Body Swap

[BigDog]

I have purchased a second M715 that I plan on restoring back to military specs and civilianizing my original one. I have a 77 Chevy 3/4 ton with a 350ci and turbo 400 mated to a NP203. Would I be better off setting the 715 body onto the Chevy frame or swapping the Chevy parts over to the Jeep frame?

I havent measured the wheel bases yet, but if I needed to shorten or lengthen the chevy frame that wouldnt be a problem if its easier to go that route.

[Mikel]

My vote is to put the drivetrain into the Jeep frame. Doing a (well done) body swap isn't really much easier and in my opinion, you ize the truck more than it needs to be. But who am I to talk about izing jeeps?

[dave]

Im using an 84 3/4 ton and putting the 715 cab on it. my wheel base looks real close and it looks like everything can be modified to make a good daily driver and capable offroad truck and still get good highway speed as I have one truck that been modified and converted badly to 12 volts and extended frame.
my 725 has a 350 in it with stock drivetrain that can easily make all stock again. Just really what you intend to do with it.

[Ronner]

I agree with Mikel, swapping the drivetrain over to the 715 frame is a better choice. My 715 has an all new drive train and I have helped with body swaps before (not 715) and in my opinion the drive train was easier and came out better.

[BigDog]

Thanks for the info, I'll get both trucks stripped to the frames and go from there.