M37 Dodge Cargo Truck - Oklahoma City, OK
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hamquilter
N 35° 30.470 W 097° 28.410
14S E 638434 N 3930433
The M-37 is one of the toughest and most reliable trucks ever built for the military.
Waymark Code: WM9QT6
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/20/2010
Views: 6
This vehicle is located at the 45th Infantry Division Museum at 2145 N.E. 36th Street in Oklahoma City.
The plaque reads:
"Cargo Truck 3/4 ton 4x4
Dodge M37
For general purpose use
In service 1950-1968"
The M-37 was designed immediately after WWII to improve on the Dodge 3/4 ton WC series of trucks used during the war.
The M-37 was introduced in 1952 and was used extensively in the Korean Conflict. Modifications were made to the M37, designated M-37B1. Between 1951 and 1968, 110,000 M-37s were produced.
In the late 1960's, the Kaiser Jeep M-715 replaced the M-37, but because it was underpowered and less-than-satisfactory, many M-37's stayed in service long past their phase-out date in the late 1960's, particularly with Reserve and National Guard units.
The M-37 3/4 ton 4x4 Cargo Truck is the most common model of the M-37 family. It has an all-steel body and bed with a canvas top that can be erected over the cab, and removable bows over the cargo bed to hold a tarp and end curtains. Hinged troop seats are provided in the bed which can be raised and folded flat against the sides for full-width cargo.
The M37 has a Dodge T245 6 cyl engine with a 4 speed manual transmission and two speed transfer case. It had a maximum speed of 54 mph.
Location restrictions:
Museum hours:
Tues-Fri: 9:00-4:15
Sat: 10:00-4:15
Sun: 1:00-4:15
Admission Free, however, donations are appreciated.
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