The Military Model-A

[fourspeedwagon]

Old-duff didn't say anything about it being a replica WWII rig did he? Just military.

She's a beaut by the way, thanks for posting pics.

[Harley03joe]

Originally Posted by old-duff

Hi Guys, I'm a newbie [one post] but I have been lurking for over two years, want to thank the members for all the great information that I've picked up reading the forum, when I started my project I had just a chassis, I looked for a body, found a '29 ccpu cab, so I decided to build a truck, while reading the forum I read where there were no Ford Model-A's in the military, so I thought I would try to dress a Model-A in military garb....Had a blast, great fun, a little challenging, but i loved every minute of it, Here are a few pictures of my Military Model-A.

Very Nice Duff, I Really Like It
Here Is My M-151 A2 Mutt Also USMC
Pictures Attached
Enjoy
Harley03joe

[Joe K]

A little off topic but certainly of interest. Not too many Mutts made it into civilian life.

Per Wikipedia...

The handling issues were eventually resolved by a redesign of the rear suspension, introduced in the M151A2 model. However, due to liability concerns, the U.S. Department of Defense deemed all M151 series vehicles "unsafe for public highway use", limiting their public use. Continuing problems with vehicle roll-overs into the 1980s led the US military to retrofit many M151 series vehicles with the "Roll over protection structure" (ROPS), a roll cage intended to protect both front and rear seat passengers.
Post Military Use

In the early 1990s the M151s began being phased out of service in favour of the Humvee. A few (perhaps 1000) were sold via Government Surplus auctions, and those that were not sold via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) overseas were cut into four pieces and scrapped. However some individuals were able to buy these "quartered" M151's and simply weld the four sections back together, and rebuilt them into drivable condition. Additionally, beginning in the late 1990s a few companies dealing in Military surplus items bought M151's from some of the foreign governments that received the vehicles via FMS for reconditioning and further sales.[citation neIeded]


I know that "mutt stuff" tends to go pretty pricey over at Ebayland.


Joe K

[Harley03joe]

Originally Posted by Joe K

A little off topic but certainly of interest. Not too many Mutts made it into civilian life.

Per Wikipedia...

The handling issues were eventually resolved by a redesign of the rear suspension, introduced in the M151A2 model. However, due to liability concerns, the U.S. Department of Defense deemed all M151 series vehicles "unsafe for public highway use", limiting their public use. Continuing problems with vehicle roll-overs into the 1980s led the US military to retrofit many M151 series vehicles with the "Roll over protection structure" (ROPS), a roll cage intended to protect both front and rear seat passengers.
Post Military Use

In the early 1990s the M151s began being phased out of service in favour of the Humvee. A few (perhaps 1000) were sold via Government Surplus auctions, and those that were not sold via Foreign Military Sales (FMS) overseas were cut into four pieces and scrapped. However some individuals were able to buy these "quartered" M151's and simply weld the four sections back together, and rebuilt them into drivable condition. Additionally, beginning in the late 1990s a few companies dealing in Military surplus items bought M151's from some of the foreign governments that received the vehicles via FMS for reconditioning and further sales.[citation neIeded]


I know that "mutt stuff" tends to go pretty pricey over at Ebayland.


Joe K

Mine Had The ROPS But I Took Them Out, And It Was Never Cut

[Y-Blockhead]

I was perusing the Net and came across this article on FAI armored car. The FAI was built on the chassis of the GAZ A car, a licensed copy of the US Ford A built in the Soviet Union in the 30's to early 40's.

Interesting article if your interested... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAI_armoured_car

[marc hildebrant]

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Nice looking Springfield 1903 in the Cab, although a Garand would be correct for WW2.

Marc

[Brad in Germany]

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I was perusing the Net and came across this article on FAI armored car. The FAI was built on the chassis of the GAZ A car, a licensed copy of the US Ford A built in the Soviet Union in the 30's to early 40's.

Interesting article if your interested... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAI_armoured_car

The GAZ 67 Jeep was also based on the GAZ A/Ford Model A. Note the obvious Model A style gas tank cowl, etc.



Fordially,
Brad in Maryland

[cradlescyth]

Fantastic work, and great dtail.

good luck with it!!

[beechboy]

I must say outstanding workmanship. Very nice looking