Need help identifying my new M-37 auction find

[Joe Bertram]

Ok guys I recently got a new to me M-37 project truck at auction, it is probably the best shape candidate that I've seen. Engine is out of it, there was one in the bed on a stand. It obviously isn't correct as it has 6 volt equipment on it. I also got another engine in the round metal military container. This truck has no glove box door so no data tags. It has some weird wiring connections behind the grille as well as some holes in the bed sides so I assume maybe some sort of radio truck. There are some numbers on the front bumper as well as on the hood. Good number is US ARMY 2442770. Also maybe tire chains holders on all 5 tires

 

[kendelrio]

It definitely had the rectifier that went in front of the grill (missing now).

Based on the holes and the big electrical block on the firewall, I'd say you're right about it being a radio truck.

 

[NDT]

Wow amazing, you still have 1950's tires on it, those clips are bead locks that replaced bolt together combat wheels. In the 1960's, the Army quit using those, meaning your truck has been left untouched for a long time.
You have/had the 100 amp 24 volt charging system, used to power the radio teletypes or whatever radio complement she had. The pulleys on the engine, water pump and alternator are 4 groove with this system. Those huge shielded cables are part of it too. The engine alternator created 3 phase electricity, the (missing) rectifier in front of the radiator changed the AC to DC, and lastly the regulator or the firewall did the regulating.

Not too many 70 yr old M37s can be restored with just a paint job, looks like yours might.

 

[Joe Bertram]

Thank you so much for the info, tires all dates Goodyear 1954 unfortunately engine is gone so original generator all gone too but I agree this one is probably going to be one of the easier trucks to get back together