Posted by Chris MacAllister on Saturday, June 25, 2005 at 9:46AM :
In Reply to: Chris if you are serious about a M 37 posted by Bruce in wet and snowy Sechelt on Friday, June 24, 2005 at 1:27AM :
Bruce,
I looked at the listing and was turned off by the mileage (44k) and the fact the truck had been repainted. It was a clean, straight, rust free truck, but honnestly, there are lots of M37s like this one out there. I'd say this truck is worth $4-5000. I was real interested in a Utah truck that listed 2 months ago. It was really clean and still had the original paint. Problem was the military markings were painted out with a brush as were the doors and hood. I almost traveled from Indiana to look at it but knew I was not going to be happy with the paint. Finding a truck with original government paint has been the hardest part. Most were painted red or white when surplused out to local fire or Civil Defense departments. I'm looking for that needle in a haystack and my past experience tells me if I look long enough and post enough Wanted ads, I'll find it.
Thanks,
Chris