Re: Buying my first M-37,What do I need to Know?

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Posted by chris on May 26, 1997 at 11:44:57:

In Reply to: Buying my first M-37,What do I need to Know? posted by Gerry Zell on May 25, 1997 at 12:16:15:

: I'm just getting into Military Vehicle ownership.
: I found a decent deal on an M-37.
: What do I need to know about this beast to be informed
: when I go to look at it?
: Are parts going to be available at a decent price.
: Is it wise to get into this type of vehicle?

: HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

: Gerry Zell

Look closely at the wiring. The insulation cracks and falls off creating a fire hazard. New harness are available for $150-200.
Also the ignition is often changed to 12 volt. The original system was 24 volt waterproof. New wires for 24 V are over $100 set, plugs $8 each or so.

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: : : I'm just getting into Military Vehicle ownership. : : I found a decent deal on an M-37. : : What do I need to know about this beast to be informed : : when I go to look at it? : : Are parts going to be available at a decent price. : : Is it wise to get into this type of vehicle? : : HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : : Gerry Zell : Look closely at the wiring. The insulation cracks and falls off creating a fire hazard. New harness are available for $150-200. : Also the ignition is often changed to 12 volt. The original system was 24 volt waterproof. New wires for 24 V are over $100 set, plugs $8 each or so.

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