Thanks, Happy Holidays, Rod Shavers Halftrack and Scout Car Parts
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On Sat, 21 Dec 1996 BRUISER500@aol.com wrote:
> Dear mil-vel list subscribers,
>
> I am writing for specific information on M-37s. I found a '58 M-37 in pretty
> darn good shape that they guy is willing to part with. It has about 16,000
> original miles on it. It has all the original components, top bows and soft
> top. It was used by a local fire department for about 18 years and sold to
> the local rescue squad about 4 years back. It sat Inside a firehouse for all
> of that time, so little to no rust. The rescue squad unfortunately painted
> the truck white.
>
> I test drove and it drove pretty darn good. Just had to choke it a little
> more in the cold morning air until it warmed up. I am a little concerned
> about the transfer case. When I shifted the truck into 4WD low and began to
> accelerate the engine began to rev higher than the power going to the wheels.
> It felt as though is was slipping. It did not do this in 4WD high or 2WD so I
> don't suspect the clutch. Is this normal? What are other M-37s going for
> these days in price? This guy wants $2500 for it. Do you think this is
> reasonable based on the info provided? Please advise. Thank you in advance.
>
> Bob
> bruiser500@aol.com
>