Canadian build up !!!

[Kamikaze12volts]

here's what i got this afternoon ..... new all leather brand new seats. I always wanted a set but could not afford leather. Now they are mine .... go a deal with one a my distributor ... open house one day only sale.

[wolf.dose]

I see here that you made a lot of progress since my last statement to this subject. And you are still trying.
My project is now in the seventh year of running and it works after 17 000 miles and many adjustments, so that I can say I'm at the same state of reliability as I was before I started the second restauration of my M715 in 2002, when the truck was running dfor some 20 years without bigger problems with the old Hanomag engine (65 hp).
I think, the most important is to get the truck to a state of reliability to go on a meeting (150 miles or 500 miles ) without the fear of a breake down. This is what counts for my restaurations and modifications. I do not need the best possible M715, for there are limitations in the German road regstry. But I use them to the upmost extend to built my truck the way I need it. For me my 6.2 l Diesel modification is what fits fine with acceptable fuel consumtion (even for German prices, a gallon of diesel here is actually some 9 US$, I'm at 12 mpg.)
Wolf

[defbob]

nice seats

[CHRIS UNGER]

What kind of air filter setup do you have ? Is it waterproof ? Is the fording pipe just for show ? I have a 6bt in mine and i am having a hard time finding a good place to keep my filter from getting muddy and wet. Hey wolf, my 6bt is getting 15 mpg and goes like hell !

[Kamikaze12volts]

I see here that you made a lot of progress since my last statement to this subject. And you are still trying.
My project is now in the seventh year of running and it works after 17 000 miles and many adjustments, so that I can say I'm at the same state of reliability as I was before I started the second restauration of my M715 in 2002, when the truck was running dfor some 20 years without bigger problems with the old Hanomag engine (65 hp).
I think, the most important is to get the truck to a state of reliability to go on a meeting (150 miles or 500 miles ) without the fear of a breake down. This is what counts for my restaurations and modifications. I do not need the best possible M715, for there are limitations in the German road regstry. But I use them to the upmost extend to built my truck the way I need it. For me my 6.2 l Diesel modification is what fits fine with acceptable fuel consumtion (even for German prices, a gallon of diesel here is actually some 9 US$, I'm at 12 mpg.)
Wolf

............. YES still trying !!!

[Kamikaze12volts]

What kind of air filter setup do you have ? Is it waterproof ? Is the fording pipe just for show ? I have a 6bt in mine and i am having a hard time finding a good place to keep my filter from getting muddy and wet. Hey wolf, my 6bt is getting 15 mpg and goes like hell !

The fording pipe is really fonctional .... goes into the cab and back in the engine bay throught 4" silicone elbows then to air box and then to the turbo with more piping and silicone fittings. sorry but since my truck is not at home, i dont have any pictures. Everything in 4". BTW dont worry about any shinning parts .... everything will be painted flat black before taking the road.

This is the air box from Spectre Performance --) Aluminum; 4 in. Inlet/Outlet; 10 1/8 in. Length; 5 in. O.D.

[CHRIS UNGER]

Nice...

[kingjason]

Any updates on this beast. I remember yours and a couple of other being my inspiration to buy one a few years back. I learned alot from that one that I will not repeat. I am at a point now to be able to build one properly and thought I had it nailed it down as to what I wanted but after catching up on this thread I may have changed my mind. LOL

[Kamikaze12volts]

Still working but had to built 3 houses this summer so i dont have much spare time on the truck. Also waiting for my custom clutch from Valair, as soon as the clutch get in, i'll start working on the truck ( still have 2 weeks off in reserved ) My friend at Drivetech fired his partner ( long history ) and i have to give him some times to get his work done .... so working on customs steerings parts and doublers. Have to finish a JK with volvo portals 4WS axles and range rover with portals Have lot of work and will try to keep working and finished the truck before the first snow.

I have in stock all my steering components ( PSC 1.75 ram assist )
New tie rod with lifetime warranty Moog TRE

The radiator for the water/air intercooler is installed ( under bed )

Front end had to be cut for better fittment of the radiator and 18inches fan

Belt tensioner relocated to clear the lower hose

Mechanical fuel shut off control ( in dash )

I only have 6 hours a week and have been raining for the last 3 weeks ... so really small progress !!

Next big improvement is to cut the firewall to make place for the 4 inches downpipe

[Mikel]

Great find!

The fording pipe is really fonctional .... goes into the cab and back in the engine bay throught 4" silicone elbows then to air box and then to the turbo with more piping and silicone fittings. sorry but since my truck is not at home, i dont have any pictures. Everything in 4". BTW dont worry about any shinning parts .... everything will be painted flat black before taking the road.

This is the air box from Spectre Performance --) Aluminum; 4 in. Inlet/Outlet; 10 1/8 in. Length; 5 in. O.D.