Rarely Seen Military Dodge M37 Natural Patina Paint Job from Age Super Solid & Original Body T-246 230ci 6 Cylinder Engine 4-Speed Manual Transmission Rare Auxiliary Gasoline Heater Dodge M37s were produced from 1951 until 1954 and again from 1958 until 1968. They saw extensive use during the Korean War and stateside. They are still widely recognized as one of the most capable, hardcore, go-anywhere off road vehicles ever produced! This beast looks awesome as she sits and gets a ton of attention looking naturally beautiful. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present the 1953 Dodge M37 you see pictured. This truck has been used as a small town search-and-rescue vehicle in and around the Onawa, Iowa area since being decommissioned from military use. It may look a little rough around the edges but it never fails to perform and will go just about anywhere you can imagine! When the H1 Hummers cant make it and its time to call in the big boys this is what you use! As you can tell this truck has withstood the test of time. The truck retains its solid original body. Over the years, the olive drab paint has earned its natural patina. You can still see many of the original military markings through the patina. Patina is defined as a film of oxide formed on the surface of a metal, especially the green oxidation of bronze or copper. The canvas olive drab top is removable, newer and in great shape. This old military truck could almost pass as a neat rat rod! It should be mentioned that the floors and truck bed are solid and show no sign of rust through. The interior is just about as original as it gets. The original seat springs and cushions are intact and have just been reupholstered with olive drab canvas which closely matches the roof. The original dashboard with original gauges is still intact. It should be noted that the horn and righthand windshield wiper are currently inoperable. The split windshield does have cracks in it. Under the hood, the M37 is powered by a 230 cubic inch T-246 6 cylinder engine. This particular engine can get the truck to 55mph with a cruising speed of roughly 45mph thats saying a lot for a truck that weighs 5,917lbs! The truck starts right up with a 24V ignition and starting systems. It should be noted that this truck does have a VERY rare auxiliary gasoline heater! Mated to the motor is an NP88950 3-speed manual transmission and NP88845 transfer case with twin lever operations. The axles are full floating with 5.83 gears. The truck sits upon a set of massive 14-17.5 tires. The former owner put a lot of money into refreshing the M37 mechanically within the last year. Services done include: new batteries for the 24 volt system, rebuilding the cylinder head with new valves, rebuilt carburetor, new fuel pump, new gas tank, new underwater capable spark plugs/wires, new wheel cylinders and a new master cylinder. This truck runs like a champ. Simply turn the switch, hit the floor start and this beast roars to life. This is a rarely seen military Dodge M37 and its likely that you will never see another one like it! The VIN is 80257344 and the mileage currently shows 16,903, which is believed to be actual. It is being sold on a clean and clear title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!!