M151 Wood promo model?
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M151 Wood promo model?
This item came into the museum last week and we are hoping someone can help confirm what it is. We think it is a Ford made "Salesman's Sample" of the M151.
It is made of wood, has a working suspension, seats fold, top is removable. appears to be @ 1/6 scale. Looks to be a representation of an early production M151 (note the large slot wheels, split windshield...)
It was brought into the museum by a guy who purchased the closed box at an estate sale, the sellers did not know what it was, the screws holding the lid on were stripped and they apparently did not want to deal with removing them.
The sale was in the metro Detroit area.
Has anyone here ever seen one of these before?
It is made of wood, has a working suspension, seats fold, top is removable. appears to be @ 1/6 scale. Looks to be a representation of an early production M151 (note the large slot wheels, split windshield...)
It was brought into the museum by a guy who purchased the closed box at an estate sale, the sellers did not know what it was, the screws holding the lid on were stripped and they apparently did not want to deal with removing them.
The sale was in the metro Detroit area.
Has anyone here ever seen one of these before?
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1942 Chrysler Navy Fire pump
1943 Hudson Invader Engine
1944 Dodge WC-52
1951 M100
1952 M-37
1965 M-718 Ambulance
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1978 Nova (Willow Run built, easier to store than a B-24....)
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1942 Ford GPW
1942 Chrysler Navy Fire pump
1943 Hudson Invader Engine
1944 Dodge WC-52
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1952 M-37
1965 M-718 Ambulance
1977 M880
1978 Nova (Willow Run built, easier to store than a B-24....)
1985 M1028
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Re: M151 Wood promo model?
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Re: M151 Wood promo model?
A 2B is a very early straight 151. I wonder if there was ever a 2A? Ken? I am sure Ken is all over this one. Safe to say you may have a one of a kind there.
It was great to document the way it was packaged.
It was great to document the way it was packaged.
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: M151 Wood promo model?
I've just read the posting on the G503 and popped over to post details here......but already done.
Here's what I added on the G503......
What a wonderful find ! Here's a photo of the original 2B 4764 (an XM-151)to compare. The wheels on the model aren't the same style as the XM...... but who cares? The fact that this model has appeared after 50+ years makes me wonder what will turn up next
Ken
Here's what I added on the G503......
What a wonderful find ! Here's a photo of the original 2B 4764 (an XM-151)to compare. The wheels on the model aren't the same style as the XM...... but who cares? The fact that this model has appeared after 50+ years makes me wonder what will turn up next
Ken
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Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
Re: M151 Wood promo model?
You wouldn't happen to have a hi-res copy of that photo? Or know where I can get one?
DA Supply Weenie
1942 Ford GPW
1942 Chrysler Navy Fire pump
1943 Hudson Invader Engine
1944 Dodge WC-52
1951 M100
1952 M-37
1965 M-718 Ambulance
1977 M880
1978 Nova (Willow Run built, easier to store than a B-24....)
1985 M1028
1942 Ford GPW
1942 Chrysler Navy Fire pump
1943 Hudson Invader Engine
1944 Dodge WC-52
1951 M100
1952 M-37
1965 M-718 Ambulance
1977 M880
1978 Nova (Willow Run built, easier to store than a B-24....)
1985 M1028
Re: M151 Wood promo model?
Well, the Jerry can is pointed in the right direction in the model.
Sorry, I had to add that.
Sorry, I had to add that.
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Chris,ChrisC wrote:You wouldn't happen to have a hi-res copy of that photo?
e-mail me directly then I will have your e-address for a copy. muttguru at aol dot com
Ken
Kind regards....
Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
Ken
Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!
Contact address - - muttguru@aol.com
Note for 2023..... Ken..."Less Stress - More Exercise!"
Re: M151 Wood promo model?
Not exactly, look where the exhaust is coming out between the bumperettes. Even with an exhaust tip on it the can would be pointing in the wrong direction. So was this the concept for the exhaust to be routed this way?Emmett wrote:Well, the Jerry can is pointed in the right direction in the model.
Sorry, I had to add that.
Re: M151 Wood promo model?
If you look at that picture of the XM-151 that Ken put up you will see the tail pipe in the same spot. That is some detail for sure and sharp eyes on your part.
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: M151 Wood promo model?
Yep, I didn't see that! Sharp eyes indeed!
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I never find anything cool
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Re: M151 Wood promo model?
It looks great. And... positive proof of Jeeps (Mutts) in crates.
Re: M151 Wood promo model?
That's a cool model all right.
What vehicles got the 2B numbers between XM 151 # 2B 4764 and the earliest production vehicles which must been somewhere in the 2B 6500 range? That is in the order of 1800 numbers.
Jim
What vehicles got the 2B numbers between XM 151 # 2B 4764 and the earliest production vehicles which must been somewhere in the 2B 6500 range? That is in the order of 1800 numbers.
Jim
1960 M151