1953 Dodge Powerwagon HEMI powered M 37 Military vehicle Restomod Truck

This 1953 M37 Dodge Powerwagon is a true one of a kind. Vehicle was purchased from Wyoming national forestry commission with 19000 original miles. Truck was a rust free platform. We completely disassembled truck and media blasted it. All parts were treated and primed. then the modifications began.

Brakes:Four wheel disc kits from ugly truckling were installed. Dual reservoir master cylinder was installed and adjustable proportioning valve to regulate brakes. all new lines were made of course.
Steering:A Snake River power Steering kit was installed with a Saginaw boxSteering Column was replaced with Flaming River Column with tilt and turn signal switches. A new steering wheel and horn button for 1967 Chevrolet truck were installedAll steering joints were purchased new from Midwest military 
Differentials:Original differentials were completely torn apart and rebuilt. A locker was installed in rear differential and Foote axles were installed for added strengthLock out hubs were also installed in front Mile marker unitsOf course all bearings and seals were replaced
Transfer case:Rebuilt stock unit retaining original linkage and emergency brake
Transmission:Nv4500 overdrive 5 speedReman unitClutch is brand new dodge parts with all new hydraulic master cylinder and slave.  
Engine:5. 7 Hemi Engine with drive by wire and all factory sensorsThe harness is from Hot Wire and the programmed ecu for proper operationA custom air intake system was fabricated.  Engine mounts are factory dodge along with exhaust manifoldsoil pan was modified for clearance and capacity.
Frame:Factory radiator support removed and replaced with boxed unit to fit radiator and engineFront of frame was boxed for strength and clearance Custom mount brackets were made for engine and transmission. Transfer case mounting is original location.
Suspension:Stock suspension with all mounting bolts and bushings replaced. srings were torn down and reconditionedNew socks were installed
Wheels and tires:Military hum vee wheels were purchased from pirate land 4x4. They modified wheels for original lug pattern.  They also installed rock ringsTires are 37 inch humvee tiresThere are 5 wheels and tiresWheels were powder coated 
Body:The entire body was media blasted. treated . primed and painted with 2013 Jeep Commando GreenBed was rhino lined. frame was rhino lined and floor of cab was phono lined in body colorA new grill was fabricated 
Top:The top is a new beach wood canvas black top with matching tailgate chain covers
Gauges:New Stuart warner instrumentsCoolant temp. il pressure. fuel level. charging volts. achometer and speedo
Body wiring:A street rod body harness was installed and all factory lighting switches were wired to operate correctly

Cooling:Aluminum radiator and electric fan supplied by griffin radiator
I am sure I am forgetting things so just ask
All work was done professionally and not in someone's backwoods garage.  Most work performed at Turn Key Automotive in Myrtle Beach South Carolina
If you have any questions feal free to call me Todd 843 655 0249

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