M37 military truck history book

Govdeals is the place to bid on government surplus and unclaimed property including heavy equipment, cars, trucks, buses, airplanes, and so much more. The dodge m37 g741 was a threequarter ton fourwheel drive truck. The m37 34 ton 4 wheel drive vehicle made by dodge was primarily used by the u. Then around 1978, the army began selling off its surplus trucks to local governments for a dollar. The dodge power wagon kept the functional military fenders. Introduced in 1951 and serving as dodges followup to the successful wc series trucks of wwii, the m37 saw extensive service by the us armed forces in the korean war. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.

Most military trucks that survive are trucks that were left behind, stateside, during the wars. The 114 ton five quarter m880 series of trucks were based on the dodge w200, a 34 ton capacity pickup body vehicle equipped with a chrysler 318 cid v8 gasoline engine, 3speed automatic transmission, power assisted disk. Find great deals on ebay for dodge military m37 and military vehicles. The dodge g502 34 ton 4x4 trucks were first introduced in late 1941, replacing the dodge 12 tons of 19391941. I posted a few weeks ago about titling my 1962 m37 i bought from gsa. Some military vehicle owners ask how to trace the history of their trucks. At the outset of ww ii, dodge was producing the g505 wc 12 ton series of military light trucks in many models. Covering everything from the history and variations of the venerable dodge. The m37 series vehicles had a unique second life in that they were. It superseded the dodge wc51, wc52, and wc54 trucks in u.

Introduced in 1951, it was used extensively by the united states armed forces during the korean war. Some military vehicle owners ask how to trace the history of their trucks note. Teletypewriter central office anmsc37 in stationary operation, circa 1962. Power wagon photo classifieds power wagon classifieds. The kill a gook for calley phrase written on the front is a reference to u. After many, many years of service, even these trucks had life in them. In a world of flash, glitz and glamour, sometimes you need to step back and enjoy the vintage steel. The dodge m37 threequarter ton four wheel drive truck the dodge m37 threequarter ton truck is a rugged military vehicle that did its part and made a big difference for uncle sam. Dodge military trucks for sale listings secondlifetruck. M37 military vehicle parts midwest military is a supplier and manufacturer of collector military vehicle parts. Whenever im feeling overly cheerful, i pick up the wall street journal and check on the prices of my investments and then depression sets in. The m37 is a custom military design developed starting in 1948 and. Surplus, firearms, vehicles, militaria, electronics, aviation, navy, booksartphotos.

With the success of the world war ii military dodges, it was only natural that the army turned to dodge for. Quantity read more about repair kit wheel cylinder. Ams10 1951 dodge m37 weapons carrier, the truck has only been used for parades the last 11 years and. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Buyers guide on an m37 dodge threequarter ton truck. Dodge m37 historical photographs dodge m37 and military. In the 1970s, they were replaced by the commercial off the shelf based. These m37 s were used by men on a new type of mission, fire departments, forestry departments, city parks departments. It replaced the world war ii willys mb and ford gpw models, and had a total production of more than 60,000 units. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The foundation of dodge m37 restoration guide is the compilation of various m37related articles from the pages of miltary vehicles magazine.

Us military, antique and specialty vehicles for sale. The dodge m37 3 4ton 4x4 truck g741 was dodges followup to their successful wc series from wwii. As the average speed of the vehicles in the military increased, these engine failures became commonplace due to the low. Covering everything from the history and variations of the venerable dodge m37 to restoration, modification, and maintenance of these trucks, this book is an excellent value for the money. M715 kaiser jeep 1 14 ton cargo truck aka fivequarter ton. It was put into service during the korean war and became indispensable thanks to its multipurpose usability. M37 project pages specifications photos antenna h4 headlights datcon guages turn signals. It is a 1952 dodge m37 military truck that has been put. The mud guards were common to nearly all early car and truck makers, while some early dodge military trucks had the more modern teardropstyle fender, they became clogged with mud in the field, so military trucks quickly changed to the older style. Military truck transmission cover floor pan new old stock m37.

Johns 1952 dodge m37 army truck ride thru the woods julius tasselmyer. Surplus city jeep parts 4514 pacific heights road oroville, california 95965 phone 8003533772 fax 5305346769 a division of direct surplus sales, inc. We cater to wwii and korean era dodgebuilt vehicles, korean era jeep, and a. The dodge m37 g741 is a threequarter ton fourwheel drive truck. The m37 walk around chapter starts with a number of large fullpage images displaying slightly different m37 trucks restored as vietnam era us army or. Army second lieutenant william calley, the officer found guilty of murdering 22 unarmed south vietnamese civilians in the my lai massacre on march 16, 1968. A 1958 dodge m37 retired military truck in running and driving condition. We often cover latemodel trucks and suvs, but that doesnt mean we dont appreciate a serious dose of beautiful natural patina.

More than 115, 000 dodge m37 pickup trucks were produced between 1951 and. M37 military vehicle body parts midwest military is a supplier and manufacturer of collector military vehicle parts. The form 97 i received had just the numbers on the dash plate 65912 and i was wondering if i should have it corrected to reflect the entire serial number from the frame which is 2661165912. Military trucks for sale 5 ton 6x6 truck m39m809 military surplus vehicles used military trucks. The m38 was a military version of the thencurrent civilian jeep cj3a. A visual history of the armys most versatile heavy truck 19411950. The dukw colloquially known as duck is a sixwheeldrive amphibious modification of the 2 1. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. In 1965 kaiser jeep corporation started the design and developing for. G741 series military dodge vintage military trucks. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Four speed manual transmission with four wheel drive. M37 105 mm howitzer motor carriage, developed from m24 chaffee.

The primary power is supplied by a trailermounted generator pu294g. M37 military other parts for other vehicles for sale ebay. I was the winning bidder and am now the proud owner. As with all wwp titles, the book opens with the short chapter on vehicle history, explaining the origins of the m37 and providing technical data on the truck. This information is based on procedures in effect from from the early days of world war ii into the middle 1980s and applies to dodge military trucks up to and including the m880 series used by the army. This may be the oldest dodge m37 truck in existence the th one to be produced. The first is the vehicle log book used to record everything from the vehicles procurement to its. Over 50 years of supplying parts and technical advise to the jeep enthusiast.

This truck is modified,but it would make a great workhorse. It is a highly sought after vehicle by collectors and military aficionados even today, for rebuild and restoration. Maybe i should have listened to my fatherinlaw whose motto was spend your money on toys and tools and the future will take care of itself. It superseded the dodge wc51, wc52 and wc54 trucks in us service and was used extensively by the united states armed forces during the korean war. This m37 was bought at a closed bid county highway department auction in mo with only 26,366 miles on the odometer. We cater to wwii and korean era dodgebuilt vehicles, korean era jeep, and a few other wwii vehicles. Are you trying to find 1953 dodge b4pw 1 ton power wagon values. Tracing the unit assignment history texas power wagon. Dodge m37 classics for sale classics on autotrader. This example is offered by the seller with a removable metal hard top and is sold with a bill of sale and transferable maine registration. Get the best deals on dodge m37 when you shop the largest online selection at. The central station is designed to be mounted in a shelter on a standard m37 34ton truck. This is a piece of american history that has been restored to use. It has a newer stainless steel fuel tank with an electric fuel pump.