Rolling M-37 chassis with drive train for sale! [Archive]

Irish

10-17-2007, 03:12 PM

New guy here. Hate my first post to be a for sale but I don't have anything else worthwhile to contribute yet. Have learned alot already.
I have a '53 M-37 rolling chassis that isn't needed anymore. Engine, trans and transfer case are. The only thing missing is the driveshafts. Intermediate shaft is there. 4 wheels and junk tires. Rolls OK. Not a winch chassis.
Located in Los Angeles.
$750 out of line?
Make me an offer. I'll have some pictures shortly.
Thanks!

MoparNorm

10-17-2007, 05:38 PM

Welcome!
Having a worthwhile comment is in the eye of the reader and frankly...it hasn't stopped me yet....ha!ha!
I know of at least two guys in the LA Area that might be interested, but they post here and can do their own talking.
Any photos?
What region of LA? One of them is south in the O.C. and one is east in San Bernardino, both have trailers and could already be on your doorstep....= ) They have a virus....= )

Irish

10-17-2007, 05:40 PM

haha
Thanks Norm. I'm in L.A but the chassis is Palmdale area.
I'll get some pix this weekend. I'm going for a visit this weekend.

MoparNorm

10-17-2007, 05:42 PM

Dang!.... two of them drove right through Palmdale last Sunday! Bypassing the tunnel fire after coming back from the Hollister Rally....= (

Bruce

10-17-2007, 06:21 PM

Irish

10-18-2007, 02:42 PM

Thanks Bruce!
I looking forward to hanging around here. I really have my heart set on a '41 WC command car (like everybody else!) but it'll have to wait. My brother in law is in the hunt for a same year ambulance. They will be both stockers except for better brakes and some hp upgrades. Drive SoCal freeways and you'll understand!
And I'm looking for a tailgate for a M-37 or at least one I can measure so I can fab one up.

Bruce

10-18-2007, 04:27 PM

Irish

10-18-2007, 05:30 PM

Before I knew what I was doing, I was south of the border<LOL>! Kurt Hirte might be able to help you out, he's in Costa Mesa, good horse trader he is.
I'll measure mine in a little bit, getting ready to do some sanding.

HAHA! I've gotten lost more than once. I really try not to get lost in Compton in the dark. And it did happen going on a fabled "32 Ford in a garage" hunt.
Tailgate info would be great! No rush.
I gotta dig up a few pix of the front/back of one to see how it is put together anyhow. Any idea on the gauge the OEM gates are made from?

Bruce

10-18-2007, 10:43 PM

I'm thinking it's 16 guage, a couple of guys are doing repros, Sheldon of JeePanelsPlus in Paris, ME might be the maker of most, if not all of the near perfect copies.
Someone on your coast had some made, but they were $$'y?

MoparNorm

10-19-2007, 01:23 AM

I'm leaning towards 14ga on the structural parts, ... if not all of it in 14ga.
The lighter Civilian gates were 16ga.

Bruce

10-19-2007, 10:08 AM

I figured we would get some more input, most likely Norm is correct, as usual. Thanks Norm,

MoparNorm

10-19-2007, 10:28 AM

I don't have the technical specs in front of me, I'm going by what I have read from other models.
I'm willing to bet that Paul Cook may have some documentation that will confirm/correct this info.
PAUL?

Irish

10-19-2007, 05:02 PM

Wow! You guys are good! Thanks all but don't go out of your way. No rush. I'm not starting tailgate until the new year. Thought it might be handy to have the measurements if I get a wild hair one day.
Maybe somebody has some inner windshields laying around?
Gotta ask...I am willing to trade for stuff!

Luke

10-19-2007, 06:40 PM

Irish,
I'm going to ask a dumb question since I'm new to the older Dodge's.. Are the rims a standard split or combats on the M-37 chassis ?

Have to say, I've missed my Command car twice .. still kicking myself !..

