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Your best option is to find a reputable aircraft mechanic and have him do a pre buy inspection for you. He will know what to look for as far as documentation and overall condition. He should also be able to give you an idea as to the operating costs if you choose to keep it airworthy.

If you just want a name, how about "Whistling Dixie?" It is a whistling deuce and Dixie refers to the southern part of the USA. Maybe paint an image of a confederate cavalryman charging on horseback with his sabre drawn. I think this would tie it together.

I walked past mine and thought I should probably start it. Yeah that didn't happen. Oh well maybe this coming weekend.

Those are water tanks built by Boeing for the C-47 and C-117 Skytrain.

I believe that as long as the vehicle is over 25 years old it is exempt from the emissions and Federal Safety Standards requirement. I don't think the CNG conversion will be an issue. The best thing to do is get in touch with customs and tell them what you are trying to import. Whatever they...

Wow!!!!!!!!!! So you drove a truck this size on the highway 146 miles knowing it didn't have brakes. You do realize that had you been involved in an accident and killed someone, your actions could have brought this hobby into a negative light. As a result the government could have changed its...

Has there been any forward progress on this project?

It could have been a brush truck for a local fire department at one point. Those brackets on the front of the bed look like steps used to climb inside.

Sorry to ruin your day. If you are looking for the real deal just get on craigslist and start searching there always seems to be jeeps popping up in Texas. Just be patient something will come your way.

You have either a Titan or a Growler which was a knock off of the M151. The give away is they were made of heavier gauge steel, no axle or shovel holder, A-2 turn signals mounted on flat square fenders. The body itself will be more square as well.

Philip, Thanks for the offer but someone on one of the other sites seen my post and is sending me a copy. Tim

According to the tag it's a M-825 not just an A-2. Here's a link from olive drab. http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_m825rr.php

I sent an email to Portrayal Press but in the meantime does anyone know where I can get this manual?

I want to make sure I understand what you wrote. So when I go to Carquest, all I have to do is ask them to mix up some PPG 42955 or Dupont 29149D and I'll get a close match to the original 23070?

Nice find. The side drains put it in the 73 to 79 year. It's definetly an AM General because the A-2's that Ford produced had straight fenders and not arched. As far as the ROPPS, they really aren't necessary especially on an A-2. Even an A-1 will done fine without the extra weight, just...

Linsay, Looks as if you figured out the differences, I was just gave you the one visual. I know many guys who own original M151's that would like to own an Encore to use as a daily driver and trail jeep. The bodys are thicker gauge, better built and you don't risk beating up an original jeep...

Encores were made from heavier gauge steel. Also if what you are looking to buy is advertised as a M151-A2 the definete give away on appearance for an original A-2 will be the front fenders. The fenders will be dished for the turn signals on an original A-2. An Encore front fenders will be flat...

Did you ever resolve the issue with your warming up problem?

Here is a link for an advance auto parts store that carry them for 5 bucks. It looks like there are a few stores in your area. You can also use a Gates P/N 33038 or Napa P/N 191. I have only used the Stant and Gates brand. Good luck...

Here's something I found and thought I'd share it with you. http://www.rangerpowersports.com/forum/f327/warning-beware-murray-thermostats-240462.html BTW, this is the thermostat I'm using in my jeep. Stant P/N 13078, I hope this helps you.