Dodge M37 Restoration Guide: Covers All 1951-1968 Military M37, M42, M43, & B1 Models

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Summary: Best Book if you own an M37
Review: David Ahl, one-time owner and publisher of Military Vehicles Magazine wrote this book It will be regarded as "The" book on the subject for years to come. 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.
The foundation of Dodge M37 Restoration Guide is the compilation of various M37-related articles from the pages of Miltary Vehicles Magazine. But it doesn't end there. 19 pages reproduce several rare, U.S. Army M37 references, including a little-known Modification Work Order for reinforcing the tailgates of all M37 vehicles. In addition, the author has added 40 more pages comprising some of the best parts diagrams available from original Department of the Army Supply Manuals. These pages alone guarantee that this is a book that will get dirty in your garage. Thankfully, it is inexpensive enough to allow most to have a copy in the library as well as a garage copy.
Whether you own an M37, M42, M43, M37B1, or are considering the purchase of one, or simply love the brute-like characteristics of Dodge military trucks, this book will fill an important gap in your library. As with any specialty vehicle book, the print run on this book was probably on the small side, so don't put this one off until later. Buy it today!

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Summary: A good start for restoring an M37
Review: This book gives a very nice overview of the M37. Includes history, production numbers, pictures etc. Many how-to type chapters. The book is at times a little short on detail, especially those little items that make a restoration complete. Not really a book written by an expert, but almost a journal of David Ahl's restoration of his own truck. Many of the chapters appear to be simple reprints of articles out of military vehicle magazine. Included are some general tips for those new to vehicle restoration. Importantly the book includes nearly 40 pages of exploded parts diagrams and a chart on lubrication order. These alone are probably worth the price of the book. Overall, a good book at a fair price.