My M 151 A1 Restoration Project

[RCA827]

Thanks Rick also LPC 16 ga sounds good to me . Now how about some parts BUDDY ,PAL ,FRIEND

[RCA827]

Hello IP left you a few PM not sure you recieved the message no response just wanted to know if they are getting to you? Have you done anymore work with your m151? like your updates
Sam

[lpcoating]

Hi Sam. I will PM you. I finished welding in the battery trays yesterday. I'll get some pictures posted this week. I'm going to start the drivers side front fender next. Fender is already made, just have to remove the old and fit the new.

[RCA827]

Great you are moving along fast that will be one nice m151 when you are done .

[lpcoating]

On Saturday I finished installing the battery boxes. I stitch welded the boxes to the floor pan on the bottom and used the TIG welder to fuse the seam on the top side. I lightly da sanded the top to break any stress risers. I also attached some pictures of the bottom floor pan. I have to finish stitch welding the pan to the floor support. I will try to get the tool box made (or at least started) this week. I've also attached some pictures of the brackets that I made to fix the de-mill job.









Here is a picture of one of the fender corners.

[halftracknut]

It is always refreshing to see such great welding skills, it restores my faith in humanity ...... Great job on your project!!!!

[RCA827]

You want to come to my place with that tig welder of yours ?:lol: nice work , looks like she will be a heavy duty model.

[lpcoating]

You want to come to my place with that tig welder of yours ?:lol: nice work , looks like she will be a heavy duty model.

The corner pieces are machined out on the inside to lighten them up some. But to your point, they are heavy duty compared to stock.

[RCA827]

That is amazing work . How long will it take to make a corner like that?

[Cobra5]

I'm glad we have this section because it will show that most anything can be brought back from the grave. Also gives me ideas on how to fix the same problems areas I'm going to face.

[lpcoating]

Started the tool box on Friday. Didn't get anything done on Saturday due to Blue Moon the night before. Did some fit up work on Sunday and some more tonight. I've been using "weldable" primer between all panels. It's a little bit of a pain in the ass to work with but should help prevent some rust in years to come. I will also be using POR (paint over rust) on the inside of the frame rails. I will start welding the tool box in and making the rest of the fill pieces this week. Here is what I have so far:

[lpcoating]

I finished the fab work on the tool box tonight. Still have to complete the plug welds. My next move will be to replace the drivers side front fender and then I have to make the drivers side floor board. Pictures will follow...

[halftracknut]

You Sir, should be manfacturing reproduction bodies for 151's......htn

[RCA827]

That is some good work

[rickf]

Not exactly stock but definitely an improvement over stock for your intended use. Especially the extra deep tool box. The recessed batteries are a good idea also, I get nervous every time I put the cover on mine.