Future 151 hauler
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- Brigadier General
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Future 151 hauler
I picked up this 1975 GMC Midas M 190 a couple months back. 58k for mileage, 350 small block, turbo 400 trans. Overall it's in good shape for what it is. Bought for the main purpose of going to military shows. Has a little water damage that's about 50% fixed, new tires due in next week. Runs great, engine is super quiet. All this fun for $1,000. Couldn't pass it up and it reeks of the 70's!
Guy
Guy
M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
Re: Future 151 hauler
A "little" water damage? From the looks of the buckling in that siding at the back of the overhead you have more than minor issues. This was a major area pf problems with these things. Once the water got into those 1x2 frames they just disintegrated. You will have your work cut out for you but if done right it will be well worth it.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Future 151 hauler
Yes, a little. Front structure that was bad has been replaced. Center of RV is good, has some issues in the back.
M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
Re: Future 151 hauler
I would eliminate that front window as they alway leak and if they are not leaking they are condensing, but that area is always wet. If I can ever find a way to work on mine under cover that window is gone.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
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Re: Future 151 hauler
You want another one , My dad has a Dodge about like that, been parked under the barn about 10 yrs.,at 90 years old, he still has dreams of taking it fishing again.
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Re: Future 151 hauler
I've thought about removing for that reason.
M151 Body Panels - http://www.m151bodypanels.com/
'68 A1 - Under full resto
'68 A1 - Under full resto
Re: Future 151 hauler
I bought a toyota sea breeze, got 8, 9 miles to the gallon, this was to be my lodging while working, on the road.The big problem was to park it at a camper place they charged me more than staying at a motel.Plus I had to unhook the sewer/electric in AM to go to work, etc.Had a 6 cylinder in it, had alot of pick & go.I even poured a concrete pad along side of the garage to park it on.Didn't see any logic in keeping it.
Now I wish I'd would have kept it.Another GP story!!LOL
Now I wish I'd would have kept it.Another GP story!!LOL
mark
1968 m274A5
1960 m151
1981 m151A2
1964 m416
1971 m416
1968 m274A5
1960 m151
1981 m151A2
1964 m416
1971 m416