Another Canadian 1974 M151A2
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Another Canadian 1974 M151A2
Hi!
This is my first post on here as I traditionally spent my forum time over on Maple Leaf Up but I thought that my most recent nightmare would fit in well on the the 838!
The Cause of my latest trip down the MV rabbit hole is a 1974 AMG M151A2 that was sold to the Canadian Forces when new. It is a truck that is new to me but has been on 838 before. Armybuck041 acquired it in New Brunswick and shipped it to Ontario where he used it for parts in the build of his outstanding A2. After that it was traded between other 151 guys until I had my chance to try and save the old dog!
The data that I can find on the truck so far is as follows:
Serial Number: 46065
Body Number (on spare tire mount): 39927
Motor Number (Since Removed):5014338
Motor Contract date: 1971
Motor Colour: Green
Canadian Forces Registration Number: 74-09782
Service History: 422 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, 403 Operational training Unit, TAC HEL
Disposed From: CFB Gagetown
When Scott acquired this truck it was complete and looked pretty darn good but the paint and canvas was hiding many poor repairs and lots of rust!
After a half decade of outdoor storage and parts picking, the truck was pretty well beat. I was able to track down the current owner of it through some friends and Steve was able to make a deal with me that I couldn't refuse!
After scrounging lug nuts off the one wheel that was bolted on I jacked up the front end and got wheels on it.
The back end was very low and I was worried that the crossmember had let go or the springs were gone. What had in fact happened was the springs went through the rotten rear control arms! After cribbing the body off the arms with 4x4's and cutting down all the scrub growing through the driveline hole it was finally able to be pulled out of the hole it was in with the trucks winch! One wheel was a bit tight but started to turn after a few feet.
Now the fun really starts! I vacuumed about 10lbs of garbage from the floors and probably pissed off the local pressure wash car wash guy but it is now safely at my shop, clean and ready for tear down!
This 151 was half cut like most Canadian ones were and the typical east coast bad rot is everywhere. I will be doing a lot of shopping at CMD and in the classified adds on here to bring it back to life but i already have found a replacement front suspension, the original ROPS that was removed from this truck,one front seat, rear seat, gas tank, and have leads on a number of smaller parts!
i know that I have to be crazy to take this on but its one of very few Canadian 151's remaining! this build wont be quick as i have other irons in the fire but i am really exited by this one for some reason!
This is my first post on here as I traditionally spent my forum time over on Maple Leaf Up but I thought that my most recent nightmare would fit in well on the the 838!
The Cause of my latest trip down the MV rabbit hole is a 1974 AMG M151A2 that was sold to the Canadian Forces when new. It is a truck that is new to me but has been on 838 before. Armybuck041 acquired it in New Brunswick and shipped it to Ontario where he used it for parts in the build of his outstanding A2. After that it was traded between other 151 guys until I had my chance to try and save the old dog!
The data that I can find on the truck so far is as follows:
Serial Number: 46065
Body Number (on spare tire mount): 39927
Motor Number (Since Removed):5014338
Motor Contract date: 1971
Motor Colour: Green
Canadian Forces Registration Number: 74-09782
Service History: 422 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, 403 Operational training Unit, TAC HEL
Disposed From: CFB Gagetown
When Scott acquired this truck it was complete and looked pretty darn good but the paint and canvas was hiding many poor repairs and lots of rust!
After a half decade of outdoor storage and parts picking, the truck was pretty well beat. I was able to track down the current owner of it through some friends and Steve was able to make a deal with me that I couldn't refuse!
After scrounging lug nuts off the one wheel that was bolted on I jacked up the front end and got wheels on it.
The back end was very low and I was worried that the crossmember had let go or the springs were gone. What had in fact happened was the springs went through the rotten rear control arms! After cribbing the body off the arms with 4x4's and cutting down all the scrub growing through the driveline hole it was finally able to be pulled out of the hole it was in with the trucks winch! One wheel was a bit tight but started to turn after a few feet.
Now the fun really starts! I vacuumed about 10lbs of garbage from the floors and probably pissed off the local pressure wash car wash guy but it is now safely at my shop, clean and ready for tear down!
This 151 was half cut like most Canadian ones were and the typical east coast bad rot is everywhere. I will be doing a lot of shopping at CMD and in the classified adds on here to bring it back to life but i already have found a replacement front suspension, the original ROPS that was removed from this truck,one front seat, rear seat, gas tank, and have leads on a number of smaller parts!
i know that I have to be crazy to take this on but its one of very few Canadian 151's remaining! this build wont be quick as i have other irons in the fire but i am really exited by this one for some reason!
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Re: Another Canadian 1974 M151A2
Was up in your part of the world several years back and saw an Iltis in front of a house in Cornwall.
Went to the door to talk to the owner.
When I turned around Lo and behold there was an A2 body on its side in the driveway.
It was uncut and in very good shape. S/N 45399
Long story short it followed me home to Cape Cod.
18 months later I had it built and have had a heck of a lot of fn with it since then.
Scott remembers the story.
Good Luck
Fil Bonica
Went to the door to talk to the owner.
When I turned around Lo and behold there was an A2 body on its side in the driveway.
It was uncut and in very good shape. S/N 45399
Long story short it followed me home to Cape Cod.
18 months later I had it built and have had a heck of a lot of fn with it since then.
Scott remembers the story.
Good Luck
Fil Bonica
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Re: Another Canadian 1974 M151A2
Jason, IIRC, this was once owned by Mike McKinley......I have a couple of pictures of it when he had it (somewhere in my files).
Ken
Ken
Kind regards....
Ken
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M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
Re: Another Canadian 1974 M151A2
Taking one on that has been scavenged by other collectors take guts! I would venture to say there is not much good left on it. Us vultures are pretty good at pickin' parts off a donor. Going to be interesting to watch this one.
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Re: Another Canadian 1974 M151A2
Welcome Jason, lots of knowledge on this site, these jeeps can be completely rebuilt with time a patients, look at Guys rebuild(lpcoating), he has replaced about everything possible to replace on his jeep, looking forward to your build. Hambone
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It would be neat to see them if you can find them!muttguru wrote:Jason, IIRC, this was once owned by Mike McKinley......I have a couple of pictures of it when he had it (somewhere in my files).
Ken
Thanks for the kind words everyone!
I didn't do anything to it today but did score the start of my comms install in the form of a 1029 mount and some cables!
Hopefully in a few years it will go back here!
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Hello Jason
Not sure where in Ontario you are located but I too am in Ontario and am currently restoring a 74 as well perhaps we could be some help to each other my email is daviddeblois@live.ca drop me a line would be nice to hear from another mutt guy.
Dave,
Not sure where in Ontario you are located but I too am in Ontario and am currently restoring a 74 as well perhaps we could be some help to each other my email is daviddeblois@live.ca drop me a line would be nice to hear from another mutt guy.
Dave,
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Hi Jason,Jason wrote:It would be neat to see them if you can find them!muttguru wrote:Jason, IIRC, this was once owned by Mike McKinley......I have a couple of pictures of it when he had it (somewhere in my files).
Ken
found some. Do you want me to post them here? If not, let me have your e-address.
ken
Kind regards....
Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
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Hi Dave! I'm just outside Ottawa in Stittsville so you aren't too far at all!BigDave wrote:Hello Jason
Not sure where in Ontario you are located but I too am in Ontario and am currently restoring a 74 as well perhaps we could be some help to each other my email is daviddeblois@live.ca drop me a line would be nice to hear from another mutt guy.
Dave,
I'll send you a note for sure!
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That's awesome Ken! Please post them here! I'm sure others would love to see them!muttguru wrote:
Hi Jason,
found some. Do you want me to post them here? If not, let me have your e-address.
ken
Thank you So Much!
Re: Another Canadian 1974 M151A2
Jason,
these are the pics that Mike sent me years ago. Hope you like them..........
Ken
Nb - note how the CDN version had the spare wheel mounted facing "out", as well as the front fender bracket (for fender-mounted rear view mirrors....BIG ones).
these are the pics that Mike sent me years ago. Hope you like them..........
Ken
Nb - note how the CDN version had the spare wheel mounted facing "out", as well as the front fender bracket (for fender-mounted rear view mirrors....BIG ones).
Kind regards....
Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
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If you need to replace your battery box floor i have them available for immediate shipment.
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Hello Jason
I might have a few extra and spare parts also depending on what your looking for.
Dave,
I might have a few extra and spare parts also depending on what your looking for.
Dave,
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Has Todd McCrimmon in Cornwall been any easier to buy parts from these days?
He had a good stash of things years ago.
Fil Bonica
He had a good stash of things years ago.
Fil Bonica
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