Looking for Canadian M151A2 Pictures....

[rob love]

I don't remember the name of the surplus store, but it was on the main road through town, princess ave if I recall. The person operating the store mentioned there was a brothel operating upstairs, and to explain to the cab driver which part of the building the 3 of us were in.
I didn't notice the price (of the paint of course) either.

[Scott Bentley]

Originally Posted by rob love

I don't remember the name of the surplus store, but it was on the main road through town, princess ave if I recall. The person operating the store mentioned there was a brothel operating upstairs, and to explain to the cab driver which part of the building the 3 of us were in.
I didn't notice the price (of the paint of course) either.

Sounds like it should be easy to find

I'll have to check them out.

Thought i'd post up some pics and give an update of where i'm at now.

Basically, Mikes MUTT will be donating its complete Power Pack, ROPS and a bunch of other essentials to the Red Deer Tub Donor Jeep. I've left it completely intact for now and gave it a some fresh Spark Plugs and Wires, a complete Carb Re-Re, Fuel System Cleaning, Valve Adjustment and run the Engine daily for at least 15 minutes to keep everything lubed and the charging system topped up. My hopes are that if something is going to spring a leak, better to happen now than after I transfer it over to the Red Deer MUTT. One the Tub is all fixed up, i'll "Pull the Pack" and get it all cleaned up and ready for the transfer.

I started pulling the Red Deer Tub Donor MUTT apart scouring it for Data, Serial Numbers and anything else I could find on it. I'm still impressed with the lack of a rust problem except for a portion above the Pintle Hook and predictably the Battery Box Floor. Otherwise everything else is completely solid. My original plan was to install an AM General Underbody Corrosion Repair Kit, but it turns out that it would be un-neccessary.

Biggest problem with it was the "Booty-Fab" manner that it was Re-Militarized and the abuse it took while in service. Although it doesn't have any serious body damage, there isn't a panel on it that doesn't have some kind of a dent. Lots of panel beating with Wood Blocks and a Dolly. The Re-Weld job will have to be completely removed and Re-re-welded with some proper fishplating materials and techniques. I've ordered a new Battery Box Floor, Passenger Seat Bulkhead and Tunnel Cover rather than mess around.

Pics to follow....

[Scott Bentley]

[Scott Bentley]

[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

[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.