Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
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Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
It is coming along, slowly but surely. Dang this 1/4 ton had a lot of holes in it, most are unknown to me as what they would have served, I ditched the ROPS so goin back to original configuration. Not a heck of a lot of rusted out places the back panel and batt box being the worst. Once I get the back patched I am gonna put some drain holes back there.
Tom
Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
Nice work, man.
You have **way** more patience than I.
(Not to mention way more skillz.)
You have **way** more patience than I.
(Not to mention way more skillz.)
LTDan
Commanding Officer
Company A
95th Supply & Service Battalion (Direct Support)
VII Corps Support Commmand
1970-73
Fürth, Germany
Commanding Officer
Company A
95th Supply & Service Battalion (Direct Support)
VII Corps Support Commmand
1970-73
Fürth, Germany
Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
I'd recommend keeping the ROPPS mounts behind the front seats. That way you can have seat belts.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell
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"I once was one of those men."
salt6
http://www.mg42.us
George Orwell
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"I once was one of those men."
salt6
http://www.mg42.us
Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
Do not be so sure of that. The vehicle came with them stock, the federal law at the time called for them also, so yes you do need seat belts to be legal. Now, will a cop write you for it? Good question but he could. Not to mention that it is just plain common sense anymore. Yes, I grew up in the times before belts but I also raced my whole life so I know the value of belts. Not to mention ROPS but I will not go there.combat32 wrote:No seat belts needed,
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: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
I don't remember any seat belts in the 1/4 tons I drove, not until ROPS came out, we had our ROPS installed in late 87 at Ft. Benning GA. Other units might have gotten them earlier.
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Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
none of our vehicles had seat belts in 1968-69 in VN
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2 M151A2s, M416 trailer, M274A5 Mule,
Former Army Aviator, Bien Hoa, VN 1968-69
Mustang Gunship Platoon Commander
68th Assault Helicopter Company 'Top Tigers'
Central Florida and France
Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
The A1 never had ROPS installed originally, only afterwards. The A2 did have it installed after a certain point, I do not know exactly when that was.
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: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
Geeze, sorry to make a suggestion for safety.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
George Orwell
-------------------------------------
"I once was one of those men."
salt6
http://www.mg42.us
George Orwell
-------------------------------------
"I once was one of those men."
salt6
http://www.mg42.us
Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
none of the mutts came with belts or rops originally. Rops was developed in the 80's and implemented around 1986/87 which was well after production ceased for the US military market. The majority of states, if you register your vehicle as historic, do not require seat belts if the vehicle was not originally equipped with them when manufactured. If you add belts however, you better have them on.
Jim
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MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
MVPA # 30032 G838.org
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1971 G838-M151A2 1966 G857-M416
1968 G748-M101A1 1976 G748-M116A1
1990 MEP-701A
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Real jeeps have horizontal grille slots
Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
No seatbelts in Germany through 1973.toptiger wrote:none of our vehicles had seat belts in 1968-69 in VN
LTDan
Commanding Officer
Company A
95th Supply & Service Battalion (Direct Support)
VII Corps Support Commmand
1970-73
Fürth, Germany
Commanding Officer
Company A
95th Supply & Service Battalion (Direct Support)
VII Corps Support Commmand
1970-73
Fürth, Germany
Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
I appreciate all the suggestions for safety, mine is registered here in Arkansas no belts required if it did not come so equipped. If I had left the ROPS in then by all means I would probably wear them. It just ain't original equipment so I left them out, mine is not an offroader or highway driver, mostly parades so I think I should be good to go
Tom
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Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
1970 FORD M151A2 AN/VRC-49 RADIO CONFIGURATION TSEC KY-57
1984 CHEVROLET M1008 CUCV
1968 KAISER JEEP M35A2 W/W AN/VRC-46 RADIO CONFIGURATION (Departed)
1968 JOHNSON FURNACE M105A2 (Departed)
1953 DODGE M37 WO/W (Departed)
1967 STEVENS MFG M416
1990 Kasel MFG M101A2
"You cant have everything.......where are you going to put it..."
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1984 CHEVROLET M1008 CUCV
1968 KAISER JEEP M35A2 W/W AN/VRC-46 RADIO CONFIGURATION (Departed)
1968 JOHNSON FURNACE M105A2 (Departed)
1953 DODGE M37 WO/W (Departed)
1967 STEVENS MFG M416
1990 Kasel MFG M101A2
"You cant have everything.......where are you going to put it..."
73
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Re: Hammer, cut weld and patch on the Ford M151A2
1970 FORD M151A2 AN/VRC-49 RADIO CONFIGURATION TSEC KY-57
1984 CHEVROLET M1008 CUCV
1968 KAISER JEEP M35A2 W/W AN/VRC-46 RADIO CONFIGURATION (Departed)
1968 JOHNSON FURNACE M105A2 (Departed)
1953 DODGE M37 WO/W (Departed)
1967 STEVENS MFG M416
1990 Kasel MFG M101A2
"You cant have everything.......where are you going to put it..."
73
1984 CHEVROLET M1008 CUCV
1968 KAISER JEEP M35A2 W/W AN/VRC-46 RADIO CONFIGURATION (Departed)
1968 JOHNSON FURNACE M105A2 (Departed)
1953 DODGE M37 WO/W (Departed)
1967 STEVENS MFG M416
1990 Kasel MFG M101A2
"You cant have everything.......where are you going to put it..."
73