1953 Dodge M-37 WEAPONS CARRIER! ONLY 1,300 miles! PLEASE READ FOR DETAILS

1953 Dodge M37 3/4 ton (yeah right) Weapons Carrier.Her name is "Chunk".Well taken care of, and looking for a new home.
No its not a Jeep! I like Jeeps too, but ITS NOT A JEEP! :)
Built like a tank. Shaped like a truck. The TOUGHEST truck Ive ever owned... period!
It has a top speed of 45mph... maybe 50mph down a mine shaft with a tail wind. Geared LOW!
Owned since 1995. Runs perfectly and always has. Everything works!!!
Starts all the time, every time, on time. Stops good too. Goes where you aim it...literally.
Had a frame off restoration from 96-98 (yours truly) front to back top to bottom. been outside since then, that's why it has the military patina. ZERO RUST! Fuel tank was etched and lined even though it didn't need it. The only thing not original is the generator. It was swapped for a single wire delco remy 24 volt (model S-10) alternator. Properly done. I still have the disassembled generator.
Everything mechanical was done right and mostly with new old stock parts (NOS).
NO, leaf springs front and back, shackles, brake lines, brake shoes, wheel cylinders, window regulators, tail gate, spare tire spinner and mount plate, seals throughout the truck, u joints in all drive lines including the pto drive line, nos wiring harness etc, etc, etc,etc, etc. Lots of receipts.
The engine was completely rebuilt and also balanced. Set up for unleaded fuels.
There is only 1,300 miles since everything was done. Front to back. Top to bottom.
230 C.I. flat head 6 cylinder (78HP)
New process 420 transmission (4 speed)
New process 200 series divorced transfer case (1:96 to 1 ration)
Chrysler 10" axles (5:38 to 1 ratio)
Suspension is stock government equipment (NOS springs shackles, etc, etc, etc, etc)
Tires are original Korean war vintage. One is WWII vintage... no I'm not joking.
Equipped with all the good stuff ... 10,000 LB (yeah right) Braden LU4 PTO powered winch with correct hemp lined wire rope, pioneer tool kit with a locking mechanism that I made to keep people honest on the NOS tail gate, fold down troop seats in the bed, correct radio antenna and mount, black out lighting system for convoying in the dark without aircraft seeing you, removable cab top (no canvas), water proof ignition (distributor, plug wires and plugs), waterproof fuel system (Carter ETW-1 carburetor), engine is set up for unleaded fuel and balanced, individual safari windows in the main windshield, fold down windshield, swivel pintle hook, roll down door windows, good glass, good upholstery, etc, etc, etc, etc.
Will ford up to 42" of water WITHOUT a fording kit, and above the cab with a fording kit. These weapons carriers were developed in 1950 and used from 1951-1968. After that, they were phased out and replaced by the Kaiser 715 5 1/4 ton truck (Jeep Gladiator).
Lots and lots more. This truck is incredible!!!
rides nice and smooth over the roughest wash board roads! No I'm not joking.
I regularly drive and start this baby of mine. I don't go far, but it keeps its in great shape.
I give this truck a "Very good" rating and not excellent, because it needs paint.I think that a solid weekend and good planning would get this painted perfectly.
I have a bunch of extra parts that were never needed, but I purchased them just in case, and they still haven't been needed, such as complete manuals, extra transfer cases (2), carb, little do dads, tow bar for towing, nomenclature (data plates), stencils for the stars, etc, etc,etc,etc.Fluids were regularly changed, and the engine was always warmed up before driving. It now does more sitting than driving even though I still start her and drive her about 3 times a month.The seats have been re-upholstered at least six times so far. Once again they have fresh high density foam and heavy cotton duck.Remember that this is a former Air Force truck that was hardly used, and when it was, it wasn't used hard. You can see my finger pointing at the under coating that is now falling off after almost a quarter century of me applying it. It shows the Air Force Blue. It has three coats of original paint maybe four. It went blue, yellow, blue, and I believe blue a second time.There is a few tiny bubbles in the paint on the edge of the right rear fender were it mounts to the bed. I scraped it off with my pocket knife to show you its really light. No holes! I can remove a fender if you would like to see in depth. Let me know.It was lots of fun building this truck. A true labor of love. I'm much older now. If you were to ask me if I would restor another M37 if I was given th opportunity, I would say YES!Another upgrade that I did was to the winch. I added bronze bushings to the clutch shaft, so the clutch shaft wouldn't run on the aluminum case winch is dumb, and I made a duplicate and properly machines steel clutch engagement handle and a HARDENED STEEL clutch indexing plate instead of the crappy aluminum that gets wallowed out holes and lets the clutch get destroyed. Its absolutely sweet! Look at other Lu4 winches and you'll see what I'm talking about. Done right! And yes... I know the wire rope needs wound all the way in. I'm by myself.
I'm sure I'm missing some things I want to touch on. When I think Of them, I'll add them.
If you have questions, PLEASE ASK! If you need more photos, please let me know.Help me help you. Don't ask questions after the auction. That doesn't do any good. I'll post some videos of it running and other things on you tube.
Clean Nevada title in my name.It has been registered and titled in my name for 23+ years!
I prefer a cashiers check in my name, or direct wire transfer to my bank. Lets not waste each others time. I get paid, and you get the title and truck.This truck is SOLD AS IS. WHERE IS! There is NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.A $500 paypal deposit is required at the end of the auction.
Buyer responsible for any shipping arrangements. I can of course be there for the truck driver and help load.