M715 - Zero to Hero?

[GoldComet6]

That's the thought behind the article - a disappointment when new, but a cult classic now.

It's from the April 2011 issue of Hemmings Classic Car magazine. They have added a few truck articles each month now and have covered MVs a few times before. I recommend the magazine if you like old cars & trucks - it's certainly worth the subscription price. If you want to see similar MV related articles in the future let me know, otherwise I won't bother posting these anymore.

Hope you enjoy.

 

[KsM715]

3/4 ton?
I would have thought Hemmings would proof read a little better than that.


Maybe its one of those April fools additions

 

[bcowanwheels]

The m715 was perfect for what it was designed for and did its job admerably especially when you consider everybody wants to drive it wide open + some and over load it to the max. Not many vehicles even today can take what this old work horse has taken. Best truck ever made in my opinion and i have 11 of them.
Just my opinion
bob

 

[glcaines]

I agree the M715 is a neat vehicle and fairly reliable. The only issues I remember with the M715 from my Army days was a problem with lubrication on the top end of the Tornado engine and overheating problems with the transfer case. I drove one for a while in the early 70s and would love to have one now.

 

[Jimma]

I am looking for a M715 if anyone knows a decent one for sale in the South Eastern US.

 

[bcowanwheels]

I have 11 to choose from in east, tn. Decient trucks and better bring a premeum $
bob
423 384 8938

 

[AceHigh]

I have 11 to choose from in east, tn. Decient trucks and better bring a premeum $
bob
423 384 8938

Bob, I have long admired the work you did on this 715 last year. It was what the military should have started with in the beginning. Great work.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/m715/47981-m715-4bt-cummins.html

Best Bob Job around.

 

[bcowanwheels]

thanks, I do all my work for the glory of GOD as he has blessed me with the knoledge,tools etc to bring him honour and glory.
bob

 

[countcv61]

That's the thought behind the article - a disappointment when new, but a cult classic now.

It's from the April 2011 issue of Hemmings Classic Car magazine. They have added a few truck articles each month now and have covered MVs a few times before. I recommend the magazine if you like old cars & trucks - it's certainly worth the subscription price. If you want to see similar MV related articles in the future let me know, otherwise I won't bother posting these anymore.

Hope you enjoy.

Thanks for this! Interesting reading.