Posted by Chris Davis on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at 1:53PM :
Hi Everyone,
I'm selling this truck on eBay. Starting bid is $450. Here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2403615978
And here's a site with more photos:
http://www.webworldinc.com/cdavis/M37fs/Index.htm
Body:
It looks to have spent its life in Southern California, so the body is pretty straight and solid for a 50-year-old truck. It does have surface rust here and there, and a couple more dedicated spots under the headlights and in the lower front fender mount points (both common issues on these trucks). Overall though, it’s in good shape, with running boards, toolbox floor, bed, tailgate, bottom of doors, etc, free of real rust.
The glass is cracked in all the windows. The frames are in good shape, and the side window winding mechanisms are there. The drivers side door latch linkage is hanging loose inside the door, and will need to be re-attached. The passenger door linkage works intermittently and will need to be adjusted.
A roll bar has been added. It looks like it wouldn't be too difficult to remove, but it is well built, and low enough for the soft or hard tops to still fit. The tailgate and bed are in good shape. There are a couple small cuts made in the bed… what for, I don't know. You can see them in the photo of the bed at:
http://www.webworldinc.com/cdavis/M37fs/Index.htm
Engine:
The electrical system has been converted from 24 to 12 volts. I was able to hook a battery up in the under seat position and crank the engine, but the wiring is old and cobbled together and while it would crank, it wouldn't start.
I checked the coil, cleaned up the points/plugs and replaced cracked plug wires with donors from the garage. I disconnect the alternator, and simply ran jumpers from the starter to the coil. I gravity fed fuel to the carb and found it starts and runs well, with good oil pressure. The carb needs to be gone through (the float seems to stick) and it doesn't idle well. The clutch needs adjustment. It doesn't want to release right away, and is rather sudden in engagement when you let the pedal out.
I've run it around the yard, plus on and off the trailer to have it weighed. Those aren't long runs but the cooling system doesn't appear to leak. I was able to check high and low range and the PTO output to the winch. The brakes aren't working (parking brake does work) so I didn't take it out on the street but the engine sounds really good.
Wheels & Tires:
The tires aren't much good. The front two have decent tread, but the sidewalls have some ugly cracks in them. Three of the four wheels are WWII era Dodge combat rims. One is the standard M37 rim. I believe the WWII rims are worth more than the standard M37 rims, so you shouldn't have any trouble trading back. If you decide to keep the WWII rims, you've only got to hunt up one more.
Brakes:
Not currently working. Unknown as to condition of the pads, but master cylinder and brake cylinders are all there.
Winch:
This is the stock Braden LU4-R winch. The manual lists it capacity at 7,500 lbs. The PTO is working, delivering power to the winch, but I can't get the winch clutch handle (on the winch itself) into the “engage” position. The cable is in good shape.
Vehicle is located in Southern California, Lake Elsinore specifically. Buyer arranges and pays for transport. I have a trailer and would be willing to deliver or meet half way (within a 3 to 400 mile radius) if compensated for fuel and time. Probably cost less than a commercial transport company would charge. Let me know your location and we can explore that option if you wish
Thanks, and feel free to email me with any questions you have,
Chris Davis
Lake Elsinore, CA
cdavis@webworldinc.com
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