My Offroad Jeep
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My Offroad Jeep
AAC Harrogate Yorkshire, England 1963-66
641 Signals Troop, 3 JSC, NORTHAG, Belgium
14 Signals Regiment Worcester, England
NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
M606 Willy's/Mitsibushi - Cafe
Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild
641 Signals Troop, 3 JSC, NORTHAG, Belgium
14 Signals Regiment Worcester, England
NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
M606 Willy's/Mitsibushi - Cafe
Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild
Re: My Offroad Jeep
That exhaust pipe is a branding iron! What made you decide to run it way out there instead of tucking it between the light and bumperette? Other than that it looks real good, I see you stick with the eating well theme, No wine bottle?
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: My Offroad Jeep
I agree with you but that is the way the guy built it, but as you will note it is still under going trials for functionality so there is still time for change. I like the way my ROPS turned out it gives me free access all round the back end, there are also footman loops everywhere so I can secure bags etc to the ROPS frames.
I will probably have to rebuild the cross member that goes under the gearbox or around there, I noticed the other day that I must have hit something very hard as it has been pretty well crushed.
The rear seat can also be put back as and when required so it can be used for carrying passengers., The body has been heavily braced with thick wall angle iron along the lower edges and under the rear floor and other places susceptible to damage. Handles well and runs nice on the zenith installed.
I still have a few more ideas but need to test their viability before incorporating.
As for the lack of wine well I prefer to keep that for when I get home, I like to keep driving and drinking apart, if I have a beer then Ty my driver takes over, if he wants a drink then I will drive, it works out pretty well.
I will probably have to rebuild the cross member that goes under the gearbox or around there, I noticed the other day that I must have hit something very hard as it has been pretty well crushed.
The rear seat can also be put back as and when required so it can be used for carrying passengers., The body has been heavily braced with thick wall angle iron along the lower edges and under the rear floor and other places susceptible to damage. Handles well and runs nice on the zenith installed.
I still have a few more ideas but need to test their viability before incorporating.
As for the lack of wine well I prefer to keep that for when I get home, I like to keep driving and drinking apart, if I have a beer then Ty my driver takes over, if he wants a drink then I will drive, it works out pretty well.
AAC Harrogate Yorkshire, England 1963-66
641 Signals Troop, 3 JSC, NORTHAG, Belgium
14 Signals Regiment Worcester, England
NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
M606 Willy's/Mitsibushi - Cafe
Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild
641 Signals Troop, 3 JSC, NORTHAG, Belgium
14 Signals Regiment Worcester, England
NATO FSS Collafirth Hill. Shetland Isles
M606 Willy's/Mitsibushi - Cafe
Mitsubishi J4C - Offroad
M151A2 - Cafe
M151A2 - Sold
M151 A2 - Offroad
M151 A1 1969 - Cafe
M151 A1 1966 - rebuild
M151 A1 - rebuild
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Re: My Offroad Jeep
Great looking MUTT. I'm not one for after market mods but I'm pretty sure, if the M151 had been made with a tailgate, it would look just like that.
1968 M151A1
1967 M416
1967 M416
Re: My Offroad Jeep
Well done, sir!
Now... bon appetit!!
Now... bon appetit!!
LTDan
Commanding Officer
Company A
95th Supply & Service Battalion (Direct Support)
VII Corps Support Commmand
1970-73
Fürth, Germany
Commanding Officer
Company A
95th Supply & Service Battalion (Direct Support)
VII Corps Support Commmand
1970-73
Fürth, Germany
Re: My Offroad Jeep
Looks good, John. I like it. Wonder what the date is on that mess kit ?
Matt
Matt
Re: My Offroad Jeep
John,
Wish I was there to join in on the fun. Busy working in Australia for a while. Until it slows down a little, I will only be in country for a few days at a time. I have not forgotten the battery tray and hold downs. I will bring them in ASAP.
Your offroad unit looks good. You do some nice work.
Hope to see you soon.
Regards,
Wayne
Wish I was there to join in on the fun. Busy working in Australia for a while. Until it slows down a little, I will only be in country for a few days at a time. I have not forgotten the battery tray and hold downs. I will bring them in ASAP.
Your offroad unit looks good. You do some nice work.
Hope to see you soon.
Regards,
Wayne
Re: My Offroad Jeep
Jon, I noticed the hub cover holding the spare tire. Is that a complete spare hub under there?
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: My Offroad Jeep
Looks very nice John, I really like the Tail Gating Function! Great for ball games and outdoor parties Look forward to seeing it next time over.
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!!
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Re: My Offroad Jeep
That's nice. Set up for use and fun. Well thought out. Kudos.
NRA Life Member. Class 7 FFL/ SOT
1964, M151-A1
1950, US M-38 Jeep. Serial # 36.
1952,US M-38 Jeep
1965, Willys M-274 Mule
1945, CCKW, closed cab, 353
416 Trailer
M100 Trailer
US Army 5 year RA. RSVN 1968-1970
1964, M151-A1
1950, US M-38 Jeep. Serial # 36.
1952,US M-38 Jeep
1965, Willys M-274 Mule
1945, CCKW, closed cab, 353
416 Trailer
M100 Trailer
US Army 5 year RA. RSVN 1968-1970