M51 Recovery

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

I helped my old man drag his new (to him) M51 home last weekend. It's a 1960 with a 1967 rebuild tag. Gas motor ran pretty good considering the gas smelled like paint thinner. He plans on restoring it back to original. It needs a master cylinder and allot of body work. The township removed all the original lights so we have to hunt some down. Looking for some fuel tanks also.

I think it has bridge truck wheels and tires on the back? (came with 2 more for the front). He plans on going back to 11.00 duals.

cab protector is in the bed

 

[maddawg308]

Very nice acquisition, be great to see that get restored.

Here's an idea to what you could do with it!

 

[wreckerman893]

Gas motor ran pretty good considering the gas smelled like paint thinner.

I deny everything and demand proof (that's an inside joke).

All jokes aside that's a nice looking truck........I'd love to have a gasser but I have far too many projects as it is.

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

Got allot done today. Cab protector painted and bolted on. Hard top primered and bolted on. Took care of the brakes last week. Tested out the bed (worked great). I straightened out the bumper with my 818 and a chain. Then Joshs1ofakindxj stopped by to get his waste oil fix

 

[m816 someday]

welcome to the m51 gasser club

robert

 

[mhassett]

Wow you have really made progress.
MHassett

 

[Danger Ranger]

That truck looks good. Nice job, keep up the good work.

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

Getting there. Still looking for a tool box

 

[pa.rich]

Nice work, lookin good! That cab shield weighs a ton, that must have been fun putting on. She looks alot better in O.D. I have a M51A2, and now you've inspired me to paint it. Thanks for all the pics.

 

[MyothersanM1]

I'm likin' the M51 Gasser. Looks real nice in the new paint. Keep the pics coming! What type of tires are those?

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

That cab shield weighs a ton, that must have been fun putting on.

We made a crane that fits on to the forks of my old mans forklift. Made life easy.

Just needs a new carb (he has one in the box), a good tune up, and the front end put back together now.

Oh, and the rat's nest of wiring figured out, no lights at the moment.

 

[maddawg308]

Looks awesome! I still say a gun truck is in your future...

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

Just needs some decals, tune up, and a little more work on the front bumper.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Looks Great ! !

 

[indy4x4fab]

There's just something about the short wheel base trucks that makes them look so cool. Great job keep up the good work.

 

[Monty]

What did you use for paint and how much did it take??


Thanks

 

[MyothersanM1]

There's just something about the short wheel base trucks that makes them look so cool.

Everything is coming together nicely! I always like the head on shots of the 5-Tons. The wide fenders with the narrow grille look is flippin' handsome.

 

[buzzinhalfdozzen]

What did you use for paint and how much did it take??


Thanks

PPG "Olive Drab Flat", a little over 3 gallons.