Brent,
Sounds like you have a good find. As Lisa posted you can always paint and get
the missing gizmos later. Finding something that starts, stops and has not been
gotten to by the "Iron Moths" is the key. I picked my 52 M-37 up couple of
years ago from the Ohio Mil Reserve it was an active vehicle when they got the
word to dump their old stuff and get "new" hand me downs. As there is no "blue
book" on this stuff the value is in the eye of the buyer. Mine with winch,5 new
tires,full seats,canvas, green paint (which it still wears with unit flashes
etc...) 30K on the odometer, 24V with signals etc... a couple of K more than
your target vehicle. From your description if I were still looking and it
passed before me I would (most likely) plop down the dead presidents and start
havin' fun.
Jus my 0.02 worth. Good luck.
Daryl Lehman
52' M-37
Brent McClearen wrote:
> Subject: M37 found, value questions
>
> List,
>
> Once again, I found an M37 nearby that I am considering buying. Owner asking
> around $2,000 and is firm.
> Here is the situation.
>
> Runs and drives perfect and all 4WD stuff works perfect.
> 1963 Model, open cab
> Very little rust except in the bottom panel of the bed.
> Engine rebuilt, blasted and painted satin black, runs perfect
> Engine compartment and cab interior sandblasted and painted desert tan
> (semi-gloss, unfortunately)
> All guages present and working
> converted from 24 to 12 volt, battery box installed in engine compartment.
> Oil bath breather removed and replaced by civvy filter (still has original)
> Starter replaced w/12 volt
> Distributor and wires replaced by civvy one
> Absolutely no oil leaks
> Brake master and wheel cylinders all new (left rear seems to be leaking a
> bit)
> Tires have 25% tread remaining
> All glass present, but fogged a bit
> Seat covers new, but made from civvy cloth
> No top bows or canvas at all
> Small troop seat (about 12" square) behind passenger seat (Is this a radio
> truck?)
> No spare tire
> Missing both headlights and brackets
> Missing bumperettes
> Non-winch model
> Floor boards almost perfect, one rustout size of a quarter
>
> So what do you think, is it worth it?
>
> Thanks,
> Brent brent@multipro.com
>
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