My new M151A2

m109a3uk · Dec 29, 2011

Here's a picture of my new to me M151A2 70's Ford build but came from the Italian Army! has a Disc brakes on the front and drives well. Also got a M416 as well pic to follow.
What you guys think?

DAS · Dec 29, 2011

That is nice....drove them ...there from my era.....DAS

poppop · Dec 29, 2011

Good looking MUTT!!

Super Warrantman · Dec 29, 2011

Great looking M151A2. I drove many a tank trail at FT Knox with one in the late 70s early 80s. Pretty chilly ride without the top, and not much better even with it on, but it always got me there.

The handling was said to be tricky which is why I had to undergo a special block of instruction on driving one before the motor pool would issue my license, but I never thought it was particularly skittish. If it came from the Italian Army I wonder how they got it?

m109a3uk · Dec 30, 2011

Not sure if they bought some or were lend lease. I bought it from a mate in Germany a quick 15oo mile trip to southern Germany and back.
Just need to change lights to RHD ones and a bit of tidying up the get it registered and tested for the road.
She will make a nice little run about.
Tony

glcaines · Dec 30, 2011

Tony, that is a very nice looking quarter-ton. Good luck with it. They are fairly reliable. The handling issue involves cornering and the independent rear suspension. they will flip fairly easily, but are fine if driven accordingly. The ambulance model was even more prone to flip due to the extra weight out the back.

319 · Dec 30, 2011

Looks very nice. The more I see of those the more I think one is in my future.
Explain about the right hand drive lights. Are they unique to this particular M151? What is different than on a left hand drive vehicle?

B3.3T · Dec 30, 2011

Lend Lease ended with WWII and certainly never included the enemy.... Many countries purchased M151s. Jordan, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Israel, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Colombia just to name a few.

Nice to have front discs...

Whitey · Dec 30, 2011

Very cool! Never had the top off my old man's A2; now I know how it looks naked!

-Whitey

:beer:

Emmett · Dec 30, 2011

Your spare tire is the wrong size and mounted in the wrong place......sorry, I just had to :razz:

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The A2 did not have the same trouble with "rolling" as the earlier 151's so it's not a major worry. You can roll anything if you're driving like an idiot.
Not sure what 319 is talking about with the "right hand driving lights????"
Nice looking A2. Would like to see the disc brake set-up...hummmm.

m109a3uk · Dec 30, 2011

What you guys dont think it will look good with low profiles on? My car has 235/35/18 tyres as standard and a space saver

so took a tyre with us to Germany just in case as it was a 1500 mile drive.
When I strip it down for paint I will post a couple of pictures of the disc brake set up. Not sure but told it uses Fiat 500 discs and pads along with master.

L1A1 · Dec 30, 2011

That's a real nice A2

. I'm an M151A2 owner myself so welcome to the club. I prefer the A2 over the earlier M151 & M151A1, larger tail & marker lights plus the improved rear suspension (trailing -vs A arm). As already posted, if you drive it with common sense, you'll be fine. Don't take a turn in it above 25 MPH. Compared to other MVs, the smooth ride, compact size and (almost :razz:

) peppy nature of the vehicle will spoil you.
Matt

319 · Dec 30, 2011

Emmett said:
Not sure what 319 is talking about with the "right hand driving lights????"
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Post #5

"Not sure if they bought some or were lend lease. I bought it from a mate in Germany a quick 15oo mile trip to southern Germany and back.
Just need to change lights to RHD ones and a bit of tidying up the get it registered and tested for the road."

m109a3uk · Dec 30, 2011

319 said:
Post #5

"Not sure if they bought some or were lend lease. I bought it from a mate in Germany a quick 15oo mile trip to southern Germany and back.
Just need to change lights to RHD ones and a bit of tidying up the get it registered and tested for the road."

We over here in the UK drive on the proper side of the road :razz:

So I will need to put English headlights in. The beam always bends to the side of the road not to dazzle oncoming traffic.

L1A1 · Dec 30, 2011

m109a3uk said:
We over here in the UK drive on the proper side of the road So I will need to put English headlights in. The beam always bends to the side of the road not to dazzle oncoming traffic.

I guess for you, the novelty of owning an M151A2 over in the UK will be the reliable electrical components..... :razz:

Matt

m109a3uk · Dec 30, 2011

Ah Yes Lucas the real Prince of Darkness

319 · Dec 30, 2011

m109a3uk said:
We over here in the UK drive on the proper side of the road So I will need to put English headlights in. The beam always bends to the side of the road not to dazzle oncoming traffic.

Been reading up on those fancy RHD adapters/shields/whatever. Holy crap, what a hassle! Just drive on the improper side of road like we do!

L1A1 · Dec 30, 2011

m109a3uk said:
Ah Yes Lucas the real Prince of Darkness

I'm also a ferret owner so I knew you'd appreciate that :beer:

Matt

hughscpa · Dec 31, 2011

Very nice 151. Wish I had one. Now where are the promised pictures of the trailer?

m109a3uk · Jan 1, 2012

Pictures of the trailer for you. You quess right the colour will change to match the Mutt when that gets a paint job.

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