I have a bed problem.

[duffman1993]

I have a 1977 Jeep J10 with the 360 AMC and the 4 speed. I got it from my mom, who got it from her grandfather. (family vehicle) It's all original but there in lies the problem. It was driven for most of it's life in Montana and the bed is starting to rust out in places. Not to mention the big broadside dent on the driver's side, just past the cab. My question is, would an M715 bed fit on the frame without major modifications to both?? And if so, does anybody know where I can find one in or close to southern california?? I would like to get this thing fixed up and working well. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!

 

[duffman1993]

I didn't post pics!!! Pic of the winch bumper as well.

 

[Chief_919]

If you can't find a 715 bed, an M101 bed could be used as well.

 

[duffman1993]

That would work but I want a M715 bed cuz it's taller and the 715 is a lot like the J10. Sooooooo i figured it might work.

 

[duffman1993]

this is close to what I'm going for.

 

[quickfarms]

you could try scottys in fontana

 

[duffman1993]

It looks like they went out of business last year.

 

[bcowanwheels]

The wheel base is longer in a m715 compared to a long bed j10 but it could be made to work by shorting the bed some.

 

[osut362]

the tool box on the front of the bed may hang down too low to clear the j frame. the tool box goes all the way across under the bed....al
i guess you could cut part of the tool box out.

 

[osut362]

check this out:
J10 / M715 project - Bellingham, Wa - M715 Zone
.....al

 

[spicergear]

this is close to what I'm going for.

Yes! A Val & Earl truck from Tremors!

 

[duffman1993]

I wonder if I could find one of those beds too?? I was planning on using the bed but keeping the front of the J10 looking original. I dunno, I might sell the thing. My money situation is kinda tight right now (like a lot of people)

 

[bcowanwheels]

boyce equipment i believe is your closest place to find one. also watch ebay

 

[jeeperguy]

The bed in the pic is like a Willys pick up bed. I know the 60's and early 70's j trucks could be had with these beds. Not sure about Cali. but here in Wyoming I know where some are.