Irish

10-19-2007, 07:19 PM

Without a picture it's a fair question. Just regular split rims on this one.
The combats as far as I know were on WWII WC chassis only. I'm no expert by any means. I haven't seen a original M37 wearing them doesn't mean they didn't come with them. I did a stash of combats hiding in the hills. I might go drag them down if there is some intertest.

Luke

10-19-2007, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the reply Irish...

Thought that might be the deal.. but couldn't hurt to ask ..

If you have a set of Combats that you are thinking of selling, please let me know...

Dave
burnnvairyahoo.com

Bruce

10-19-2007, 07:36 PM

Always interested, but my/your location might kill the deal?

Irish

12-11-2007, 12:31 PM

Still got it...anybody in SoCal want it? I'll trade for a tailgate or ? plus cash.
Make an offer! I'm in LA but it is located an hour north of the city in Palmdale.
And I did find the rear driveshaft. Engine is complete and turns.

MoparNorm

12-11-2007, 08:21 PM

JimmieD's a couple of hours from Palmdale, maybe you can entice him into another project...ha!ha!

JStinson

12-11-2007, 11:57 PM

JimmieD's a couple of hours from Palmdale, maybe you can entice him into another project...ha!ha!

Jimmie and Norm stay broke all the time because they compete with each other to see whom can have the most Dodge projects going at one time. Is my analysis correct Norm?

MoparNorm

12-12-2007, 01:51 AM

Ha!
Pretty much!

Irish

12-13-2007, 10:01 AM

Well, either way it has to go by January 1st. If not, it goes for scrap weight. It's just in the way (at a friend's place no less!) and I have zero use for it. I have 3 trucks now!
I'd hate to see go for scrap metal when there is alot of good parts still.
My friend, where the chassis is sitting, has a high desert '57 Dodge cab and chassis if anyone needs parts off it. It's days are numbered as well so act fast.
I'm going up this coming weekend and I'll snap some pix.

MoparNorm

12-13-2007, 10:31 AM

I'm getting more interested, hate to see anything scrapped...look forward to the pics.

Irish

12-13-2007, 02:42 PM

Will have pix up on Sunday.
Maybe not...
Seems my wife reminded me last night that the new counter tops are going in on Saturday so no weekend desert trip for me. If they get done early enough maybe I can disappear for a few hours.

Irish

12-18-2007, 01:26 PM

New price! $400!
This will be ready to go this Sunday AND I'll throw in a set of M37 gauges.
It will go for scrap weight first week of January if I can't get rid of it.
Say you want it and it can sit for a week or two.

MoparNorm

12-18-2007, 02:21 PM

Hey JimD! Will your Townie fit on this?
What's the wheelbase Irish?

Irish

12-18-2007, 03:07 PM

I'm pretty sure she is 112" but it's not a real big deal to add or cut down the frame if it needs to fit something else. Done it a few times myself. Doing it again in a few weeks actually.
And it's a '53 if that makes a difference.

MoparNorm

12-18-2007, 04:22 PM

There you go Jim, the TW is 114"....= ) close enough...

Irish

12-22-2007, 10:34 PM

Last time you'll hear about this one.
Here is a few pix. The engine/trans was rebuilt sometime in the not so distant past as near as I can tell. Turns over by hand.
Clutch/brake pedals assembly is junk and gone. Running boards and brackets are gone. Anything related to the body is gone. I will, however, give the buyer a set of S/W gauges and a 4K cable driven tach as well.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2395/2129483153_3a1fb9cba4_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2345/2129482887_d71250eaa5_o.jpg

W_A_Watson_II

12-23-2007, 08:41 AM

Irish,

It looks like there are two exhaust pipes coming from the manifold. Is that the case? Wish I was in SoCal.

Bruce

12-23-2007, 09:23 AM

I looked at that pic a few times, didn't notice that until you brought it up? Custom made for less back pressure maybe??
Merry Christmas All,

Irish

12-23-2007, 09:29 AM

It's a Dodge part, number and all. I looked at that and thought it was kind of weird.

