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New Guy With M151 A1s

imaokie2000

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Hi, I am from Oklahoma and I have been lurking and reading, preparing to start restoring two M151 A1s. I am taking pics as I go. Is there any interest in seeing pics of the restores?
 

18operator

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Welcome from Northern Ohio. There's always interest in seeing pictures of history being restored! Good luck with the restoration.
 

M813rc

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Absolutely! Most folks love to see a step-by-step evolution of vehicles being restored. So bring it on!

Cheers
 

imaokie2000

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I have a slow internet, so please be patient.

I wanted to get a military vehicle to enjoy during retirement and three years ago, I came across these two MUTTs south of St. Louis. I thought they would be good restore projects to keep me from going back to work after I retired. Now I may have to go back to work to be able to afford them! lol

These pics are from 3 years ago when I found them. I will call them Jeeps 2 & 3. I found another in Sacramento CA. with a better body that I started restoring a couple weeks ago. It will be jeep #1.


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imaokie2000

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Four trailer tires later, I get them home. I start preparing a list of all the parts I need for the restores. I start realizing how much trouble I'm in......................

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imaokie2000

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This is pics of the 3rd MUTT I found in CA a year ago. I drove out and brought it home a month ago. It is in a lot better shape and will be the one I start on first. I didn't realize when I bought it, it had been in a front end collision with major frame damage. They also used a cutting torch to remove the power plant. All in all, the body is pretty good. Just not many parts left and the engine is froze.

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imaokie2000

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See the rust damage on the bottom of the one? It is the best of the first two MUTTs I bought. I am a Boilermaker by trade. I've never restored a vehicle. I've never done body work. I think I'm in serious trouble at this point. I am sure glad I found Cameron Mfg on this site. I will be buying a lot of body panels...........................



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