m37 dump truck

[j10]

how rare is a m37 dump truck? what would one not running but complete be worth? thanks

 

[da_sgt]

The dump version of the M37 would be the XM708 I do believe. Not very common Is the one your looking simply a modification by the owner, or a true XM

 

[DaveP]

i guess part of it would depend on the condition of whatever is there. mostly the not so common parts like the hoist, box, tailgate. what is the wheelbase of this unit? the ones i've saw have had longer than standard 37 wheelbase.

 

[CGarbee]

The XM708 has the same wheelbase as the M37... About 200 of them got built... Chasis is the XM53B1 which is the same as the M37's chasis except that it has extra springs in the rear and some additional frame reinforcement along with boosted brakes. The specification PDF is interesting reading, and goes into some detail on just what constitutes an XM708 and they didn't formally cancel the spec until 1980...
http://www.lchu.net/mil/A2Z/T-62047B3N1.htm

The longer cab/chasis that was supplied for such things as the R2 Crash truck and for mounting the CMU series of contract maintenence bodies is the M56 or M56B1 which has a similar, beefed up suspension and frame to the M53 chais but is the same length as the M43 ambulance

Photos of a restored XM708 (shots S and T) are located on my misc. page at:
http://www.garbee.net/~cabell/photosmisc.htm

Shots of the XM708 that I just purchased (but have yet to pick up) are located at:
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7081.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7082.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7083.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7084.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7085.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7086.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7087.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7088.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm7089.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm70810.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm70811.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm70812.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm70813.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm70814.jpg
http://www.ipass.net/cgarbee/xm70815.jpg

Enjoy,

 

[DaveP]

darn, just when i was thinking i had a dump cab and chassis. oh well. i is the 126" or so wheelbase. this is why i thought it might be a dump. it is a great runner tho. 6000 mi. looks like air force blue. w/o winch.

 

[cranetruck]

That's a great find! I strongly believe in MV variants that make them more useful to us civilians.

 

[j10]

thanks for all the info i'll do some more research on it to see if it is worth picking up

 

[da_sgt]

Dave P,

As far as I know the 126" wheelbase was the M43 Ambulance which you don't have. Or the M271 (V-41) which is the telephone installation light maintance and cable splicing truck

 

[DaveP]

i'll have to check for #'s now. this has me curious.

 

[earlschieb]

thanks for all the info i'll do some more research on it to see if it is worth picking up

Darn, is it in my neck of the woods also? I just live across the state line, and a hair north of you. If you find out more, and do not want it, let me know Please.

 

[j10]

you must be Mooch's buddy this is the one that he showed you the pics of its a little ruff for what he's asking for it. if anyone wants it, its in newport ky the guy that owns it is Aron his # is 513-233-5243 he also has a m37 line truck not shure if thats what its called has a service body on it and a few other m37's they are all pretty rough