Fuel Vent lines

[RMEVET]

More shots.

[rickf]

Very good pics! Now I know what you are working on. It more than likely is what the data plate says it is and that is a 62. It has had A2 turn signals added to the early fenders since the fenders don't have the A2 welded in supports for the lights. It has an A2 windshield and grill. The afore mentioned A2 engine and modified emissions gas tank. Looks like it has been upgraded to the A2 wiring harness also. None of this is bad, just helps to know it when offering advice on repairs. Now, the hoses and lines. Looking at the pic of the engine compartment they are all in there correct fittings. As I said before the one from the fuel pump would normally go directly to the sir cleaner fitting and I think it is a smaller diameter line, I will have to look at mine to verify that.
It's a shame some decided to blow that hole in the firewall on the drivers side.
You body tag will be on the engine side of the firewall, dead cent right above the valve cover. Assuming it is a Ford built unit. Otherwise it will be on the frame rail right behind, or even under, the grill. I will be a foil tag in that location so will probably be gone but many do survive. The Ford BUDD tags are steel tags welded to the body.
Here is a link to a thread about locations.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10358

[rickf]

And is that an old dog tag machine I see hiding there?

[RMEVET]

Sir,

This is all amazing information, thank you! No tag on back of firewall or tire mount, there is one on the front drivers side frame, under grill. I will remove the grill to see it.

Any idea why someone would knock the hole in the firewall like that? It’s a long story, but I saved this jeep from being chopped up and turned into a 6x6 hunting rig!

Yes, that is a fully functional 1953 Graphotype tag machine. It was donated to me not operational (100% now) to use for the non-profit organization I run. Gold Star Peak, Inc. It’s an amazing machine with no doubt a ton of history.

Thanks for the info!!!!

Kirk

[RMEVET]

The plate pictured was found barely hanging on to the frame...whipping the dirt and grease off it, caused it to break free!

Does it provide any more clues?

kirk

[rickf]

If that was on the frame then does your data plate say the manufacturer was Kaiser or Willys? I am not going to say yours is rare but it is one of few left, especially if it is uncut.
And hopefully Ken will see this and he will be able to give you more info on the vehicle from those numbers.

[rickf]

I was looking at your pics of the mutt and that body looks very straight and also looks like no bondo. Is the underneath just as clean, no rust?

[RMEVET]

Sir,

Interesting!

The data plate next to the steering wheel on the dash is attached. Ford Motor company.

2nd plate is on the wheel well behind the front passenger seat.

Kirk

[rickf]

Well, The hood numbers match the plate, that is good but I am sure that was done later in life but I also thought about it and I seem to remember Ken telling me that Early on Ford did put the tag on the frame. I think Kaiser had a body with two air vents in the cowl, one on each side. I sent Ken an e-mail asking him to look at this thread so he may be sending you a pm in the future. If you don't know Ken he is one of the foremost authorities on MUTTS. He lives in England and he has about every piece of printed info that was ever put out on the vehicle.

You now have your 10 posts so you should no longer have to wait for a moderator to approve all your posts and you should also have more privilege's now.

[RMEVET]

This continues to amaze me!

Tested the vent tube that I connected, it vents into the fuel take both ways. I blew into the tubing and the fuel bubbled in tank, and siphoned fuel out. So, I guess adding the tube really didn’t matter.

I tested the coil today, ohms was 5.3. ?

Once again, starts and idles perfectly (with gas cap loosened). I wasn’t able to drive it to put it under load, but hope to get it on the road and see if it will not die.

Kirk

[rickf]

The reading on the coil tells me it is good and Ken got back to my e-mail, here is a copy of what he said.
"Just had a look at the early M151 that REMVET has.

That body-tag is definitely Ford. Date of Delivery would have been around March or April 1962 and would be in the range of Registration Number 2D 1xxx"

So what you have there is an original 1962 M151 straight 151. And from the looks of it. one that is in excellent condition. I don't know what your plans are for that vehicle but in my opinion it is definitely worth spending some money on to make it more original. At least try to find an early gas tank and the proper lines. It would have had a Holley carb. I have a few of them in excellent condition but they are not cheap and the Zenith runs just as well. That is kind of a purist type of thing and since I am one making the recommendation and also the guy with the carb I am not going to push that one. If it has the original screw adjust seats that is another early part and the ratchet style parking brake. These are all things that were different with the straight 151 that changed in 1964 with the A1. The grill should be fairly easy to find. The windshield is another on of those things where you have to decide between utility and originality. The early, and A1 windshield had 2 piece glass and vacuum wipers. The very early like yours had different snubbers for when the windshield was laid down. The hood was also a bit different in that it had three ribs and a roller pin for the windshield hold down strap.

[RMEVET]

Sir,

Thank you, I appreciate you taking a look and providing the feedback.

For the grill, should it have the black out markers in it? I have one that came with it. Date of delivery on the tag in the dashboard is April 1962. It has one screw adjust seat that is currently in the drivers seat. It has the complete arctic heater that I will hopefully be able to get up and running.

For the carb, tank, and windshield, I live in Alaska and shipping is ridiculously expensive.

The purchase came with a M416 trailer stock full of parts. Multiple suspension parts, gear boxes, half shafts, differentials, wiring harnesses, 5 new tires on rims, complete set of gauges, extra zenith carb, and boxes full of miscellaneous parts.

It’s great to know a bit more about the vehicle, again, I appreciate the information.

Kirk

[Mark]

got rid of it as it was a bad picture, used to be easy to delete a post/picture

[Horst]

Of course Rick knows better, it is just a typo. He was referring to A1 turn signals added to your straight M151 (not A2)

Mark, get some help with your computer. Your contribution is very much appreciated but the pictures are pretty much useless in the resolution they are posted.

[Mark]

Yes you're right, I'll go talk to the computer guy asap