M151A1 Canvas top mod

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M151A1 Canvas top mod

Post by CAV pilot » Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:23 pm

I have a 1968 USMC A1 with an original canvas top I think. It has the two windows in the rear but the top has an access hole with cover for the gun mount and a three zippered "gunners " hatch. Are these part of a contract or is this a motor pool mod? Thanks in advance.


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Re: M151A1 Canvas top mod

Post by Rickf » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:37 am

Sounds like a custom made top.
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Re: M151A1 Canvas top mod

Post by W. Winget » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:47 am

How the heck would anyone fire the gun sticking up through the top? without the gun mounted, the mount doesn't stick up through the top, so this sounds like a real winner of a top, but not stock.
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Re: M151A1 Canvas top mod

Post by CAV pilot » Thu Jun 21, 2018 5:48 pm

Rick thanks for the info on it being a non contract custom cover. It allows the weapon to be mounted on the outside of the top cover with a zippered hatch for the operator to gain access without removing the entire top.

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Re: M151A1 Canvas top mod

Post by Weehunt » Fri Nov 15, 2019 5:29 pm

Could you send a pic of your top. I’ve been thinking about doing this with my top.


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