Yeah, but you forgot the MV Anonymous 12 Step Program!
Joe
--- Lisa <jeepcj8@home.com> wrote:
> First, manuals. Either from Portrayal Press, or
> Military Media on CD rom.
> They will give breakdowns, pictures, parts listings,
> and informtion on
> repair.
> Second, join MVPA, you will receive the magazines
> Supply Line and Army
> Motors. Supply Line will educate you on where to buy
> parts.
> Third, subscribe to Military Vehicles Magazine.
> Great source for restoration
> information, parts sources, and military vehicles.
> Fourth, find a local club and join. M37/M43's are
> popular, most clubs have
> members who have them. They can be a good source for
> information/parts. The
> club activities are fun, and help promote
> rememberance of US military
> history.
> Fifth, attend as many military vehicle shows/swap
> meets as time and money
> allows. Again, knowledge and parts.
> You have already discovered the Mil Veh mailing
> list, a great help in
> encouragement for your restoration. The internet has
> a few valuable links to
> M37 sites:
> http://www.olive-drab.com/
> http://www.bigelectric.com/wwwboard/wwwboard.html
> http://www.off-road.com/dodge/military/
> http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/
> http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com/
> http://www.mvpa.org/
> http://allpar.com/mopar/flat.html
> http://www.trader-johns-outpost.com/index.html Met
> them at Aberdeen, nice
> guys.
> http://www.mvpc.com/ For your 24v wiring
> needs...Jeff Smith is very
> knowledgable and helpful
> http://www.military-media.com/index.html
> .....and on and on. This should keep you busy for a
> while!
> Good luck and have fun!
> Lisa
>
> Tom DeGraw wrote:
>
> > Hi.....I recently (yesterday) purchased my first
> military vehicle, a
> > 1953 Dodge M-37. Right now it's on a cattle farm;
> has cattle racks on
> > the back; has been painted yellow (yuk!!) and
> runs. I think it needs a
> > water distribution pipe and I know it needs some
> long-overdue care.
> > I don't think I can restore it to showroom status,
> but I would like to
> > make it look like it was intended to. Any
> suggestions from anyone?
> > Thanks...Tom DeGraw
> > Foggy Bottom Surplus
> > Kanab, UT
> > surplus@kanab.net
> >
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