Am715 questions

I just picked up a truck that I believe is an AM715.
It has alot of small differences & some big ones.
Some of the big are it has 8 lug axles that are stock, frt is a dana 44, rear looks to be a dana 60.
The bed looks alot like a m715 but the tool box underneath is square not rounded. The frt fenders are j truck fenders.
The hood has a trim piece across the frt like a civi truck.
There are some other differences that I cant think of right now.

Anyone know anything about these trucks ?
Anyone have any pics of them ?

Thanks in advance.

what year is it? You might have a "thriftside" bed: had angled fenders in the rear, like a Willys truck or a Forward Control.... not sure they had a toolbox but who knows. They were available as 3/4t trucks I think, too.. which would explain the axles. There are pics of them somewhere on this site, on one of these boards... but can't remember which one. Maybe this one! lol... OH! here it is:

http://www.m715zone.com/techspec/am715/ I've seen a few of the ambulance versions, they're pretty rare either way. In my opinion they lack the machismo of the real thing, but they're still good trucks. Enjoy, and post some pics!!

Thanks tacoma
Yes its a am715.
I will get the info tomorrow.
Ive been trying to get this truck for almost 18 years.

cool.... but why? lol... Are you going to restore it or mod it?? I think a restored deal would be kind of neat to have.

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Originally Posted by tacoma

cool.... but why? lol... Are you going to restore it or mod it?? I think a restored deal would be kind of neat to have.

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I guess to answer your question with a question, Why have an m715 ?
I already have a m715 so I figured why not have another odd vehicle :)
I havent deceided if it will get restored or modified yet. I got to get the m715 on the road first.

There is no data tag on this truck any other places to look ?
This truck was previously owned by Rockwell International.
The family I got it from has had it for 18-20 years.
I have no other history on it.

What are the specs on the truck...i.e. engine, transmission, .... etc. Any odd things on it like AC or the like?

So what would be the diference between a J series pick up with the thriftside bed and the AM715.

Here is a page I made with the AM715 info I have:
http://www.m715zone.com/techspec/am715/
brute4c

Look @ this weird thing(no VW reference intended): M715DA
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2289/m715da1.jpg
Vehicle Specifications
Dimensions English Metric
wheelbase 126" 3200 mm
overall length 211.4" 5,365 mm
overall width - maximum 79.1" 2,008 mm
overall height - no load 93.4" 2,370 mm
fording depth 35" 890 mm
ground clearance 10" 254 mm
minimum turning radius 334.9" 8.5 m
Performance at Gross Weight
maximum speed 60 mph 96 km/h
gross weight fully equipped 8995 lbs. 4080 kg
cruising range 279 miles 450 km
Engine
model CUMMINS 6BT 5.9
horsepower, max. 152 BHP at 2500 rpm
torque, max. 414 lb/ft at 1600 rpm
displacement 359 cu. in.

Never seen that engine listed before in this body....basically looks like the AM715 BUT it has the M715 style filler neck/hose...very un AM715 there...and whats with the vertical line down the middle of the windshield?
Where did you get this pic?
brute4c

KIA

http://www.sacreations.com/cms/m715.html

split windshield. makes fiel repair easy, only replace half at a time. cms puts the 6bt in for export. i think they are 60000 though