounted on the cowl vent bracket, and I'm certain that the truck had...

Well, here's kind of a nasty problem on a newly-rebuilt engine. The account below points up a number of issues--among them the crimes of assumptions and impersonations. After installing the engine and all of the related plumbing (this is an original equipment restoration), I thought it'd be a...

We might be getting in the weeds a bit with this one. I haven't been able to find a definitive comprehensive list of differences between the base original M37 and the B1 variant, so I thought I'd "crowdsource" the information. I have found that Dodge shifted to B1 production in April, 1958. My...

My 1942 has a hard cab. It appears to be a professional depot level installation. I bought the truck in the early 80s near Hesperia, CA. Because it's painted (faded) a Navy gray or light blue color, I think it likely came out of China Lake NWS. Does anyone have information about the hard cab...

Hello all, My son-in-law is in Delta Junction all week on a business trip. Both of us own M37s, and he'd be interested in meeting members who reside there. I seem to recall at least one person from Delta Junction on this site, but I can't find the thread(s) or address that he posted. Does...

Hello all, I'm aware of at least 2 different types of jerry cans: one type has a "screw top" lid; the other has an "overcenter" lid with an handle. Can anyone advise which one would have been typical for the M37? Thanks for the help.

Hello all, Does the hook-shaped attachment to the plate spring clip which joins the spring U bolts have any function? I can't seem to find any information in the manuals, though the graphics show the part clearly. Thank you for your help.

This is admittedly a bit specialized, and maybe even obscure, but I thought I'd post my experience in the possibility that someone may find it helpful. I was getting ready to paint the bare chassis. Even though everything except the springs and axles had been removed, the clutch and brake...

NDT on the Technical Manuals thread asked for photos of my M37 before disassembly. In the interest of keeping the threads organized, I've attached a few photos with the below comments. Note the gas cab heater on the left fender. It is a South Wind 978-M. The pipe at the left corner window is...

There seems to be very little information on the subject generator. I'd be interested in hearing some opinions borne of experience. Also, are the large cables available anywhere? Thanks for your help.

In a previous post, the owner mentioned using a forklift to unload from a trailer. While most people don't have forklifts, probably some do have a tractor with a loader. An effective way that I've used to maneuver the truck is to run a chain or sling through the pintle hitch and fasten to the...

Hello all, Today, I dropped the fuel tank for my M37, The tank has at least two baffles dividing the tank into approximately 1/4--1/2--1/4 sections. It appears that there is no direct access for maintenance or cleaning for the two outside baffled areas. After removing the fuel sending unit...