A2 resto in London, UK

1959 - 1978, M151, M151A1, M151A2, Technical questions and discussions, regarding anything related to the M151.
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Post by tootallmike » Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:42 pm

Hi guys,

I've been reading you for a long time but this is my 1st post.

I was at a show in 2005 and I drove a HMMWV followed by a MUTT. The MUTT was so much fun that 8 weeks later I’d bought one! After messing about in it at Beltring and a couple of local shows, I’ve gradually been acquiring all the parts I needed for a nut and bolt restoration. Other projects have delayed me but I finally got around to this last November.

During the strip-down I’ve found plain O.D, US 3-colour camo and two layers of sand paint with Hebrew squiggly writing and markings which concur with the known history that it was an ex-Israeli Defence Force field conversion to an M825 TOW missile launcher.

I was very lucky that there was no serious rust anywhere on this vehicle thanks to it having undergone the rust-proofing programme.

I have, however, had to do a lot of bodywork as there wasn’t a straight panel on it and there were lots of dents, holes, blobby welds and tears in the metalwork. I’ve welded in a new rear panel to replace the one which had been messily flame-cut out and I’ve rebuilt the right rear corner which had been extensively fillered after a major ding. I’ve also fabricated a new shovel bracket, a rear panel to rear wheel arch bracket and replaced the tool box lid riser and hinge.

After the major repairs were done, I removed every component from the body and paint-stripped & jet-washed it.

It was then treated with rust neutraliser before a bit of judicious fillering and a coat of red oxide filler primer all over. The tub was then inverted on trestles and the underside was painted with two coats of Nato Green and the less visible areas were under-sealed. All of the suspension and driveline components have been rebuilt and painted in black Hammerite. All suspension bushes and hub seals are new. Bearings were inspected and have been re-packed. All wheel cylinders are new as are the flexi’s and copper lines. The old brake shoes were fine and have been cleaned and re-used. A new (modified) rear wiring loom has been threaded through the right hand chassis rail and some of the external body components have gone back on again including the pintle, front bumper and rear bumperettes, rear lights, side marker lights, lifting points and fuel can straps.

Meanwhile the gearbox/transfer box has been rebuilt with new seals, bearings and handbrake band and is now re-attached to the engine via the new clutch. I’m hoping to get hardened valve seats installed later this week then the head can go back on.

I’m waiting to get the wheels back from the shot-blasters this week and once they’ve been undercoated, the new tyres can be fitted and the vehicle can be put back on its feet. Ultimately it’s going to be painted in desert sand.

I’m going to try and work out how to post pictures so you can see what I’m up to.

Best regards and many thanks for all the advice you've already unknowingly given me! - Mike[/img]
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Post by moose53 » Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:10 pm

I'm very glad to hear of another Mutt being saved! It sounds like you know what you're doing and everything is going well, so I guess all thats called for is congratulations! Hope to see your pictures soon, and hope you enjoy your project for a long time.

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Post by Ralph Fuller » Sun Feb 11, 2007 4:33 pm

Mike:
Welcome to the G503
Looking forward to your pictures. No wonder you haven't posted before...you have been too busy working on your MUTT.
Don't forget to post before pictures. We all enjoy seeing the building phase.
I had a little rust in one of my MUTTs too. Nothing too serious
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Post by Fil Bonica » Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:02 pm

How about a few bars of Ray Charles "Born to Lose:!

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Post by tootallmike » Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:28 am

Thanks guys,

I can't see how to add pictures (the 'Img' button at the top requires an image URL which is no good to me). Is there a way of attaching them directly from my desktop?

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Post by Ralph Fuller » Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:38 am

Mike: I post my pictures in the G503 photo album and then here. You can go to:
http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/index.php

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Post by tootallmike » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:13 pm

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Test posting...
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Post by tootallmike » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:16 pm

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0/10 for first test.

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Post by tootallmike » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:19 pm

I'm not a stupid person but... :(

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Post by tootallmike » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:28 pm

Now we're cookin' on gas!

I think these are self explanatory but feel free to ask any questions:

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You may have to turn your monitor on it's side for this one...

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and my other two toys at Beltring last year:

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Post by Ralph Fuller » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:42 pm

Way to go, Mike. 8) Great pictures
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Post by raymond » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:01 pm

That looks like you put an incredible amount of work into it. WOW. I'm very impressed.
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Post by Baios » Tue Feb 13, 2007 1:43 am

:D ood job,go on and contact Ken The muttguru to help u about everything u do not know,He is there in England
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Post by tootallmike » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:36 am

Thanks guys!

Baios - Ken has been very helpful already and I have to pick his brains again soon. This time about seat belts, which are a legal requirement here in the UK for this age of vehicle.

Does anyone recognise this marking. It was painted onto the OD so I assume it's US military:

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Thanks for any help. Incidentally, someone has suggested that the other markings are Arabic, not Hebrew. That makes a mess of the 'known' history! Anyone know?
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Post by muttnut » Tue Feb 13, 2007 4:31 am

:D hi mike

your mutt will be abought 1969 :wink: :wink: so when you mot and register it there is no need for seat belts
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