Portland to Sequim (Hopefully)

[Seq]

Yep, its got the multifuel.

 

[Seq]

I'm looking at the operating tm's and looks like the M51A2 has a transfer pump to move fuel from the right to left tank and the 817 just switches which tank fuel comes from (with a switch between the driver door and seat). If that's the case, I have a M51.

 

[71DeuceAK]

She's definitely an M51. The air cleaner on the passenger side is the dead giveaway.

 

[Seq]

Originally I thought so also but he swapped fenders and air cleaner.

 

[71DeuceAK]

Unless somehow she was an 817 originally? As someone trying to rescue one of these myself, now you have me curious!

 

[Seq]

They guy I purchased it from swears its an 817 but looking at the TM's, it looks like a 51.

 

[71DeuceAK]

Seeing your avatar, I'm 99.99% sure she's an M51. Great truck nevertheless. You make me want to pursue the one I have/had a lead on more. I've got an M928A1 that needs a motor but who said one MV is enough?

 

[Seq]

Here is my data plate. Since it references multifuel, it has to be an M51A2. I thought it listed the model somewhere on the plate also but I don't see it.

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[71DeuceAK]

Yep, that's her pedigree alright! Any idea on a year? Any other pix?

 

[Seq]

Title says 68. Don't know how to verify that though. Weird thing is he gave me the original hood and fenders which look like they come from an 817.

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[71DeuceAK]

This is perplexing! '68 sounds like an M51 though. She's 50 years old yet going strong nevertheless. What are your plans for her?

 

[Seq]

Clearing my property first. Then restore and take to local shows.

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[71DeuceAK]

If I can acquire the one I have a lead on, I'd love to restore her as well.