I bought a M715 today!

[91W350]

I ran a GM 305 V8 gasser in mine and it did super. Better fuel mileage than stock, nice and smooth power, I went with a set of shorty headers and low rpm torque cam. I always wanted to try one with a 4BT in it. I used the Novak conversion so I could keep the stock transmission, I always liked the way the transfer case shifters and emergency brake levers stood up in the cab on the M715. Glen

editing to add that is a four core 1968 Camaro application radiator and even though it looks close, the fan clutch never touched it, in spite of hanging wheels in the air on the rocks many times.

 

[NDT]

Is the Camaro radiator a direct bolt in to the stock core support? If so that is some great information.

 

[91W350]

I just made a flat aluminum bar and drilled it for both mounts. Attached it to the core then slid it in the stock bracket. No sweat at all. That radiator was overkill. I originally bought it for a 502 Camaro project and had it leftover from play time. A friend later bought the Camaro and semi restored it

 

[bcowanwheels]

A full size jeep radiator is a bolt in if you move the pass. Side rad mount over 1 hole on the bottom like the fsj.

 

[odiegreen]

Check out Novac they have motor mounts for the 350. i was very pleased at how they worked in mine.

 

[bcowanwheels]

I have complete adapter kits and also seperate parts for same. Most complete kit going, lowest cost and all billet steel not aluminum

 

[67_C-30]

I have complete adapter kits and also seperate parts for same. Most complete kit going, lowest cost and all billet steel not aluminum

Bob, I'm going to be calling you this coming week sometime. I have a lot questions and I need several items.

Do you happen to have gasket sets for the Tornado engines?

 

[KBarrell]

I have a great bed and tailgate for the 68' M715. The bed has been stripped down and primed. the tailgate needs to be stripped but is in great shape. The floor of the bed is still good. The cab i have has rot in the rocker panels and some of the rear cab floor. The doors are in great shape with all hardware and glass. I have the soft top with a few small holes that can be sewn shut. Also the tool box under the bed is in great shape too. I'll take $500.00 for all of the body parts that are left.

 

[67_C-30]

I have a great bed and tailgate for the 68' M715. The bed has been stripped down and primed. the tailgate needs to be stripped but is in great shape. The floor of the bed is still good. The cab i have has rot in the rocker panels and some of the rear cab floor. The doors are in great shape with all hardware and glass. I have the soft top with a few small holes that can be sewn shut. Also the tool box under the bed is in great shape too. I'll take $500.00 for all of the body parts that are left.

PM sent

 

[bcowanwheels]

i only have 2 gasket sets left and i need them for the n.o.s. engines i have sorry. try memphis or vpw.
next time
bob

 

[67_C-30]

Recovery Successful!

I brought the M715 home today. To my knowledge, there is not any of these locally, we got tons of looks, finger pointing, thumbs up, and comments on the way home. One guy at a gas said asked "What the h--- is THAT?", so I told him, and he said "I didn't know what it was, but I knew it was AWESOME!". Ego boost? - check The kids love it too!

 

[mojeeper]

Although the 300's really are great engines, I just can't go with a 4-letter engine. It goes against all that is good and just in the world!

so why did you buy a J E E P <----- 4 letter word
looks like a great project

 

[67_C-30]

so why did you buy a J E E P <----- 4 letter word
looks like a great project

Jeep is a clean 4 letter word, like wash, harp, and drab. The other falls into the catagory of poot, burp, and MUCH worse!

 

[mojeeper]

Jeep is a clean 4 letter word, like wash, harp, and drab. The other falls into the catagory of poot, burp, and MUCH worse!

if your Jeep is clean your not having any fun in it

 

[67_C-30]

if your Jeep is clean your not having any fun in it

 

[bcowanwheels]

I,VE built harley choppers, drag boats, t-buckets, motor homes, houses, exotic chevy pickups, drag cars ( rails) and nothing gets more attention than a m715. everyone from old folk, kids, chicks & everything inbetween. i really like these trucks and itss why i enjoy building them so much. going on 20 yrs now. guess they'll lay my coffin down in one and take me to the grave yard in one as its in my will. dont rush your build as building one of these is as fun as driving it. do it once and do it right you'll be glad you did when its done.
happy & prosperous new year to ya.
bob

 

[N2Offroad]

The Tornados are great little engines, just massively underpowered in my opinion

 

[rainbow]

I have a good set of side racks with troop seats and top bows for a m715 for one hundred fifty dollars .G. E. Rork Horton Kansas 785-486- 3350 email gerork@live.com

 

[hdexpert]

Hows the truck coming? Was it just a head gasket or worse?

 

[67_C-30]

The camshaft is shot, and I think the head gasket is too. I am weighing my options right now. When it warms up, I'm either going to try to fix the Tornado, or transplant the Cummins. In the meantime I've being collecting parts.

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