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Finally got (re)started on the old girl. First thing was to remove the bed (unfortunately I didn't weigh it) Then I started taking windshields apart to see which one was better and what pieces I could use to make one good one. Once I got as far as I could on those, I moved to the...

Not sure about parts. I *do* have the engine out and starter off, so I figure I could weigh those.... 🤷

Lol what stinks is I can't put current pics of the M715 up because I want to enter her this year in her new configuration and don't want to "spoil" it... 😁😅😆

Th The thing is, friend, that a piece of paper out there that has the weight of the bed likely doesn't exist. You have had several people, myself included, who not only have moved these beds, but have also given you tips on how to weigh it/lift it with your hoist safely. One of which is a...

Yes. A 1967 M715 Kaiser-Jeep. I have a thread detailing her rebuild/rise from the ashes HERE if you would like to persuse the work I've done since purchase.

D- Several knowledgeable people who have moved these, worked with these and know these (and I consider your knowledge the gold standard) have explained to him how to safely move the bed, test his hoist etc without danger to himself or the bed. He has decided he will not move it without a...

*looks at stack of Memphis Equipment, Eastern Surplus, CSM tires, Midwest and other gift cards* Sigh... if only there were some way I could for sure help members be motivated to vote for me.... 😅😁😆 Good luck everyone!

It's threads like this when you realize how diverse our members and their vehicles are!

If they're locked with the key from outside, I can't pull the handle up from inside and unlock it. I can still push down/pull up from the inside and lock it/unlock it. That removes the "pull it up with a coat hanger from the outside".

A whole lot of this here.... I have locking door handles on my 5 ton (I keep the windshields locked and have a hard top, so that isn't an issue) but I also have a hidden master kill switch. Steering wheels, chains and locks can be cut, but if you can't get power, you aren't going anywhere...

It definitely isn't an M1061A1. Here's mine (before modification) for comparison.

Congrats @SCM35A2 !

Got a pic of the trailer so we can be sure of what we are telling you?

Thats an intake pipe. On 5 tons, the intake starts above the drivers door, passes through the wheel well and ends at the engine.

Just enthusiastic...

You can also "test lift" it before committing to the lift. Rig it up, pick it up a couple inches and let it hang for a few minutes. That way, if something DOES fail, it isn't catastrophic.

I was able to lift mine off with 4 people. My girlfriend, her 15 year old son, my 10 year old son and myself, so your hoist should do fine.

I second that motion...

This one is going right to the line! Its time for @hambone and @SCM35A2 to break out the bribes... er.... incentives... to get someone to change their vote!

Welcome to the site! My first was a '69 M35A2 and was very forgiving for a complete noob who knew NOTHING about these trucks! Just a warning, the addiction is REAL! When you pull the trigger, be sure to visit the appropriate TM section, post pics and feel free to ask questions!