Recent content by mikes

I'd agree with the posts before me. Things to also consider. from my restoration. Make sure it has a title that makes life easier if you live in a title state. Try to buy the best, most complete vehicle you can find you may pay more but in the long run it comes out cheaper. Along with what...

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Correct WW2 Grill, Correct winshield, extension add & it also looks like it was set up for doors, correct Ford Tool box Lids, Also noticed Ford Battery Bracket in the rear of the GPW. Does it have an engine if so look for the engine number that could help with ID Also ford serial #'s are located...

as Mentioned above look on the frame rail between the motor mount & fender tab it should look something like this * GPW xxxxx * also check the engine to see if that number matches the frame number if so you have a matching numbers GPW Congrats if that's the case. The engine number is on the Boss...

Guys does anyone know of any military junk yards in the chicagoland area. I'm not looking for anything specific just wondering TIA Mike

Date Auction Won: 5/20/10 Date EUC Sent to GL: 5/20/10 Date EUC sent to Battle Creek: 6/1/10 Date Approved EUC Came Back: 8/5/10:jumpin: Item Purchased: M101A2 Location of item: Jefferson City

Thanks guys for the feedback I guess I will go the Rapco route after all. Mike

Guys This may have been asked before if so I aplogize in advance. I bought a trailer which is in great shape but I would like to freshen up the paint. I don't want to go the Normal channels for CARC paint. I looking for suggestions for Over the counter Rattle cans colors that are close to the 3...

Went to Pick up my trailer there this week. Mike with GL made a special trip to be there to fit into my schedule. He had an 11/2 hr drive . Great guy

Well I bid on & won a M101A2 in Jefferson City MO. The auction closed on 5/21/10 I filed for my 1st EUC the following day. My invoice date was 8/5/10. Seemed like it took forever. I just got back from picking it up. I pulled it home 61/2 Hrs with no problems at all... The trailer was even...

Eric, If you start with 24' long rope after braiding it will end up approx 22'. I can't remember where I got that info from but that size seems to be the general excepted length. In AAW is wrong. The rope should be 1" hemp not 7/8" like you see on most Jeeps. My .02 Mike