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Muttland · Unread post by **Muttland** » April 13th, 2009, 10:21 am

Flyboy740 :
The models 151 and A1 had diferent support for the exhaust in the fording Kit.

this first fording Kit model had only two steel stick to support the exhaust tube, diferent to the metal plate angle w/ holes that you have.

Enrique
A1-1966

Flyboy740 · Unread post by **Flyboy740** » April 15th, 2009, 9:52 pm

The mount on the drivers rear is for an extra radio antenna. I was planning on putting an amber rotating beacon on it. The owner prior to me had radio mounts on both fenders but that wasn't the kind of jeep I use to drive so they are in storage.

I'm having problems downloading pictures of the Run #1 stamp and dual vents. As soon as I figure out what I've done, I'll get them posted.

snuffy · Unread post by **snuffy** » April 16th, 2009, 11:06 pm

Mine is a straight 151 made in 1960 in the first run. It has the foil tag but the number 1 behind the seat is a victim of rust.

Snuffy

gpready · Unread post by **gpready** » April 17th, 2009, 7:10 pm

snuffy wrote:Mine is a straight 151 made in 1960 in the first run. It has the foil tag but the number 1 behind the seat is a victim of rust.

Snuffy

Snuffy, Got any pics to share of the old girl?

Joe

snuffy · Unread post by **snuffy** » April 17th, 2009, 10:59 pm

I would enjoy doing that but it's about a month premature. I'm hoping to have it out to look at by Memorial Day. I'll do it sometime around then.

Snuffy

dalexd · Unread post by **dalexd** » April 19th, 2009, 2:00 pm

Hello list,
mine is from 1961 -->48 years old... M151-H57
Regards,
Alex

Unread post by **rickf** » April 19th, 2009, 6:42 pm

dalexd wrote:Hello list,
mine is from 1961 -->48 years old... M151-H57
Regards,
Alex

M151-H57????????

Rick

ohiomutt · Unread post by **ohiomutt** » April 19th, 2009, 9:02 pm

I know of a person who owns a M151 prototype that I have been trying to purchase for over 2 years. It has rounded fenders like the Willy's CJ-2A. It needs restored but it is good condition. I would say its pre 1960....(1955-1959).....Are there any other prototypes out there?

Cobra5 · Unread post by **Cobra5** » April 19th, 2009, 11:58 pm

ohiomutt,

Glad to see you back. I was in need of a couple parts but had to buy elsewhere.

Tim

dalexd · Unread post by **dalexd** » April 20th, 2009, 1:39 pm

M151-H57 (hinze 57)--> Hybrid with solid m151 body and m151A2 body. To tell you the truth I didn't know the terminology too. Ken the Mutt guru and Later Joe advised so! "A little story about a MUT and Hinez57. See here in America when a K9 (dog) has mix breads then is refered as a MUT and or Hinez57. So sence your M151 is not a pure M151 then we in the HMV world Refer to it as a Hinze 57"
Thats all
Regards,
Alex

moose53 · Unread post by **moose53** » April 20th, 2009, 2:43 pm

it refers also to Heinz 57 ketchup.....

hehehe

Jim

tankerm60 · Unread post by **tankerm60** » April 21st, 2009, 12:22 pm

The VERY EARLy FORD's had a set of ##'s stamped on the LEFT forward rail. This was on the TOP of the rail, UNDERNEATH the GRILL. This was stamped on the 1960-1962. You cannot see these numbers without taking your Grill Out !

In 1963-1964, WillysJeep/Kaiser Corp. made the STRAIT M151. Their BODY ##s, made by FREUHAUFF Trailer Co. were placed on the ALUMINUM Foil Tags. These were placed onto the TOP of the RIGHT Frame rail. Mine was protected with a cover of OD green Duct Tape-ORIGINAL. During early phase of resto, I located it under layers of grease and dirt. My tag is cherry and many of these blew off. Rubber contact cement. My body # 672-0 , Assembly # 8754459 1963.

Dave-Tankerm60

homerguy · Unread post by **homerguy** » April 22nd, 2009, 10:55 pm

My M151 has the foil tag, body number 234
DOD 12/60
1960 FORD s/n 2B7015
has duel cowl vents and 4 hood latches,although the hood must have been replaced at some point

I've never seen this type of antenna mount

Anyone know what type of radio mount went here?

moose53 · Unread post by **moose53** » April 23rd, 2009, 12:42 am

Prior to 1964 when the vrc-12 series was introduced, the radios would've been an RT-66, 67, or 68 depending on the type of unit (infantry, armor, artillery etc) I believe the mount was a MT-299... here's a link to a list of all the pieces...and there were a lot lol: http://www.hypertools.com/armyradios.html

Jim

tankerm60 · Unread post by **tankerm60** » April 23rd, 2009, 8:16 pm

The antenna mount you have, was made just for the M151. This was for the AB 15 ant. This mount was made for the Right rear corner. It has a FootmanLoop welded onto it. This was for the one it displaced, for the 2 window canvas top.

This has t be the First m151, I have seen with the 4 sets of single horned hood latches ! Your is an early girl with the 2 Cowl vents 60-62. You stated yours has the aluminum foil tag. As an early m151 does yours have the tag mounted on the tranny cover ? Have you located your ## 's on the front top rail ? Right side facing the engine compartment, beneith the grill ? I have never seen a Ford with the aluminum foil Bodt tag affixed to the top rail on the Left side-facing the eng. compartment.

Back to your antenna mount, DON"T get rid of it !! I have had 3 in my years, 2 NOS ones now. This mount was ONLYfor the M151,

Dave-Tankem60
1963 M151

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