M151 (run 7) restoration 2D4584

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M151 (run 7) restoration 2D4584

Unread post by Fackovec » July 12th, 2014, 10:30 pm

Hey all:

I have finally started taking pix of the work as it goes along.

Today I undercoated the M151. I had experimented with several products before deciding to go with spray can pick up bed coating. I have been using this product on my ambulances (I own a fleet of Ambulances in the Boston area) for years, and it far out performs normal undercoating. It does not peel or chip off leaving areas exposed. (The underside of the truck was in excellent condition when I started, I suspect because it was undercoated. I cleaned off all the original tar undercoating, in many places leaving pristine 24087 paint. Made what ever repairs were required, primed and painted the underside and sprayed the liner on.

I know there are pro and cons, but from past experience I think it cuts down on the rear diff noise and the"thrumming" from the rear floor, as well as stopping salt water from getting between panels.

I hope everyone is having a productive weekend
Hank
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62 M151 (On the rotisserie)
61 M151 (basket case, but might get better)
67 M718 Waiting Restoration
71 M109A2 Shop Van/Como trk
73 M35AA2 -Departed
52 M37 -Departed
43 White M3A1 Halftrack - Departed
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Re: M151 (run 7) restoration 2D4584

Unread post by Hambone » July 13th, 2014, 8:40 am

Underbody looks great, keep the pics coming. Hambone

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Re: M151 (run 7) restoration 2D4584

Unread post by csmith » July 13th, 2014, 9:21 am

Hank just which product are you using? Tx
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!

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Re: M151 (run 7) restoration 2D4584

Unread post by Fackovec » July 13th, 2014, 6:07 pm

I use the Duplicolor rattle cans of truck bed coating for a couple of reasons: First it goes on nice an thick, it dries pretty fast (Within 24 hours it is hard to the touch), and I have cases of it in stock at my office. (Like my family crest says "Si liberum est mihi" (English translation- "If it is free, It's for me!")

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Londonderry, NH USA

62 M151 (On the rotisserie)
61 M151 (basket case, but might get better)
67 M718 Waiting Restoration
71 M109A2 Shop Van/Como trk
73 M35AA2 -Departed
52 M37 -Departed
43 White M3A1 Halftrack - Departed
44 Dodge WC63-Departed
70 MKT-75 Mobile Kitchen Trailer (Up for adoption!- Any takers?)
LOTS of Military Como Stuff

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Re: M151 (run 7) restoration 2D4584

Unread post by csmith » July 15th, 2014, 8:29 pm

Thanks Hank, I'll file that away for when I start mine.
1976 M151A2 4 Color Cammo Mutt, aquired August 09
1976 or 7? M151A2 "Miss Sandy" Driver, aquired May 2010
Former owner M151A2 "Miss Saigon" Vietnam Rescue Sold Sept 09
Fond appreciation for the M151 Breed!!

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