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Not really, it's full of glossy pic's and it's a quick read. For $18 bucks yes, $700 no way!
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I'd agree, even if its $100 it's not worth it. Just get (or download) the manuals and use the saved money for parts. I did a full frame off restoration and it was no big deal-just takes time.
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This "Restoration" guide is not even worth scanning, it has no real restoration information in it
other that the included copies of parts of manuals. Most of the data in the book is available in existing manual reprints. He recounts painting parts, replacing some bolt-on parts and spraying BBQ paint on the underside of the vehicle. IMHO you are not missing anything important.
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I agree. If anyone wants to pay me hundreds of dollars to buy mine, you are welcome to it. (It came with the truck.)
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I had a copy of David Ahl's book at one time (given to me for a Christmas present when it was published). It was a compilation of his articles in MV Magazine (he was the magazine's publisher).
The info wasn't bad, but the book could have been a lot more...
I no longer have my copy, I loaned it out and never got it back.
My take on the care and feeding, renovation, diesel conversion, etc...of a M37 and of a XM708 is covered on my website...
I have the M37 manuals on my dropbox if anyone wants access...
I have the Lucarelli Chevy V8 Conversion manual (that has more useful info about maintaining a M37 than Ahl's book...) scanned and on my dropbox as well...
The info wasn't bad, but the book could have been a lot more...
I no longer have my copy, I loaned it out and never got it back.
My take on the care and feeding, renovation, diesel conversion, etc...of a M37 and of a XM708 is covered on my website...
I have the M37 manuals on my dropbox if anyone wants access...
I have the Lucarelli Chevy V8 Conversion manual (that has more useful info about maintaining a M37 than Ahl's book...) scanned and on my dropbox as well...
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Hey guys I know this is an old thread but does anybody have a copy of this that they're willing to loan or sell? My 14yo daughter and I have been working on a M-56B1 Dodge shop truck and I would like her to be able to use this for reference material as we work on the truck. I have several print manuals for the truck and I think right now I'd like her to be able to get accustomed to a newer style print publication instead of jumping right in to the 70yo military manuals. Thanks in advance. Joe
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Question: What are copies of Dodge M37 Restoration Guide by David Ahl actually selling for?
I can't find a history on eBay or Amazon. I have an old copy that came with my truck when I bought it. I've never even put the effort into thinking of selling it. I certainly can't see it going for $700 someone mentioned in this thread.
I can't find a history on eBay or Amazon. I have an old copy that came with my truck when I bought it. I've never even put the effort into thinking of selling it. I certainly can't see it going for $700 someone mentioned in this thread.
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One just sold on eBay this week for 205
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Thanks. I guess I need to review how to search for closed sales.
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Are you interested in selling your copy?
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I have a copy that was given to me. It's honestly not what you think...
It's more of a "This is what I did" than a nut by nut restoration. It's good reading, but honestly I haven't cracked mine since initially glancing through it
It's more of a "This is what I did" than a nut by nut restoration. It's good reading, but honestly I haven't cracked mine since initially glancing through it
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I hoping to keep my 14 year old daughter interested in the restoration of our truck (trucks) and thinking a couple of books like this will be able to connect her to the project and get her started
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PM sent.
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Depends on what they are going for... and if I can find it. I've been too busy to look much yet.
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No worries, I've talked to kendelrio and have one coming that he was willing to share with us
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@kendelrio , you're a nice guy, despite what everyone says 
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I don't listen to them anyway!@kendelrio , you're a nice guy, despite what everyone says
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Honestly, I would introduce her to the Military manuals...they are well written and the foundation that you will create will last a lifetime. I would also introduce her to the PM Magazine articles on the M37 since they are in more of a "cartoon" format having been designed to catch the soldier's eye and be easy to digest...
I think that Dave Lucarelli's GM V8 conversion manual has WAY MORE information on the M37 in general, and how to fix things, then David's book.
The David Ahl book was a compilation of his articles showing what he did. Some info is ok, some is lacking....
I am biased, but I think that I have better information on my website, and know that the collective wisdom here and at the G741.org site is vastly superior to what was in Dave's book.
Will all of the above, I have to say that I was gifted a copy of Dave's book when it first came out, enjoyed the afternoon that I spent in front of a fire reading it, and regret that the person I loaned it to never returned it.
Find one at a yard sale for $25 or less, buy it... don't rely on it as your sole source of wisdom....
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I was gifted a copy and it's been taking up space in a drawer. I sent it to him to enjoy.
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Just popped up on eBay:
Dodge M37 Restoration Guide by David H. Ahl (2001, Trade Paperback) 9780873493277 | eBay
Pages are clean.
www.ebay.com