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Posted by Photo Classifieds [68.189.254.50] on Sunday, September 02, 2012 at 08:55:51 :
1952 Dodge M-37 Military vehicle.
Oh ya it RUNS, and actually runs well. If you are not familiar with these vehicles, let me share a few things:
They were made to be multifunctional:
Including many access panels for a snorkel (this is so it can pass through deep water, I'm guessing about 4 or 5 feet)
Arctic heater
Winches
Gas can mounts that have also been used to mount rifles or a spare tire
Hard top is removable
The front windows open and the entire windshield can be folded down
Rear end has heavy duty (overload) springs
Rear had to carry a pump and a large water tank (it looks like it was set up as a fire truck)
Bed had mounting holes which also lead us to believe this was the case- fire truck. The holes are mounting holes not rust holes.
The truck is in its 90% original form. Changes that we have found while working on the truck:
The frame has been cut and re-welded. We don't know if it was from an accident or to put in a heavy duty rear end.
The interior is original except for the seats; however, we found an extra original seat that we will include with the purchase.
It has the Dodge D45 flathead inline 6 cylinder motor.
It has been converted from 24 volt to 12 volt.
Almost everything works.
Working: choke, lights, high beams, blinkers, oil pressure gauge, amp. gauge, temp. gauge, 4wd, hazards. It has the original tags on the glove box and a two lever transfer case.
Not working: the brake lights and emergency brake.
There are some rust holes on the top and one access panel. The body is in fair condition, but straight. This thing is a beast and drives like a military vehicle- STIFF. One cool truck! The military used this before the Hummer.
Parts are easy to get, and I have two manuals (pdf files) that will go with the truck. I also have a clean Title. This truck is still one of my current projects so I am still working on it.
We have so many projects that we are working on that we are ready to say goodbye to our Dodge and bless someone else that is hungry to start a new project for themselves.
Contact Patricia Skoien (818) 238-7658 or emial patriciaskoien@yahoo.com
Joe Skoien (818) 269-0427 oe email joeskoien@yahoo.com