Wanted: M151 Series MG Mount

[Ed Storey]

Originally Posted by rob love

The CFTO for the installation of the GPMG mount into the M38A1 vehicles mentioned that the mount was tried on the M151A2, but the skin was too thin to support the mount. There is even a photo that has an M151A2, presumably at LETE, with that mount installed.

Yes, as Rob stated C-30-102-000/CJ-004 Installation Instruction GPMG Mount on Truck, Utility, ¼ Ton, 4x4 M38A1CDN2 and CDN3 - Change 1 - 1976 does indeed show a M151A2 with the MG mount installed parked in the background of two of the LETE photographs.

Fig 3-4 Firing Position - Outboard copy.jpg

Within the Installation Instruction there is also the Note: This kit has been tried on the M151, 1/4-Ton Truck and found to be unsatisfactory without substantial additional vehicle modification.