3dAngus
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Yeah and make double sure it's not a 6vdc system or one thats been converted to 12vdc like mine.
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Found 1951 M37....
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Runs like a top!
Got it off the trailer at school this morning, pressure washed the dirt, leaves,and mold off of it.
I drained about 5 gallons of old gas out of the tank. It was pretty funky.
I pulled the fuel line off of the fuel pump and put a temporary fuel line which went into a gas can with new gasoline.
Sprayed a little starter fluid in it, and after putting two twelve volt batteries in it, she fired right up!
It smoked for about a minute and then quit. It ran a solid 45 pounds of oil pressure at idle! Can't find any leaks.
I ran it around the bus parking lot a few times. All four gears work. High and Low work.
However.....the Breaks DO NOT WORK at all!
I am trying to post a video, that is if I can figure out how to get it off of my new cell phone.
Got it off the trailer at school this morning, pressure washed the dirt, leaves,and mold off of it.
I drained about 5 gallons of old gas out of the tank. It was pretty funky.
I pulled the fuel line off of the fuel pump and put a temporary fuel line which went into a gas can with new gasoline.
Sprayed a little starter fluid in it, and after putting two twelve volt batteries in it, she fired right up!
It smoked for about a minute and then quit. It ran a solid 45 pounds of oil pressure at idle! Can't find any leaks.
I ran it around the bus parking lot a few times. All four gears work. High and Low work.
However.....the Breaks DO NOT WORK at all!
I am trying to post a video, that is if I can figure out how to get it off of my new cell phone.
video of engine running
Video of engine running after three years of sitting in the woods.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jtue...eature=mh_lolz
Andy
Video of engine running after three years of sitting in the woods.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Jtue...eature=mh_lolz
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Me either. I'd really like to see that truck running.
Storm 51
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3dAngus
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Try this...
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JtuefwqIBo[/media]
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JtuefwqIBo[/media]
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Looks like a Great find. Keep us posted on your progress. I have a 51, It didn't look that good when I got it.
M-37Bruce
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Nice catch, I think the tail-gate is near MINT! 
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great find,,,get it done,,,,,
updated pics
Here is a picture of the old "steel Soldier" after two weeks of INTENSE shop time. When I pulled this dodge to my class and told the kids that I wanted to drive it in the upcoming "Farmers Day Parade" in home town they laughed.
After a few discriminating words of encouragement that only a high school shop teacher could utter, they set about breaking it down. The engine needed NO work...thank the Lord! We did have to rebuild the master cylinder, replaces all 4 wheel cylinders, and the soft break lines. I little bit of fuel tank cleaning, replacing fuel lines, filters etc.
The bed, fenders, hood grill, doors etc were removed, and stripped to bare metal....mostly. Some replacement panels were fabricated for rusted out areas which needed cutting out. They were welded in and ground smooth.
We managed to get it all back together, shoot a coat of paint on it and throw some stars to it. My little boy Michael and I along with two students DID drive it in the parade today! Lots of veterans came by and oohed and ahhed over it. I could not begin to count the pictures taken of it.
We are a long way from where we want to be, but it did get a lot of attention today.
Oh, I also put my 1917a1 and tripod in the bed.....just for kicks! It got about as much attention! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, but that was the best I could do.
Here is a picture of the old "steel Soldier" after two weeks of INTENSE shop time. When I pulled this dodge to my class and told the kids that I wanted to drive it in the upcoming "Farmers Day Parade" in home town they laughed.
After a few discriminating words of encouragement that only a high school shop teacher could utter, they set about breaking it down. The engine needed NO work...thank the Lord! We did have to rebuild the master cylinder, replaces all 4 wheel cylinders, and the soft break lines. I little bit of fuel tank cleaning, replacing fuel lines, filters etc.
The bed, fenders, hood grill, doors etc were removed, and stripped to bare metal....mostly. Some replacement panels were fabricated for rusted out areas which needed cutting out. They were welded in and ground smooth.
We managed to get it all back together, shoot a coat of paint on it and throw some stars to it. My little boy Michael and I along with two students DID drive it in the parade today! Lots of veterans came by and oohed and ahhed over it. I could not begin to count the pictures taken of it.
We are a long way from where we want to be, but it did get a lot of attention today.
Oh, I also put my 1917a1 and tripod in the bed.....just for kicks! It got about as much attention! Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, but that was the best I could do.
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That's one heckuva turnaround in a couple of weeks, and nothing like some public adulation to keep interest up.
Very nice.
Steve
Very nice.
Steve
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Wow that looks great.
NICE find Reb! I also have a '51 M37. You got a great deal IMO. Your's has a lot of parts that are near unobtainium. Whatever you do don't throw away or modify anything until you KNOW what it is, how rare it is and what it's worth. Even the bolts on the M37 are unique. Be sure to register your's with G741.org. I have a rusted out 37 for parts so I might be able to help your with the light protector. I don't check in here very often but PM if you have questions.