M151A2 Restore
 

Hello Al

Well after many years the restoration of my 1974 CDN M151A2 has started.
Jason and his Dad are the main restorers with me getting in the way once in a while. It is now almost stripped and ready for sandblasting. While stripping, found a 1976 penny under the radio wiring guard (on the back floor) Will glue it in as part of ts history when complete. The main areas of rust are the front floors, battery box and the front cross member.

Thanks
Eric

Eric,

I think you should call the vehicle 1 Cent because of it.

But what if it is of the feminine gender?
 

Hi Eric

Always good to see another restoration begin. Now to Robin's idea for naming it, you could always go with Penny.

Cheers Phil

nick name
 

hmmmm never thought of a name. Will sleep on it.

Thanks
Eric

Wife name my first CMP 40 Years ago
 

Hi Eric

Every MV needs a name, my wife took one look a picture of what was to be my 1st CMP 40 years ago and said "what a BEAST" still have the HUP and the wife. Both of them are part of me. You might also say that I had the Beauty already my wife. BEAST is what the HUP got for a vanity license plate

Talking MVs if you have BEAST you must have BEAUTY in this case a C60S Pat 13 CMP, andit got the plate BEAUTY. When the 3rd truck joined the family a Pat 12 C60L I polled the family for for a name at first we were thinking "and the" or "& the" as a plate but it would only may sense if the two other trucks were parked oneeither side of it. So they family decided on CANADA in honor of it's history.

But back to the M151 hope you will keep us posted on Jason and his dad progress.

Cheers Phil

M151 restoration
 

Hello

Well it seems that the vehicle had a front fender AMU mount, which would give it three radios.

Similar to the one for the M38A1.

By chance has anybody seen one of these rear items? We have found the base plate, which is different than that on the M38A1.

Thanks
Eric

updates
 

Hello

Based on some feedback from another site. It looks like this vehicle was used in the air ground air role with 1Cdn Brigade Group HQ and Sigs Squadron.

The radio mount on the front fender would have been for the PRC 515 or PRC66 radio used for air communications.

It has gone back for sandblasting as the underside had not been done and surface rust was forming in other areas.

The main areas requiring attention are the front floors and cross-member as well as the battery floor.

Thanks
Eric

If you are not already familiar with his work there is a person by the name of Guy Loomis who works at a manufacturing and fabricating company. Through the use of CNC plasma cutters he has made forming dies from stacks of flat stock. He now sells repair parts for these. http://www.m151bodypanels.com He actually has more then those listed in production now. Contact him via G838.org or Facebook.

Matt

Panels
 

Hello

Have my panels already.

Would have gone with him if i did not have them already.

thanks

Eric

M151A2 restoration
 

The grill was removed to straighten out the passenger fender.

Does anybody have any idea of what the two holes are on each side of the vehicle?

Thanks
Eric

welding started
 

Well Jason's Dad has started the welding.

Jason discovered some stenciled writing on one of the tires.
WT-3120

Not sure what it is. But this and another tire were grooved, so could be a test of some sort.

more updates
 

Well the front floor and battery floor are now out. Took th Rad out and some engine parts to clean up. Need a new Rad, But I have a spare engine and Brian has re cored ones at a very reasonable price.

m151a2 update
 

seems i have been forgetting to update this site. M151a2 body is now restored and am starting to put things back together.

Thanks
Eric

brackets going on
 

Some of the brackets going on, including the antenna mount on the front fender.

Happiness is parts going back on! Keep it going Eric!

more things added
 

Some more items added and grill almost completed. Waiting for grill screen from sandblasters. :sheep:

Eric

m151a2 updates
 

Hello
Here are more photo of the M151A2 project.

Found some more challenges and oddities. But that's what makes it interesting while moving ahead.

More updates
 

More updates

Fixed the tire mount issue and attached the antenna extension. Glued in the rubber sheet on the battery box lid as per CFTO.

getting closer
 

Batteries hooked up, kill switch added with no modification other than an extra cable. Wipers functioning and all lights now working. Getting closer. Lock was on chain to secure the steering wheel.

M151a2 on the road
 

My M151a2 Came home finally and is on the road.

Thanks to Don Dingwall, Roy and Jason Ginn for helping me get it to this stage.

It still needs a few things to finish it off but now I can enjoy it.

Thanks

Eric

Glad you are getting the opportunity to enjoy it before the snow flies Eric. Looking forward to more info/photos etc on your radio setup when you get time... I know you put a lot of effort into that part of the project.

Hi Eric (first MLU-er I ever met)

Awesome. Fantastic look to it.

You must be very proud.

regards
Darrell

*Sorry, no further access to scrap-metal bins at Unit lines!! ;)

Very nice looking rig! I wonder since the tires were grooved, the 'WT' meant "Winter Tire" following your thought of a trial?

Winter tires
 

Thanks all.

Never thought much more of the tires as I have been preoccupied by other things. Yes WT could mean winter tire.

Still sorting out and trying to find some radio gear, such as the PRC-515.

Just as a comparison shot, I used Home Hardware Olive green spray paint to paint the engine area. It is very close to the dark green in the camouflage pattern. Original gloss olive paint is on the underside of the hood and was also used as an overall coat. It is now under the flat paint.

Thanks
Eric

photo attached
 

Hmm photo did not seem to attach so here it is again. I guess it was too large.

Darrell Thanks. I miss not having the B line and Peter Laroque dumps to look through. Had many trips up with Jim Fraser.

You were also very helpful. :) Many MV owners benefitted from your generosity.

Thanks
Eric