rbeville@tekig5.pen.tek.com (06/20/91)
From: rbeville@tekig5.pen.tek.com
(also posted to rec.autos....)
I intend to restore a 1964 M151 1/4 ton 4X4 utility truck ("JEEP")
It has a cloudy title, stating it is a FORD. The vehicle was
privatized by an earlier owner and doesn't have the military data
plates across the dash. Comparing the "BUDD # ...." on the engine
compartment fire wall with another member of the Military Vehicle
Collector's Club, I am one serial number less than his-- He's
had his M151 registered as a 1964 Kaiser.... The FORD titling
may have arisen because there is an Autolite voltage regulator
and waterproof distributor on it.(both) There are no "Script F"s on
the body or engine like you see on a WW2 FORD GPW Jeep.
I have the M151 TM operator's manual and the TM-9 motor pool book,
but of course they are sterile as to brand names.
Correct documentation will greatly enhance the restoration value.
Can any one give me some leads about how to establish the Kaiser
authenticity?... by email, I'm sure...
that's -OWARI- from GLOWWORM-7-9-4
best regards, rbeville@tekig5.PEN.TEK.COM
Bob Beville, Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, OR 97077