New M151 project
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New M151 project
Picked this combo up today. The M151 is uncut, with two vents, manufactured in 12/60 by Ford. I cannot wait to get started on this one. Brakes are good and tight, good batts, runs good. Some under body rust but I have a repair kit. Needs new harness but I think I can modify a NOS A2 harness to work on this one. There is an interesting stamping on the outside of the Driver Side wall. "Run #1" I don't want to get too excited, but any suggestions what it may mean?
Last edited by JB on December 15th, 2013, 11:16 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: New M151 project
Very nice find. Make sure to post pictures as you make progress.
Guy
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Re: New M151 project
You will be hearing from a fellow Floridian soon I am sure. Mr. Recovery on here also has a Run#1 vehicle, in much worse shape. You have a rare bird there. Modifying an A2 harness is going to be quite a project if you want it to be right and run the fuel pump in the tank off of the safety switch. I don't know what your budget is but this is a vehicle worth doing right.
Rick
Rick
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
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12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
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Re: New M151 project
I may go with a mechanical fuel pump on this one. I will see what I can find for harnesses. So the RUN #1 is what I thought it was? Thanks
1955 USMC M38A1
1970 M151A2
USMC M416
M416
M35A2C
Pioneer Trailer
M101A1 x2 For sale
M101A2 FOR SALE (TAN)
M101A2
M116A3 X2 FOR SALE
Assorted trailers and parts
1970 M151A2
USMC M416
M416
M35A2C
Pioneer Trailer
M101A1 x2 For sale
M101A2 FOR SALE (TAN)
M101A2
M116A3 X2 FOR SALE
Assorted trailers and parts
Re: New M151 project
Well the #1 does not mean the very first one made if that is what you are thinking but it is in the first batch of bodies that were run off the line. Once Mr. Recovery chimes in he will probably have a bit more history. I am guessing that since you know the date of manufacture that you have already talked to Ken the mutt guru? If you got that info from the BUDD tag and gave it to him it will be accurate. He may also have the history of the Run #1.
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: New M151 project
No I didn't think it was #1 off the line. I am just happy to hear that it may have come from the first batch of tubs. There is no tag above the trans tunnel but since i post on g503 also, Kevin Emdee indicated that i may be able to find a tag elsewhere. I will check further and try to find it.
1955 USMC M38A1
1970 M151A2
USMC M416
M416
M35A2C
Pioneer Trailer
M101A1 x2 For sale
M101A2 FOR SALE (TAN)
M101A2
M116A3 X2 FOR SALE
Assorted trailers and parts
1970 M151A2
USMC M416
M416
M35A2C
Pioneer Trailer
M101A1 x2 For sale
M101A2 FOR SALE (TAN)
M101A2
M116A3 X2 FOR SALE
Assorted trailers and parts
Re: New M151 project
You should find it in the top of the drivers side frame rail under the grill. Be careful, it is a foil tag.
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: New M151 project
I have seen the tags on both sides of the frame rails.
Left side front, almost under the radiator.
This tag is on the right hand side.
Left side front, almost under the radiator.
This tag is on the right hand side.
1960 M151 Run 1
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1963 M151 Willys DoD 10-63 in Baltimore
1989 Alley Cat. "work in Progress"
NRA Life Member
American Legion Post 275 Fl
US Army 6 years 2nd Armored Cavalry Bindlach Germany
Colorado Army Nat. Guard 5 years
Md Air Guard 15 years active duty on C-130's