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I wasn't sure where to put this thread because it involves both M35s and M37s. Since I'm going to lean in favor of the M35 I decided to put it in the hot rod deuce area.
As many of you know, I have both --- a bobbed hot rod M35 and a re-geared hot rod M37. Furthermore, they are the only vehicles I have. I am totally dependant in either an M37 or an M35 for transportation.
Sooo ... what one do I like best AND based on what I now know, what would I build if I could turn the clock back and start all over.
The answer (drum roll please) --- THE BOBBED DEUCE!
I should note that I didn't bob my truck, it's a Jatonka Truck but, if I had it all to do over again --- (building or buying a bobbed deuce versus building an M37 I'd go the Deuce route. If there were to be a next time, I'd bob and build the truck from the ground up versus purchasing it pre-bobbed. This is by no means a negative reflection toward JT. It's just that I'm now comfortable enough with the process to do everything myself.
From a building standpoing I feel a bobbed deuce is easier to build and less expensive to build than an M37 that is capable of running 55 to 60 MPH.
A bobbed deuce with oversized tires and wheels will easily run 60+ MPH. To get an M37 to run close to 60 you have to install 489 gears. By the time you install 489s in both holes and do the prudent/needed bearing replacement and front end parts replacement you're going to have $2,000.00 invested. Then, when you get the 489s installed, the little 230 Chrysler flathead is going to be seriously strapped for power. If you install something that will get out there and run with traffic like a 318 V8 you're then going to have transfer case heat problems. The whole process is like a monkey chasing his tail. Oh! I forgot to mention brake problems with the M37. Also, M37s tend to be older and more beat on that most Deuce Miltis. One of the things that has made my bobbed Deuce such a sweetie was that John started with a good truck in the first place. Good "strong" M37s can be a little hard to find. IMHO
From a pure driving standpoing, I prefer the bobbed Deuce over the M37 Power Wagon. My deuce has power assist steerinig meaning it's a "lot" easier to drive especially in cold weather. The deuce runs better, drives better, sits better, and feels better (all ego aside) than the M37.
The only drawback is that you have to plug in more watts (around 1,900 versus 600) to get the Deuce to start at 25 below.
Also --- with WMO the Multi-Deuce is a no-brainer (in the summertime) from a cost per mile standpoing.
I realize some may disagree with me but this is the way I see it.
I'd much rather drive the Deuce.
As many of you know, I have both --- a bobbed hot rod M35 and a re-geared hot rod M37. Furthermore, they are the only vehicles I have. I am totally dependant in either an M37 or an M35 for transportation.
Sooo ... what one do I like best AND based on what I now know, what would I build if I could turn the clock back and start all over.
The answer (drum roll please) --- THE BOBBED DEUCE!
I should note that I didn't bob my truck, it's a Jatonka Truck but, if I had it all to do over again --- (building or buying a bobbed deuce versus building an M37 I'd go the Deuce route. If there were to be a next time, I'd bob and build the truck from the ground up versus purchasing it pre-bobbed. This is by no means a negative reflection toward JT. It's just that I'm now comfortable enough with the process to do everything myself.
From a building standpoing I feel a bobbed deuce is easier to build and less expensive to build than an M37 that is capable of running 55 to 60 MPH.
A bobbed deuce with oversized tires and wheels will easily run 60+ MPH. To get an M37 to run close to 60 you have to install 489 gears. By the time you install 489s in both holes and do the prudent/needed bearing replacement and front end parts replacement you're going to have $2,000.00 invested. Then, when you get the 489s installed, the little 230 Chrysler flathead is going to be seriously strapped for power. If you install something that will get out there and run with traffic like a 318 V8 you're then going to have transfer case heat problems. The whole process is like a monkey chasing his tail. Oh! I forgot to mention brake problems with the M37. Also, M37s tend to be older and more beat on that most Deuce Miltis. One of the things that has made my bobbed Deuce such a sweetie was that John started with a good truck in the first place. Good "strong" M37s can be a little hard to find. IMHO
From a pure driving standpoing, I prefer the bobbed Deuce over the M37 Power Wagon. My deuce has power assist steerinig meaning it's a "lot" easier to drive especially in cold weather. The deuce runs better, drives better, sits better, and feels better (all ego aside) than the M37.
The only drawback is that you have to plug in more watts (around 1,900 versus 600) to get the Deuce to start at 25 below.
Also --- with WMO the Multi-Deuce is a no-brainer (in the summertime) from a cost per mile standpoing.
I realize some may disagree with me but this is the way I see it.
I'd much rather drive the Deuce.
