10: I didn't like the skin on my knuckles anyway
9: NOS to some people (dealers on West Coast) means degreased and spray
painted
8: Paint spray cans can explode if accidently punctured
7: Just because a fording kit fits on your mutt inside the garage, that
doesn't mean it will fit under the garage door
6: Why do I have more nuts and bolts after the restoration than before I
started
5: Bondo ain't so bad
4: It's 3:30 am already?
3: Estimated restoration cost = $1500......Actual restoration cost =
$3500
2: Engines start better for the first time if you hook the starter
switch wire to the starter switch, and not to a ground bolt
1: Ok, honey. This one's done, can I get an MB?
Honestly, this is the first vehicle I've taken down to the frame (aka tub on
a mutt). I had never done body work before, and I've never rebuilt a clutch
or an engine before. I know my jeep inside and out. I've left more knuckle
skin on that thing than Bill Gates has butlers. I've also had more fun than
I thought imaginable. I've learned so much. Most importantly, I've learned
I can tackle projects if I put my head to it.
One of the things I've learned also, is how much this list really helps. I
don't add a lot to people's conversations. I'm one of those people who sits
in the background and reads the list every day. I learn more than I teach.
I've learned a lot about m151's though. I feel as if I can teach a little
on this subject now.
Well, friends, take care. I'm almost done with the mutt. Just stencils
and a few accessories. I even have an m60! It looks very cool on this
jeep. I have a real transferable m16 also. It looks great on the mutt.
I'll post a couple photos on the mutt page when it's done. Thanks for
everyone's help
Jason Rose
1970 m151a2
1964 m416
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