Looking for Canadian M151A2 Pictures....

[Scott Bentley]

The only markings that could be found on the entire Tub aside from the usual painted over Stickers were these Tac Signs:







So, correct me if i'm wrong, but it appears to be the former hauler for the DCO of 1 Service Battalion if I read it correctly. It did have dual Trays for what i'm assuming were 524's at some point judging by the holes.

One thing is for sure, it must have been the Battalion Beater at some point judging by the dents and dings.

[rob love]

I am sure you will likely find it during teardown, but check those rear suspension arm hangers for hole elongation where the suspension arm mounts to them. They were nototious for elongating resulting in very sloppy handling. Thre was a CFTO detaling how to repair and strengthen them.

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by rob love

I am sure you will likely find it during teardown, but check those rear suspension arm hangers for hole elongation where the suspension arm mounts to them. They were nototious for elongating resulting in very sloppy handling. Thre was a CFTO detaling how to repair and strengthen them.

Noted Rob,

I haven't got to that point yet, but I just pulled the wheels the other day to find that the Wheel Bearing preload was so loose there was a good 1" of play when I shook the Tire/Wheel assembly. So, having seen this, i'm going to pull the entire Suspensions Front and Rear to check for any other abnormalities.

So tell me, did I waste my money when I bought some Top Bows for this thing? I haven't seen Top Bows on very many Canadian A2s. But the ROPS does a very poor job of keeping the Top taut, as well as not having a way to secure the Side Curtains properly. I'm hoping they'll fit when they get here.

I got the Ownership and Registration sorted out finally. If anyone is interested in what I did to circumvent and eliminate the Ass Pain of trying to get one of these never registered Scrap Rigs on the road, PM me, as I don't want to be publicly scolded

Other little discoveries, the "Krylon Camo OD" is damn near a dead ringer for the OD Cam spots that I could find on both of these MUTTs. I sprayed a test spot on the mule I have sitting outdoors, and after a few days of weather, it cures very very close. Too close to really notice any difference. Too bad the Forest Green base color isn't as easy to obtain.

The replacement Panels from both Jeeppanels Plus and MacMilitaria are both very good quality pieces. I ended up getting a new Battery Box Floor and a Tunnel Cover rather than try and cobble the crap that was left from the Demil. I'll post some pics when they are all tacked in.

Scotty

[rob love]

The top bows were disposed of with the intro of the roll cages.

[maple_leaf_eh]

Originally Posted by armybuck041

So, correct me if i'm wrong, but it appears to be the former hauler for the DCO of 1 Service Battalion if I read it correctly. It did have dual Trays for what i'm assuming were 524's at some point judging by the holes.

One thing is for sure, it must have been the Battalion Beater at some point judging by the dents and dings.

Niner Alpha is part of the COs stable. I forget which is which, but it might be his rover. The DCO has another callsign altogether (As I Recall). Dual RT524s would make sense for either passenger.

Don't mistake dings and dents for in service abuse. The numbers could have been on there for a while. Normally, the HQ vehicles are kept in pretty good condition. Their drivers are reliable soldiers, and keeping a vehicle running for the CO is just a bit more important than cutting up potatoes or standing sentry unnecessarily. That is what happens when vehicles go off the road for no good reason.

[rob love]

Body work on the SMP vehicles was rarely done, unless it was directly attributable to an accident. So if you figure one dent a year in the bush (and the dents would accumualte faster than that) along with the dents gained when the body was cut in half, then you are well over 20 dents.

As to the loose wheel bearings, the M151A2 was notorious for them backing off. Set them exactly as per the manual with the preload....anything less and they work loose.

You guys will have to excuse my crappy spelling for the next few months...I write these on a cheap laptop from a dusty and dark weatherhaven tent overseas, and with the unreliable internet service, I often don't risk re-reading before posting for fear it will vanish altogether.

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by rob love

Body work on the SMP vehicles was rarely done, unless it was directly attributable to an accident. So if you figure one dent a year in the bush (and the dents would accumualte faster than that) along with the dents gained when the body was cut in half, then you are well over 20 dents.

