I stretch the cab of my old 1952 Dodge M37 to fit modern powered reclining seats inside. Afterwards, I weigh out some of the pros and cons of making the frame shorter, or not.
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@AutoCrete Жыл бұрын
This video popped up in my 'suggested channels' and I do like those old M 37's so what the heck I gave it a watch. I've done some metal fab in the past so watching a fertile mind getting at it is a pleasure. Thank you for keeping your music volume the same as your voice and not choosing 'Beavis and Butthead' favorites. I'll poke my way through your videos over time. Thanks again!
@robertrohler3644 Жыл бұрын
Well done, thanks for showing us good modifications
@BrainsofFrank2 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to save that old steel to use to rebuild the transmission tunnel my friend. Personally I would make the box longer to fit the new frame. Or keep the original m37 box and use the new space between the box and the cab to hold two spare tires
@DavePepperX2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll take that into consideration!
@PeterHatch-mx7zc7 ай бұрын
Back again this is a great build credit to you!!
@wbball15 Жыл бұрын
Just finding your channel, July 2023. Enjoying your take on the Restomod. I'm getting good ideas also from ITCHYOLDFART56
@kobusdutoitbosman62404 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks‼️🪖👊🔥
@PeterHatch-mx7zc Жыл бұрын
Watched again real credit to you on your build
@wadegadberry5642 жыл бұрын
You are doing just fine with out the break. Great video. I have a 53 m37. was thinking about extending the cab. Your video showed me just how easy it would be. Thanks
@DavePepperX2 жыл бұрын
It wasn't too bad at all! I should have the seats in it and the floor buttoned up by Friday.
@kodi5092 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the frame extension Dave!! I'm going to shorten my frame 22" and keep the cab and Box as they were. I used a Dodge Dakota fuel tank. It was shortened the right amount.
@PeterHatch-mx7zc11 ай бұрын
Beleave I am back watching it but again it's a credit to you👍😊
@PeterHatch-mx7zc Жыл бұрын
Great build thks for your videos
@mischafellner89432 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@ronnie20312 жыл бұрын
Excellent Dave!!! very good job!! maybe if you play with some pictures maybe you don't need to modify the bed. I would do some comparisons using edited pics. the math is ok but maybe an image would make you decide better
@DavePepperX2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm hoping soon enough there will be a nice (not wet) day out and I can roll the truck out to get a good side profile of the whole thing to get a better feel for it!
@frankdavidson96752 жыл бұрын
the main prob. i have now is a rotten gas tank but i found one 33 gal will work with some modifactions the filler neck will need to be moved a little these are new steel i have a welder so i will prob get it $ 125.00 + SHIPPING THESE ARE ON LINE IF YOU NEED ONE
@DavePepperX2 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Cheers
@415s30 Жыл бұрын
I have a 52', I'm cool with putting a 4BT, disks and PS in mine but this is too far. At some point I'm just going to fit a bench seat in it, I have some in mind that would fit.
@RainOnThursday2 жыл бұрын
I’d go longer frame. I’m more of a pick up guy than a rock buggy one tho. I think if you bobbed it it would be better on the trail but less practical for every day driving. Maybe look at legacy power wagons to get an idea of bed lengths and wheel bases
@DavePepperX2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I'll check em out!
@frankdavidson96752 жыл бұрын
i saw where someone had shorten the steering colum 8 inches mi ne has a metal roof so that would be real trouble to move the box if i change any thing it will have to steering column
@DavePepperX2 жыл бұрын
I'm planning on extending the metal roof as well!
@glennahoopes2895 Жыл бұрын
Why not make a small gap between the cab and bed to carry your spare tire and maybe a tool box?
@DavePepperX Жыл бұрын
I like that idea, but I've since went ahead to build a custom 8 foot truck bed to keep it looking closer to original.
@glennahoopes2895 Жыл бұрын
@@DavePepperX the bigger military trucks did carry spares between cab and bed and had a small hoist to help drop and raise the spare. It also had a little rounded ramp that help hold the spare in place, but also helped when lowering and replacing the spare.