1952 Dodge M37

Motor Vehicle

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Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society

Name/Title

1952 Dodge M37

Entry/Object ID

2016.1.60

Description

The Dodge M37 (G-741) 3/4 Ton Truck Based on the WC series Dodge vehicles used in World War Two, the M37 shares many common components with its combat veteran predecessor. A number of variants were produced with slightly different configurations: the M42 command truck, V41 telephone maintenance vehicle, M43 ambulance, M152 enclosed utility truck, and R2 airfield fire engine. Production of the M37 began in January 1951, with approximately 11,000 vehicles produced in the first production year. In 1958, a number of modifications to the design resulted in the new vehicles being designated as M37B1. In total, 115,000 M37s were produced between 1951 and 1968. (Includes 47,600 M37B1 and 4,500 M37CDN models built in Canada) Michigan Connection The bulk of the M-37’s produced were assembled at Dodge Truck Plant 1 (later called Sherwood Assembly) in Warren, and the contracts were administrated just down the road at the Ordnance Tank Automotive Center (OTAC) which is now known as US Army TACOM Dodge M37 Specifications Engine 230 cubic inch “L" Head, 6 cylinder Power: 78 hp at 3200 rpm Transmission New Process Model 88950 (or NP420) 4-speed, Synchro-Shift in 3rd and 4th gear Transfer Case New Process 88845 (or NP200) Ratio: High 1:1, low 1.96:1 Winch Braden LU-4, PTO operated, 7,500 lb capacity (250’ of 7/16" wire rope – 10’ chain with hook) Wheelbase Cargo Model M37: 112 in Ambulance Model M43: 126 in Weight M37 without winch: 5,687 lb, M37 with winch 5,987 lb Speed and mileage Max Speed 55 mph, Cruising Speed 45 mph, Range: 150 mi, 6 mpg

Motor Vehicle Type

Truck

Cataloged By

Chris Causley

Acquisition

Accession

2016.1

Source or Donor

Chris Causley

Acquisition Method

Donation

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Dodge

Manufacture Place

City

Warren

County

Macomb County

State/Province

Michigan

* Untyped Manufacture Place

United States

Manufacture Date

1952

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

230 cubic inch “L" Head, 6 cylinder

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Engine Position

Front-Engine

Horsepower

78

Drivetrain

Drive Type

Four-Wheel Drive

Body

Body Style

Pickup

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Offsite

Category

Storage

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dodge