Posted by geprge on July 30, 1999 at 10:45:42:
In Reply to: Re: '54 M37 3/4T Military to buy or not?????? posted by john k. seidts on July 29, 1999 at 19:40:11:
Also stock up on aspirin, bandaids,and Sportcreme. Parts on those babies are heavy,heavy. You'll need a good floor jack for sure to boost the trans, transfer case, etc. Remember they were made for war and built to take a beating.
The wheels weigh a ton. Under no circumstances try to change your own tires. Leave that to the pros at the truck shops. They have the equipment.
Have a friend who drives his to work all the time. The 35 mph to speed doesn't bother him. He stays on local streets and leaves early.
Have fun.