Zout getting new project M 715

[67Beast]

Nice, it looks like a fairly solid truck and most all of the super hard to find for a M715 parts are there. Yes the floor pans and rockers are the same as the Jeep J-truck so you should be able to find some decent replacement panels. Crazy that it was still in service up till 98', I have a 67' M725 Ambulance that stayed in service at Selfridge in Michigan until 94' which I thought was incredible. I'm sure some old motorpool sarge must have has a soft spot for some reason. If you need any help with markings just let me know. Here are some pics of mine from the Cleveland MVPA show.

 

[gimpyrobb]

There is a vin list/registry over on the zone

Www.m715zone.com

 

[hambone]

Here's a couple of floor pan options
http://www.bjsoffroad.com/Floor-Pan-Front-Driver-Side_p_196.html
https://www.c2cfabrication.com/products/1962-87-jeep-j10-front-floor-pan-lh
I think BJ's are best quality

 

[zout]

Got the second wash finished up while the owner lounges around watching the transformation. He never did open me a beer the rascal.

Now to get the unit backed into the garage as soon as I can find someone not intoxicated and knows how to go in reverse while I chuck it in the garage.
Here are a few pics.

The engine data tag shows the engine rebuilt in Ft. Benning 2/1974

 

[zout]

Everything masked off. Brush guard removed. Drivers side floorpans cut out and tomorrow will be fitting in the new replacement. Passenger side just needs a minimal patch.

Still have to get a passenger side cab corner.

 

[swiss]

Glad to see things are progressing at a reasonable pace


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[papabear]

The Commander took a day off to do a "side project: Truck came in late Thursday evening (around 20:00) and was solid white. The Commander spent a few hours Friday prepping the truck and securing paint/supplies and by noon today the truck looked like this:

 

[marchplumber]

The Commander took a day off to do a "side project: Truck came in late Thursday evening (around 20:00) and was solid white. The Commander spent a few hours Friday prepping the truck and securing paint/supplies and by noon today the truck looked like this:

Is that a famous recovery company's "red and white"? Is it just me? Or did Baby B get cuter?

Commander, "Sa-Weet!"

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Tell Bear that the Commander could use a little help.

 

[zout]

Baby bear was teaching me...he did a great job. It's hard not to scratch and pet my buddy while trying to screw around.

 

[papabear]

Tell Bear that the Commander could use a little help.

BabyBear did a "QC" inspection on each phase of the mission....no deficiencies noted!!

 

[zout]

I did get the floorboard fabricated in the 715. Couple more things to do at the hooch and then get back onto this thing. Rear of cab wall needs fabricating next...unit is about 1/4th sanded.

 

[VenomInjected]

You know I'm a fan and following along....

 

[zout]

WOW - realized I had not posted up in a while - so here is where its at right now.

 

[zout]

 

[zout]

 

[papabear]

OH MAN!!! That ain't nuttin but SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll bet Doc is about to "whizz" in his britches!!!

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Plus One!!!!

 

[67Beast]

Looking good! If you need help with the markings, let me know. M715 markings are our specialty at http://www.deltateamdecals.com/. It's hard to tell in the pics but is that painted a tan or is that just a brownish green?

 

[zout]

Desert Tan. On Behr Marguee paint decals will not adhere.
1967...decals were not made...they were painted on.