My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
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Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
Some of the parts we sell - tool box cover - has extensive spot welding of the hinge, handle and stiffener brackets. That is done on an Amada spot welder. Does a very nice job. Of course, they are in the $30K range to purchase so it should look good!
Guy
Guy
M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
Mine cost 50.00.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
Ok, fellas. Ever hear of LORD Fusor metal bonding adhesive? This product is used in conjunction with the spot-welding process and looks like something that a 151 project would benefit greatly from considering how many open joints there are. Looks like you weld right through the adhesive!
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
Interesting stuff, pricey but looks like it would get the job done. Modern adhesives are being used in place of welding on a lot pf panels nowadays.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
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M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
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Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
It's starting to look like a vehicle again. You will be driving it by Findlay right?
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
So I noticed on my A1 that the rear panel face is not 90 deg to the rear fender tops. Like not even close. About a 3/8" - 1/2" gap at the top meaning that the bottom is swept out. I've installed the new rear panel and fender tops but did not alter the original areas that these panels mount to. And the fender supports are original and were not removed. So, now I'm curious. Can a few of you put a square on your rear fender tops and see how the rear panel looks?
Guy
Guy
M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
I am just leaving for a doctors visit but I will try to check when I get home. Mr. R should beat me to it and he has a better body to work with.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
I will check when I get home tonight, company Christmas party last night.
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
WOW! must have been quite some party!!!!
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
Indeed, I was in the Christmas SPIRITS. and it was my wife's party, nothing like getting tore up in front of the wife's bosses, free booze is always the best booze and they had the good stuff.rickf wrote:WOW! must have been quite some party!!!!
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
There's an invitation that will be torn up for next year.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
I just checked the one side I could get to on mine and it is square from the top of the fender down the rear side panel.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: My M 151 A1 Restoration Project
I just noticed you wanted the fender to rear panel. I will have to take the top loose for that so that will have to wait another day. Are you sure that is not a result of all of the other work you did on the rear end? Just doesn't make sense to do that when everything else is square corners and bends.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone