M151A2 1978 restoration
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M151A2 1978 restoration
Hello everybody from Spain,
Finally, two months ago and after reading your opinions in a old topic that I posted called "markings for tan´sand-desert colour" , about my doubts about what color to paint my mutt , I decided to paint it in color tan / desert.
I bought the M151 A2 a friend of mine .He had bought it in Portugal, and It had belonged to the army of these country. It was delivered in 1978 to the Portuguese marines.
My friend is restoring it to me and now that the project is already well advanced, I would like to share it with you and ask you for advice .
I hope you like it and forgive my English because it is not very good.
Cheers
Here I attached some photographs of project
Finally, two months ago and after reading your opinions in a old topic that I posted called "markings for tan´sand-desert colour" , about my doubts about what color to paint my mutt , I decided to paint it in color tan / desert.
I bought the M151 A2 a friend of mine .He had bought it in Portugal, and It had belonged to the army of these country. It was delivered in 1978 to the Portuguese marines.
My friend is restoring it to me and now that the project is already well advanced, I would like to share it with you and ask you for advice .
I hope you like it and forgive my English because it is not very good.
Cheers
Here I attached some photographs of project
Last edited by elmer on July 31st, 2017, 4:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
I really like the more appropriate markings by the year of manufacture and the color chosen and that although it was difficult to choose them for that combination .I bought it in USA after the fantastic tips of Ken.
Thanks Ken.Yours tips were...
US ARMY
NBO RH1 (This is close to the correct number). Size 2 inch.
3. On the front bumper, stencil a black 5-point star. Size 2"
4. On the rear panel, next to the towing hook, stencil a black 5-point star. Size 2"
5. On each side of the windshield, on the sloping panels, stencil a black 5-point star. Size 6"
6. On each side of the body, just forward of the rear wheel, stencil a black 5-point star. Size 6"
7. On the driver's side, under the doorway, in line with the fuel tank, stencil the following words:-
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL:
ALLOW FOR EXPANSION
Letter size 1"
8. Above each wheel, on the wheel arch, stencil TP-20 in black, size 1"
9. Underside of the hood. Stencil the following. IN WHITE LETTERS:-
WARNING: SECURE HOOD IN RAISED POSITION
WITH SAFETY HOOK BEFORE SERVICING ENGINE
Letter size 1"
10. On top of the hood. Stencil a black 5-point star, size 12", point faces forward. Located close to the front edge of the hood.
Thanks Ken.Yours tips were...
US ARMY
NBO RH1 (This is close to the correct number). Size 2 inch.
3. On the front bumper, stencil a black 5-point star. Size 2"
4. On the rear panel, next to the towing hook, stencil a black 5-point star. Size 2"
5. On each side of the windshield, on the sloping panels, stencil a black 5-point star. Size 6"
6. On each side of the body, just forward of the rear wheel, stencil a black 5-point star. Size 6"
7. On the driver's side, under the doorway, in line with the fuel tank, stencil the following words:-
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFILL:
ALLOW FOR EXPANSION
Letter size 1"
8. Above each wheel, on the wheel arch, stencil TP-20 in black, size 1"
9. Underside of the hood. Stencil the following. IN WHITE LETTERS:-
WARNING: SECURE HOOD IN RAISED POSITION
WITH SAFETY HOOK BEFORE SERVICING ENGINE
Letter size 1"
10. On top of the hood. Stencil a black 5-point star, size 12", point faces forward. Located close to the front edge of the hood.
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
VERY nice and I absolutely love the camouflaged workshop.
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: M151A2 1978 restoration
Looking good, what color top are you going to put on it?, can't seem to find tan tops over here, tan doors and side curtains but no top.
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Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
Looks great in that colour. Nice job bringing it back to life. Wish I had the energy to completely disassemble and paint too!
Howard
Howard
Howard
Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2
AM General M151A2
Austin Champ
Daimler Ferret Mk 1/2
AM General M151A2
Austin Champ
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
Thanks for yours comments.
I'm looking for a top of this color but I cant found it.If anyone knows where I can buy it, I¨ll be very happy
elmer
I'm looking for a top of this color but I cant found it.If anyone knows where I can buy it, I¨ll be very happy
elmer
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Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
Welcome Elmer, very nice restoration, I also love the sand color. Like Rick said the workshop is way cool! Welcome to the G8!
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!!
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!!
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
Lookin' awesome! Keep us posted. I love watching there projects develop.
1992 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf - Former German Army
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
Hi all,
one step more.....Next will be paint markings.
one step more.....Next will be paint markings.
Last edited by elmer on July 31st, 2017, 4:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
Hello everyone.
One year after my last post,I finished my mutt restoration and I can drive it.The problem that I had,it was with tha papers for registration (hstorical plate)
Finally,here you can see it.
Thanks for your help.
elmer
One year after my last post,I finished my mutt restoration and I can drive it.The problem that I had,it was with tha papers for registration (hstorical plate)
Finally,here you can see it.
Thanks for your help.
elmer
Last edited by elmer on July 31st, 2017, 4:38 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
The one photo I really wanted to see did not come through, the interior. It looks fantastic. Are you using an old straight 151 stye emergency brake in it? That was why I wanted to see the interior pic, it looked like the old style brake handle in the other pics.
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: M151A2 1978 restoration
I´sorry.I deleted all pictures.I will open a new post with my restoration
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
Looking forward to the re-posted pics. Only saw one out of the entire thread.
Jim Peterson
SGM, 31B Retired 2015
1961 M151 -Sold
1974 M151A2, Working It!
SGM, 31B Retired 2015
1961 M151 -Sold
1974 M151A2, Working It!
Re: M151A2 1978 restoration
I have recovered them.I hope you like them
Thanks you for your patience
Thanks you for your patience