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Post by onecooldude on Mar 8, 2010 20:58:02 GMT -5
yes sir after 15 year of keeping track of those truck and a few owner and missing a deal on them more then one time for various reason i finnally got my hand on 4 of the 4500 canadian made m 37 ever produced , they are 1950 era, geez i so happy i can't stay in place , full restoration to follow.... picture of the truck  and the goals i have for restoring them (as you can see i have a lot of work ahead)  going to get the first one home tomorow...yes ;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by charles on Mar 9, 2010 19:38:26 GMT -5
they do look kool and ride a lot better than I expected congratulation dude welcome back to wheeling...  |
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 9, 2010 20:27:44 GMT -5
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 9, 2010 20:40:15 GMT -5
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 9, 2010 20:52:25 GMT -5
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 15, 2010 16:56:40 GMT -5
well today i took a trip in time to get some parts to get me going, the plan is to get both engine running like a song in the 54 and 55, then put the 54 up for sale to provide money to buff up the 55, bougth a new gaz pump all of the flexible brake line that where packaged in 64 but are still brand new, and some rubber for the ends of the shocks, changed the fuel pump on the 55 but it is still stutering so tomorow i plan on taking the carb appart and cleaning it , and i will put a good pump on the 54 too it is amazing how few tool was needed to replace the pump, even the bolt holding it in place where longer to get the removal faster , took about 15 min to swap them lol any how here are some pics new parts  the long bolt holding the pump and the few tool needed to replace it  old pump  new shiny pump 60 years old!!!  also some pic of the kids in it , they love driving in it my oldest pretending to drive...  and me giving them a ride  |
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Post by tanked on Mar 17, 2010 20:18:15 GMT -5
Nice looking old rigs, Ive been looking at those rigs every morning that I pass there and then all of a sudden They are GONE!!. I hate myself for not stopping by. It will be nice to see someone finally restoring them.
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 18, 2010 18:00:02 GMT -5
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 25, 2010 16:47:07 GMT -5
got the front clip off now in the process of taking every bolt apart and puting anti seize until i get to restoring them parts  |
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 26, 2010 18:10:07 GMT -5
more taking appart today and amazement on how little rust there is, a few bolt needed heat and one stripped, i have yet to find a rust hole in the floor, the truck went topless today and most of the interior is out , i just have to figure how i am going to take the stearing off with out destroying it , it is very brittle, ill have to find a way to restore it to any how here are the pic of the day topless!!!bring the sexy!!!!  general of the floor  passenger floor board removed  transmission and shifter linkage, note the poor condition of the battery cable passing on top to the starter it was a fire waiting to happen  no rust in the battery box!!!  dash and darn stearing that dont come off  nice solid firewall  nice solid floor pan and transmision tunnel  parts pile is growing  how naked i left it for the week end, no turning back now  |
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Post by butterball on Mar 28, 2010 21:46:06 GMT -5
That is onecool project ya got there Paul can't wait to see that on the trails,gotta love that old school 4x4's
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 30, 2010 18:04:48 GMT -5
more work today on the oldschool build, lol
uploading pictures
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Post by onecooldude on Mar 30, 2010 18:24:59 GMT -5
allrigth , today i have had the cab off and started cleaning and removing stuff from the frame , i also started to cut off the wood carrying gizmo that where welded to the frame with the plasma cutter, did i tell everyone how much that tool is fun to use , ge i like my plasma cutter...lol any how here are the pics, enjoy!! cab less frame started to be cleaned   wood shit started to plasma off  the cab is in very nice shape found just a few hole to fix    |
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Post by onecooldude on Apr 7, 2010 12:38:02 GMT -5
did more work on the m truck yesterday and this morning, pretty close to start restoring the frame , gt some sanding disc and the primer and paint today, gee that stuff is becoming expensive, oh well if i want a good job i have to get the good stuff i guess any how here are the pics, enjoy front frame view  rear frame view  some one did a poor welding job on a crack  another crak by the stearing box mount  transfert case crossmember had a hard life  power train awaiting restoration  striped the rear of the frame this morning  mask , tack cloth and filter for the paint  primer with etching primer in it  the paint formula from sherwin william  paint hardener and reducer, note the color, it is exactly the same as the paint on my nos gas cap, the rigth olive drab, cool  pre marked mixing cup for the paint wich goes 8-4-1, and the primer is 1 to 1  now it started raining so i stalled for the day |
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Post by onecooldude on Apr 8, 2010 16:21:27 GMT -5
nice day today had some more work done and started restoring the frame ouf hard labor but it will be worth it, i found some marking stamped in the frame including a serial number , but the number is to faint to show on the camera, you can also see all kind of tool marks on the frame proving it was bended cold or pressed any how here are the pics enjoy! crack ready to be welded  crak welded  where is the crack?  other crack fixing  original dodge black paint showing under the drab  1/3 sanded down  marking stamped in frame    axles waiting restoration  |
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