As to the loose wheel bearings, the M151A2 was notorious for them backing off. Set them exactly as per the manual with the preload....anything less and they work loose.

You guys will have to excuse my crappy spelling for the next few months...I write these on a cheap laptop from a dusty and dark weatherhaven tent overseas, and with the unreliable internet service, I often don't risk re-reading before posting for fear it will vanish altogether.

There isn't much at my old unit that wasn't bashed around a bit. Hoods are always sunk in from walking on them etc. None of the marks on this thing are atypical.

I wasn't entirely sure about the C/S. But hey, I ended up getting the CO of 1 SVC BNs old Jeep. That in itself is nostalgic none the less.

Well Rob, I hope you haven't been off running to the bunkers too many times. From what i've heard, the Haji's aim with the 107s and 122s hasn't improved since my last trip over there.

Scotty

[mike mckinley]

scotty, as i sit here listening to the latest AC/DC album, it warms my heart to see that my old jeep is finally getting the proper attention. i consider the "donor body" nothing more than a facelift in human terms. i would humbly ask/beg, that if anyone has information related to the cdn m151's such as cfto's, or what ever else, i'm certainly interested in it. i have been working on a book about the cdn m151's for some time, which i'm hoping may someday ammount to a weapons of war book from service pub. i have found that with these vehicles, there seems to be a big black hole out there in that very few people have much info on them as compared to other vehicles. full credit will be given to anyone contributing. mike

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by mike mckinley

scotty, as i sit here listening to the latest AC/DC album, it warms my heart to see that my old jeep is finally getting the proper attention. i consider the "donor body" nothing more than a facelift in human terms. i would humbly ask/beg, that if anyone has information related to the cdn m151's such as cfto's, or what ever else, i'm certainly interested in it. i have been working on a book about the cdn m151's for some time, which i'm hoping may someday ammount to a weapons of war book from service pub. i have found that with these vehicles, there seems to be a big black hole out there in that very few people have much info on them as compared to other vehicles. full credit will be given to anyone contributing. mike

I addition to that Mike, I really got to thinking last night... We need to get a Canadian MUTT Registry going. I'd love to see just how many are out there being collected, and get that information compiled somewhere.

On another positive note, the project yard stick moved ahead some more today. My MUTT is now Legally mine and Insured. I walked away from the DMV today with my spanky new Registration Green Slip (Unfit until I get it Safety Inspected), and to add icing to the cake, my Insurance Company didn't even skip a beat giving me a policy for my "1979, American Motors Corporation, Jeep, 2 Dr, Open Top" Don't ask.. But at least its in the system now

After it gets a full restoration, i'll look into an Appraisal, more specific Insurance Coverage and some Veteran Plates for it.

This afternoon I was able to get a good portion of the Uniframe repaired. I'm starting to see the finish line in the welding now. No pics, forgot the camera again.

Rob, ya, point taken on the US/UK Open Fire Policy. My first Blackhawk ride I was kinda surprised at the manner that they test fired their Door Guns

[mike mckinley]

copy that regards registry...i have a few names to add if interested. also, if you check out ebay.com military vehicles, you will notice a surplus dealer, located in st. andrews, ont, who is auctioning off an uncut m151a2 body and many parts of same. current price of the body is 2500.00cad....

[rob love]

Originally Posted by armybuck041

There isn't much at my old unit that wasn't bashed around a bit. Hoods are always sunk in from walking on them etc. None of the marks on this thing are atypical.

I wasn't entirely sure about the C/S. But hey, I ended up getting the CO of 1 SVC BNs old Jeep. That in itself is nostalgic none the less.

Well Rob, I hope you haven't been off running to the bunkers too many times. From what i've heard, the Haji's aim with the 107s and 122s hasn't improved since my last trip over there.

Scotty

We get a couple a week. It was nice to see some flares go up the other night and some return fire happening.

Don't those guys know they could hurt someone blindly firing into lived in areas??

I could say more, but I don't want to turn into an internet FOO for these jackasses.