Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
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Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Hi all,
Having been inspired by seeing all the Desert Tan trucks here on G, I had decided sometime ago to go for a Tan too. I just waited for the right color code & when I got hold of that, It didn't take me long to convert my Green/Black Mutt to Desert Tan.
(Authorities, here do not allow OD Green, Camo or any other form of Matte Green color)
The prepping up at home.
Making sure to get every nook and corner at the paint shop
Let the painting begin
Need new seat cushions .......
My mistake
Wanted to leave a bit of OD
It's no where close to the master restorations that I have seen here and been inspired from, its no where close to being perfect but I'm happy its off my chest and wish list in a day's job.
Though, I have come to realize that keeping this color clean of sole marks is a real pain ........ and my son just loves to crawl all over it.
My plans to open-up-each-bolt-and-piece restoration remain & one day that too shall be documented
Having been inspired by seeing all the Desert Tan trucks here on G, I had decided sometime ago to go for a Tan too. I just waited for the right color code & when I got hold of that, It didn't take me long to convert my Green/Black Mutt to Desert Tan.
(Authorities, here do not allow OD Green, Camo or any other form of Matte Green color)
The prepping up at home.
Making sure to get every nook and corner at the paint shop
Let the painting begin
Need new seat cushions .......
My mistake
Wanted to leave a bit of OD
It's no where close to the master restorations that I have seen here and been inspired from, its no where close to being perfect but I'm happy its off my chest and wish list in a day's job.
Though, I have come to realize that keeping this color clean of sole marks is a real pain ........ and my son just loves to crawl all over it.
My plans to open-up-each-bolt-and-piece restoration remain & one day that too shall be documented
Sam
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Tan is the new green Lookin' good! That last photo looks awesome. These Jeeps look so much better with the windshield folded.
1992 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf - Former German Army
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
mrdibbles wrote:Tan is the new green Lookin' good! That last photo looks awesome. These Jeeps look so much better with the windshield folded.
Yes they certainly do, Mr. D .
Sarmadq
Your mutt looks fantastic in it's new shade but I thought tan was also on the "no-go" list of colors that civilians can use? Guess not.
Matt
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Looks great Sam. I'm also impressed with the craftsmanship of those repro metal lights.
Did you paint the engine bay as well?
Jay
Did you paint the engine bay as well?
Jay
Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Thanks MrDmrdibbles wrote:Tan is the new green Lookin' good! That last photo looks awesome. These Jeeps look so much better with the windshield folded.
Coming from an expert, I'll take that as a great compliment.
Oh & I rarely have the screen up, you are right they look great and drive even greater with the screens down
Sam
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Matt, you may be right, but the law states 'military green' and there in the law the Tan cannot be the new green .WC Matt wrote:mrdibbles wrote:Tan is the new green Lookin' good! That last photo looks awesome. These Jeeps look so much better with the windshield folded.
Yes they certainly do, Mr. D .
Sarmadq
Your mutt looks fantastic in it's new shade but I thought tan was also on the "no-go" list of colors that civilians can use? Guess not.
Matt
I live in a city that has a post far away, I don't have to venture in that area and they don't venture out here much. Even if someone has an objection (like my dad did), I just followed the law and changed my color from 'military green'
Sam
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Thanks Jay. I too like the craftsmanship on the lights. Just that one day I'll switch to original lens on them, or maybe the LED ones. The metal shell shall stay.Jay Mallari wrote:Looks great Sam. I'm also impressed with the craftsmanship of those repro metal lights.
Did you paint the engine bay as well?
Jay
I did paint the bay, but without taking off the engine. Let the valve cover & air filter stay green. I'll snap and post that too.
Sam
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Love it Looks great Sam. I keep saying one day....
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: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Thanks Clell ............ one day that day shall comecsmith wrote:Love it Looks great Sam. I keep saying one day....
Sam
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
I REALLY LIKE IT.
When driving with the wind screen in the down position how do you prevent the glass from getting broken? I've seen older Jeeps with windshield covers, but I don't want to use one.
When driving with the wind screen in the down position how do you prevent the glass from getting broken? I've seen older Jeeps with windshield covers, but I don't want to use one.
Ralph
1967 M151A1
1967 M151A1
1967 M416
1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer
If The Phone Don't Ring ... You'll Know It's Me
Airborne Ranger CIB Vietnam
1967 M151A1
1967 M151A1
1967 M416
1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer
If The Phone Don't Ring ... You'll Know It's Me
Airborne Ranger CIB Vietnam
Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Hey Sam what does the driver's side bumper sticker stand for? Is that a Pakistani DMV kinda thing? And is that some kind of German can on there too? Man if I was you I'd get some Rat Patrol sh*t going on... you and your tan Mutt and deserts and all
1992 Mercedes-Benz 250GD Wolf - Former German Army
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine, Florida
Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Ralph what do you mean? When I drove any of my MVs with the windscreen down, it was always secured to the hood. Either by way of those spring loaded catches used to secure the hood or by a web strap. On the A1's rear view mirror bracket there is a footman loop that is supposed to have a web strap & buckle on it. When the windshield is folded, said strap threads through another footman loop attached to the hood.Ralph Fuller wrote:I REALLY LIKE IT.
When driving with the wind screen in the down position how do you prevent the glass from getting broken? I've seen older Jeeps with windshield covers, but I don't want to use one.
The canvas windshield bags/covers were to prevent glare when the w/s was folded down and not give you away to aircraft (so I was told ). I was also told (by an LEO) that a w/s cover might attrach LEO attention because it hides the pertinant decals from common observation. My reply was "well, you're not supposed to drive with the w/s up and the cover on." Hey- I thought it was kind of funny.
Matt
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I do too, but what did he think about it? lolWC Matt wrote: The canvas windshield bags/covers were to prevent glare when the w/s was folded down and not give you away to aircraft (so I was told ). I was also told (by an LEO) that a w/s cover might attrach LEO attention because it hides the pertinant decals from common observation. My reply was "well, you're not supposed to drive with the w/s up and the cover on." Hey- I thought it was kind of funny.
Matt
Jim
Zigzag50, Northeast51, KC2QDZ
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: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
Never had that issue yet. I secure the folded w/s with the strap. Stays down tight.Ralph Fuller wrote:I REALLY LIKE IT.
When driving with the wind screen in the down position how do you prevent the glass from getting broken? I've seen older Jeeps with windshield covers, but I don't want to use one.
Sam
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
1983 M151A2 - M825
.....You gotta know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away, Know when to Run !
You don't count your money, sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the deal is Done !......
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Re: Inspired to Tan ---- Desert Tan
I was missing the footman loop on the rear view mirror. Found one, and will install with a strap....thanks for the quick come-back.
Ralph
1967 M151A1
1967 M151A1
1967 M416
1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer
If The Phone Don't Ring ... You'll Know It's Me
Airborne Ranger CIB Vietnam
1967 M151A1
1967 M151A1
1967 M416
1947 Bantam TC-3 trailer
If The Phone Don't Ring ... You'll Know It's Me
Airborne Ranger CIB Vietnam