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Just picked up one of the most original M151s I've come across. It's rust free (except a small hole show in pictures below) and has original paint and markings. It's a 2nd Armor Mutt (please confirm). One interesting item about this jeep is that it has a steel plate bolted to the rear floor...
Here are some pics of the restoration of my Desert Storm FAJ #4.
Just finished up engine and tranny:
New Seals gaskets and complete degrease, clean and repaint.
Wish I had taken a few more pics when i first started, but here are some more recent ones. Just finished up the driver's side...
Trying to clean my 151A2 engine and transmission / prior to painting. Has years of baked on oil/grease/dirt from use. Currently engine and transmission are out of jeep and I've cleaned the bell housing/cluth and assocated parts with the parts washer. What would be the best method to clean...
Looking for a source of black CARC paint, need enough to paint a M151A2 a solid coat. ALso, what type is best for a nice HVLP sprayer. Please advise.
all the best,
Jason
I painted several parts with Gillispie 24052 USMC Semi-Glass OD I purchased from Rapco. The issue I'm having is that is has a fairly high level of gloss even after about 5-6 hours of painting. Will this fade down? The reason I ask is that I painted over a small section of a freshly painted...
I found the Holley carb with a bunch of other military vehicle parts I bought several years ago. I think it's a Model 1904, but can't be sure. Can someone help me id it? See pics below.
Thanks
Jason
I've had this for years, finally decided to scan it and post it. Enjoy, let us know if you find your jeeps serial number on the list. Also, look at all the Cushmans, would love to know the various models, bet most were Navy models. Also there were a few Harleys too. Enjoy!!!
WAA Surplus...
Looking to purchase, in any condition, the M3 and M4 pressure and fuel tanks for the E5R1 and M3 series of Mech flame gun systems. Any and all conditions wanted.
thanks
Jason
Looking to purchase, in any condition, the M3 and M4 pressure and fuel tanks for the E5R1 and M3 series of Mech flame gun systems. Any and all conditions wanted.
Looking for any parts and pieces for the M10-8 flame thrower system as used in the m132 and m132A1 (M113 based vehicle). All parts and pieces wanted, any condition. I have WW2 Mech flame thrower stuff for trade.
Jason