M151s in Arizona

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M151s in Arizona

Post by kerogane » Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:46 am

Does anyone know the real story on the Marine M151s stored in racks in I believe Arizona? I’ve heard lots of stories. Were they new or rebuilds? Are there any available for sale? Thanks!


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Re: M151s in Arizona

Post by Rickf » Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:11 pm

Government auctions. LLONG gone. They were the Barstow mutts.
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Post by Rickf » Mon Feb 05, 2018 4:13 pm

And any that were left after the overseas sales were crushed in accordance with the demill orders.
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Re: M151s in Arizona

Post by Surveyor » Mon Feb 05, 2018 7:30 pm

The image I usually see when these are brought up. Halftracknut claimed he could see his all the way to the far left rear... :wink:

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1960 M151 Run #1 (Now runs and stops but still working on it...)

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Re: M151s in Arizona

Post by kerogane » Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:30 pm

I know where 6 are. Had to get Museum status to get them. Said they all were moved to Georgia prior to disposition. If 6 got out how many more did? We’re they rebuilds or brand new? Most have appx.30 miles on the odometer.

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Post by kerogane » Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:38 pm

These 151s were CARC GREEN, with the camo drawn on in what looks like chalk. Not camo painted yet.

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Re: M151s in Arizona

Post by Rustman » Tue Feb 06, 2018 12:09 am

Looking closely at the rear fenders I realized I could see daylight through them! Those are all ambulances and I'm seeing the body extension aren't I?

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Re: M151s in Arizona

Post by Rickf » Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:41 am

Yes, the ones close up are 718's. And yes, a lot went to "museums", real or otherwise. It is the "otherwise" factor that puts a stain on the hobby. And also makes it hard to acquire other surplus equipment anymore. They were mostly new but there were also a lot of resets in with them. The lines were chalk since the camo was applied at the point of arrival depending on what type of camo they were using there. Keep in mind that those pictures are quite old, those vehicles are all long gone and have all been replaced in those same areas with thousands of HMMWV's.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone

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Re: M151s in Arizona

Post by MUTT_KAHUNA ED » Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:05 pm

Another pic
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Re: M151s in Arizona

Post by Rickf » Wed Feb 14, 2018 6:02 am

Ed, You love throwing fuel on the fire don't you? :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone


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