DODGE M37

DODGE M37; completely disassembled & built from the bare frame up. Considerable body panel repairs were done as a fair amount of rust through damage was revealed after the blasting process was completed. This was an ex-brush fire truck & of course had the usual fire service modifications of holes cut in body panels, etc. Cutting & welding in new panels repaired rust damaged & modified areas. All mechanical components were built to new specs using TIMKEN bearings & seals exclusively throughout.

Service performed:

• New 130 horsepower Cummins 4BTA turbocharged,
• After cooled diesel engine with an optional cold start system,
• K&N high-flow air filter with an instrument panel filter restriction indicator,
• Custom all aluminum radiator with coolant recovery reservoir,
• Spicer 5-speed over-drive transmission,
• New Process two-speed transfer case,
• Dodge differentials built with 4.89 ratio gearing,
• 12 volt electrical system,
• Dual 12 volt batteries providing 1,700 cranking amps,
• Stewart-Warner electronic instrumentation,
• All new custom wiring harness with enclosed 7 circuit breaker box,
• Electric windshield wipers, back up lights & reverse alarm,
• Dual fan cab heater offering 33,000 BTU output,
• 4 wheel disc brakes with dual reservoir master cylinder,
• Hydraulic power steering,
• Sprayed on bed liner,
• Radial tires,
• Custom made black vinyl cab top,
• M35A2 style stack type chrome exhaust system & stainless steel Jr. west coast mirrors,
• Custom grill guard & auxiliary driving lights.
• Windshields & door windows were replaced with bronze tinted safety glass,
• All new weather-strips throughout,
• Covered seats in black vinyl. (Vince Clark Upholstery of Norwood, N.C,)

The truck is finished in the TIMKEN corporate color logo of Timken orange & black urethane buffed to a high gloss, as this truck will be used in the advertisement of Timken's broad product coverage in the automotive aftermarket. Framework & a banner for set up in the bed of the truck with the TIMKEN corporate logo was designed & built by Don Forkey & crew, Cadillac Sign Company of Norwood, N.C. to be used in parades & other advertising promotions. We were very honored that TIMKEN chose M-Series to build this truck.

Enjoy browsing through the photos of the build process; it is an exceptionally detailed build with lots of little extras. The truck was transported to the Timken Research Center in Canton, OH. by Ray Patton Trucking of Hillsville, VA.