VEHICLE DETAILS

DODGE M37 3/4 TON TRUCK with winch, 1952

MILITARY VEHICLE HISTORY

We found both the original OG green (U.S.Army) and Dark Blue (U.S.Air Force) Paint on this truck when we brought it back in August 2006.The truck had been configured for use in Germany at some time in its life, but this vehicle ended its military life in England in the early 1980’s when it was sold as surplus from the U.S Air Force .Since acquiring the truck from its previous owner we commenced a frame up restoration which took four years to complete. The vehicle has been restored to original condition as when it rolled of the factory floor in 1952. We chose to finish the truck as a United States Marine Corps variation, which included adding a full deep water fording kit and the distinctive rear light/shackle mounts on the rear. The Vehicle is marked as a USMC vehicle from the 1st Marine Division in the early to mid 1960’s.

PRESENT UNITS MARKINGS

USMC Yellow markings and 1st Marine Division blue diamond markers on both doors and front bumper and tailgate.
DATA SHEET
M37 DODGE 3/4 Ton truck (WITH WINCH)
Type 3⁄4 ton (680kg)[a] 4×4 Cargo truck
Place of origin USA
Manufacturer Dodge
Produced Jan 1951-Jul 1954
Feb 1958-1968
Number built 115,838
Variants Various (see text)
Weight 5,917 lb (2,684 kg) empty
Length 189 3⁄8 in (4.81 m)
Width 82 3⁄4 in (2.10 m)
Height 86 1⁄2 in (2.20 m)
Engine Dodge T-245
78 hp (58 kW)
Transmission 4 spd. x 2 range trf. case
Suspension Beam axles on leaf springs
Operational
range
225 mi (362.1 km)
Speed 55 mph (89 km/h)

Owned by Alex & Heather