My first M151 Arrived
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Re: My first M151 Arrived
Welcome, looks like a fine 151, keep us posted on the progress.
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Looks like a nice score!Manhorne wrote:Thanks for the welcome...I actually found it on the G503 forum for sale in Idaho. The guy I got it from has had it since 2000 and he got it from some guy from California. It is in the condition that he originally bought it in. But that is the only history on it that I have .....csmith wrote:Welcome Manhorne! Looks like you have a pretty sweet 151 there. How did you find it? As you know you are at the place to be for 151 lovers. Send lots of pictures, we love pics!
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 first M151 Arrived
Where in Idaho?
Re: My first M151 Arrived
Post Falls....Bill, Idaho wrote:Where in Idaho?
Mike
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
Re: My first M151 Arrived
Spent the past weekend prepping and painting the 151.....Mounted the Antenna mount and I am just waiting for a Sponson plate to mount the radio mount. Plan on painting the hubs and adding the Army makings on it this weekend if the weather works out for me.....Also ordered canvas seat cushions and the correct canvas top for it as well..
Mike
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
Re: My first M151 Arrived
You have the antenna pulled down too tight, not good for it. You want the front part horizontal to the ground or a little above. You also need the ball for the end of the antenna. Other than that it looks great.
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 first M151 Arrived
Yea, I will have to adjust it...I cant find the correct ball for it that people dont want $75 for it....All I can find are the small balls not the large one for this antenna and the few i have seen for sale people want insane money for them.rickf wrote:You have the antenna pulled down too tight, not good for it. You want the front part horizontal to the ground or a little above. You also need the ball for the end of the antenna. Other than that it looks great.
Mike
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
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Re: My first M151 Arrived
Looks good.
Guy
Guy
M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
Re: My first M151 Arrived
Is it supposed to be a NSN 5820-00-437-2353? They come up pretty cheap on ebay from time to time. The one up there now from Eastern Surplus lists expedited shipping $$$$ but it also lists standard shipping at the bottom as a possible option for about $4. I bought stuff from them before and was pleased. They also list it on their website for the same price. I'd give them a call and see what's up shipping wise. https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartDeta ... ntenna-Tip
I see a 4 latch battery cover!
Looks good!
I see a 4 latch battery cover!
Looks good!
1960 M151 Run #1
"There is one nut on a M151 that is very difficult to remove....." - K8icu
"She ain't a Cadillac and she ain't a Rolls, But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio" - Aaron Tippin
"There is one nut on a M151 that is very difficult to remove....." - K8icu
"She ain't a Cadillac and she ain't a Rolls, But there ain't nothin' wrong with the radio" - Aaron Tippin
Re: My first M151 Arrived
Thanks. I have ordered from them before but when I looked I did not see those balls. I missed it some how...Thanks for the heads up on it...Surveyor wrote:Is it supposed to be a NSN 5820-00-437-2353? They come up pretty cheap on ebay from time to time. The one up there now from Eastern Surplus lists expedited shipping $$$$ but it also lists standard shipping at the bottom as a possible option for about $4. I bought stuff from them before and was pleased. They also list it on their website for the same price. I'd give them a call and see what's up shipping wise. https://www.easternsurplus.net/PartDeta ... ntenna-Tip
I see a 4 latch battery cover!
Looks good!
Mike
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
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Re: My first M151 Arrived
Looking great, let me know if you want to part with the vinyl cushions. Thanks Hambone
Re: My first M151 Arrived
Actually as soon as I get the canvas ones I ordered I was looking to get rid of the vinyl ones. I will let you know if you are interested ....Hambone wrote:Looking great, let me know if you want to part with the vinyl cushions. Thanks Hambone
Mike
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
196? M-151
1967 M-416
1942 Ford GPW
Re: My first M151 Arrived
Hambone, If you have decent canvas cushions I would be interested, especially backs.
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 first M151 Arrived
Thanks, just let me know, no hurry.Manhorne wrote:Actually as soon as I get the canvas ones I ordered I was looking to get rid of the vinyl ones. I will let you know if you are interested ....Hambone wrote:Looking great, let me know if you want to part with the vinyl cushions. Thanks Hambone
Rick, sorry no canvas, I will dig through Blakes stuff on my next trip.rickf wrote:Hambone, If you have decent canvas cushions I would be interested, especially backs.
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Re: My first M151 Arrived
Rick, went out to check, I do have one canvas bottom cushion in great shape, headed to Colorado for vacation, will post pics when I return.