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Thanks for the write up! The M38 looks like it has lots of potential. Too bad the USMC MZ-2 is so skunky, that would be a neat unit. You can see where the belt from the PTO came up through the floor to drive the big generator for the radio set, and all the extra holes in the rear floor for...
The B1's like you have pictured seem to rust easier than the 1950's production. All of them seem to have a vapor lock issue, I believe you can re-route the fuel line to fix that. Tires are getting quite pricy. Otherwise the M37 is about the perfect Army truck.
The stake sides are 1/2 plywood and are a bit of a joke. Loading the trailer with loose material such as scrap metal would destroy the sides instantly.
Option B for this mod is to install a new Holland fifth wheel plate, p/n XA-351-A-L-P to the existing oscillating base and remove the spacer under the base.
Found these pics from quite a few years ago. Chopper belongs to MAGI. I hauled it for them from State Surplus in Houston. This pic is from my "pre-compliance" days when I ran without any DOT credentials. No more.
What I have been doing is mike the bore and shaft and bring these dims to the bearing house and have them provide the latest technology multi lip seals. Houston Bearing is very helpful.
Welcome to this site and the WWII heavy club. There are some C2s around for parts, one in MI I have heard of. Jaap Riesveldt in Belgium has knowledge and parts. I have some HXD parts. Good luck and let me know if you want to sell her!
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