Haven't properly introduced my self or my son yet. We just purchased a rig from the Yosemite area. The park used it for a feed truck and unfortunately beat it up badly. The previous owner claimed no rust... I have pics to prove otherwise.
M715, S/N 31860, Del. Date 10/68
My son (Kyle) wanted a jeep for his 16th birthday and while searching the web found this zone and fell in love with Dave's (Beast). He wants it exactly like his.
However, the engine was run without the oilpan so it needs a re-build or new engine. Kyle did say he would like to go faster than 55mph. Soooo... It may fall into the modified section. I will have engine parts up for grabs soon as they are pulled and cleaned.
I like the 4BT swap that firefightinsam has and we just checked it out when we picked a hood up from him. My son has a hero!!! Fire fighter and M715 owner.
We are tearing it down to the frame to make mods for the power train swap. Any input would be great on steps and precautions. Everything is going to be powdercoated, so as parts get rebuilt and re assembled, I will post pics.
Here is the truck on the trailer bound for home. Kyle is in the cab.
Notice the custom fuel tank strapped to the side.
All four fender flares are wrinkled nicely.
Floor pan look ok, the kickers and corners of the tub are rusted through.
The front end needs all new metal.
One good thing. The bed is almost perfect!!!
Hood mounted cleaner, engine seems froze, but the external parts all look good.