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  1. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    Try looking here for club near you. If there isn't one close enough, call one of the people in the closest club and ask for a name of someone near you with a M37. I'm sure they will be able to help you. http://www.mvpa.org/home/local-clubs/find-an-affiliate/
  2. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    I don't know what that is, but it doesn't look like any installation I've ever seen. I think it would helpful for you to find a local MV show to go to to look at some M37s. They may all be unique, but you should be able to see lots of stock installations of various components used on these trucks.
  3. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    Worst case you can make one. It is just a piece of flat bar stock with a couple of holes. If you haven't talked to Vintage Power Wagon, call them and ask for Steve. He can usually find what you are looking for. Good Luck!
  4. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    Now you have a top that fits! That is a great improvement. Congratulations! The snaps may not be stock, but I think they look nice and if they are functional, that is a great improvement on the original design. Now, on to the next project. Good Luck!
  5. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    Wow, that is surprising. John at Midwest usually always seemed to have a few.
  6. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    I would return it to Surplus City. It is not a correct top. If the side angles are missing, there is a strong likelihood that there are other errors. You are correct in surmising that heat will not help when attempting to install this top. Be sure to point out the fabrication errors when...
  7. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    Midwest Military or New Life Canvas. New Life Canvas would be my recommendation; nothing wrong with Midwest Military, but Mona at New Life is absolutely fanatical about perfection and will provide an exquisite reproduction top. Just my experience and 2 cents worth.
  8. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    Sewn in metal "L" angles are the correct side attachments over the doors. There is an error in the new top you got from Surplus City. That is not a correct reproduction.
  9. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    Just for informational purposes, my top came from Midwest Military. It was made by the J.J. Johnson Co. who is the original manufacturer for these canvas tops. They are still making them. Mine has always fit very well. New Life Canvas (Mona Roth) makes absolutely the best reproduction canvas...
  10. Storm 51

    M37 Top

    Do it on a hot day. Drape it over the cab for a couple of hours until it is nice and hot; pliable and stretchy. It will probably still be tight, but it will go on much easier. In fact, it will still be tight for the half dozen or more times it comes off or goes on, but it will get easier each...
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