MoparNorm

12-23-2007, 12:34 PM

Headers!
The value just doubled! post that picture at the "Header Thread"...= )

Irish

12-23-2007, 01:27 PM

It looks a factory cast piece to me. I'll get the part number off it later.
As I thought, a passenger car factory manifold.
Alittle FYI for you guys:
There is performance stuff out there for these engines. Nicson and Offy both made hi comp heads and Offy made headers and 2x2 intakes.
I have a few catalogs from 53-'58 and it's in there. I scan a few pages when I get a chance.
I am a hot rodder first and MV collector second. ;)
check this guy's engine out. very cool.
http://www.50plymouth.com/04-eng/eng.html

Bruce

12-23-2007, 03:54 PM

My grandfather used to drive his Plymo-Lymo as we called it, with his knees and roll his own cigarettes.
Actually it was a staff car, sort of streched, it did have a pair of jump seats that folded away.
I was disappointed that your sound link didn't work for me, is that still functioning?

Irish

12-23-2007, 05:23 PM

Not my site and the sound page seems to be gone.
Thought some of you guys would get a kick out of a hopped up six.
Try this...same car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMukzqkY0Z8&feature=related
Or this one...kinda short though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYbjUPuiMcQ&feature=related
And this thing still has a date with the crusher. Last call.
$400

Irish

12-29-2007, 07:51 PM

Going once, going twice... I have until January 5th then it's gone for good.
Try your offer.

MoparNorm

12-30-2007, 01:34 AM

I'd take it if I could get up there, I hate to see them go away....

Irish

12-30-2007, 09:46 AM

I'd take it if I could get up there, I hate to see them go away....
There is two ways! 10 Freeway or the 14 and you're there! ;)
Oh and it helps sway you, I think it has about 40,000 miles on it or so the odometer read.

Bruce

12-30-2007, 10:54 AM

I'd take it if I could get up there, I hate to see them go away....

I'd take a stab at it, I wonder if Kurt been to look @ it?

I was was just thinking, Irish, have you posted this on any of the other boards/Forums?

MoparNorm

12-30-2007, 11:00 AM

There is two ways! 10 Freeway or the 14 and you're there! ;)
Oh and it helps sway you, I think it has about 40,000 miles on it or so the odometer read.

The location isn't the problem (I'd be coming from the 138), I just can't get away from work right now, just started some new projects that require my time down here....= (

Irish

12-30-2007, 02:46 PM

I'd take a stab at it, I wonder if Kurt been to look @ it?

I was was just thinking, Irish, have you posted this on any of the other boards/Forums?

Nobody has come to see it yet.
I posted it on craigslist and I was going to eBay it but if I can't get folks in SoCal to take it I doubt I'd get a serious buyer there. I was going try the ss board but figured everyone there reads this one too.
My friend has a roll back and MIGHT be willing to drop it off within 100 miles for extra money. I'd have to ask.
It's really too bad I don't have the room. I'd build some sort of a phantom command car out of it.

Bruce

12-30-2007, 03:23 PM

Try throwing it over on Robi's page, g741.org, not the classified but on the open forum....How about Joe C's page?
Another reason might be that $'s are tight?
Hate to see it go 4 scrap. :~(

Irish

12-31-2007, 08:26 PM

Let's try this.
Anybody wants parts off this thing?
I'll part it out the bare rails... and ship it anywhere on your dime. I have a REASONABLE shipper coming to SoCal heading east to MO. in Feb.
Just ask.

MoparNorm

12-31-2007, 08:45 PM

I bet the guys at the header thread want those split exhaust manifolds...?

W_A_Watson_II

12-31-2007, 11:08 PM

What part of MO?

Irish

01-02-2008, 07:33 PM

What part of MO?
His home base is Crane, MO. Southwest.
Email me at : coololdjunk@yahoo.com
if this something you want to do and I'll put you directly in touch with him.
Ben is a super nice guy, ALWAYS on time and the price is the price. No hidden surprises. And one of the most reasonable rates you will find.