First time posting in over ten years

[JimC2]

I'm still here.
Still got my M37 and XM708.
After 60+ years, I'm thinking it may be time to refurb them and give them to my two grandkids.
And yeah, I know that left front tire on the 708 is mounted backwads

 

[Mullaney]

I'm still here.
Still got my M37 and XM708.
After 60+ years, I'm thinking it may be time to refurb them and give them to my two grandkids.
And yeah, I know that left fron tire on the 708 is mounted backwads
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Well, if you can get the grand young'uns out there in the field with you - to help turn wrenches and sand and paint - that would make a really nice project for everybody involved.

 

[M813rc]

Welcome back!
The XM708 is a rare beast, it would be splendid to see it done up.

Cheers

 

[JimC2]

"The XM708 is a rare beast, it would be splendid to see it done up".

I agree. Ten years ago, I think there were 14 of them left. I don't know how many now. My 37 has an LU-4 winch. I'm in the midst of overhauling an LU-4 for the 708.
The 37 has a big block Chevy engine; the 708 is stock.

"Well, if you can get the grand young'uns out there in the field with you"

He'd like that. Right now, we're teaching him to fly in another antique (79 year old Piper J3). Pilot fllies in the rear seat.

 

[marchplumber]

"The XM708 is a rare beast, it would be splendid to see it done up".

I agree. Ten years ago, I think there were 14 of them left. I don't know how many now. My 37 has an LU-4 winch. I'm in the midst of overhauling an LU-4 for the 708.
The 37 has a big block Chevy engine; the 708 is stock.

"Well, if you can get the grand young'uns out there in the field with you"

He'd like that. Right now, we're teaching him to fly in another antique (79 year old Piper J3). Pilot fllies in the rear seat.View attachment 944214

Blessed kid!!! VERY blessed kid!!! Hope the appreciation is there too!!!

 

[JimC2]

Marchplumber, he loves his PawPaw and doesn't hesitate to say so. He may not have hung the moon, but he sure helped pave the road that goes there.

 

[JimC2]

Here's an old photo of my 37.
It was my first vehicle - my foster brother gave it to me as a birthday present in 1962.
Paint needs a bit of touchup....
Time to refurbish.
And yes, I did put twin headlights on it
I'd also like to mount a set of Irok Super Swampers.
I tend to like tall narrow tires. Anyone know what's the largest diameter I can install without rubbing during turns?

 

[John Mc]

And yeah, I know that left front tire on the 708 is mounted backwads

Put it on the right rear of that M37, and it will be in the right direction, and each truck will have matching tread (at least on the tires I can see.)

 

[JimC2]

That's not an M37, it's an XM708.
And that tire is pushing 60 years old - I think it is looking forward to retirement...

 

[JimC2]

Is it still possible to find Detroit No-Spin KS-22 differentials?
I have two and would like to get a couple more.

 

[John Mc]

I'd also like to mount a set of Irock Super Swampers.
I tend to like tall narrow tires. Anyone know what's the largest diameter I can install without rubbing during turns?

11.00R16 Michelin XZL tires are 38.7" diameter. They are a popular choice on M37 Trucks, though they are not cheap. I have them on my truck. They fit without rubbing on my stock suspension.



I got mine from Colony Tire in Norfolk, VA and had them shipped to me. You can find them at this ad on eBay:
11.00R16 Michelin XZL
Or try contacting Nate Potts at Colony tire: npotts@colonytire.com. - you may get a better price by avoiding them having to pay eBay fees.

There are also some used 11.00R16 Michelin XZL tires on eBay for significantly less than new. They claim 80% tread remaining.

NOTE: I've heard reports that some people have had issues getting some Super Swamper tires to balance properly. (I do have some in a smaller size on an antique Coot ATV that seem fine, but it only goes 20 MPH max, so balance is not really a concern.)