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rome704 · 04-06-2011, 07:21 AM

Oorahhh gents

Its been a while sense i've been on this forum i use to own a 78 C10 swb

I enlisted into the marine corp so i was able to sell it back to the previous owner hes a good guy

Anywho I'm stationed on Camp Foster Okinawa Japan and Yes i went to mainland to help 20 degrees and floating bodies everywhere that trash sucked but aleast we were able to do our part in the mission

Back on topic

My question is what be a good platform to build a rig comparable to the Hmmvv as in looks not capabilities that rug-id type mans vehicle if any of this makes sense..i drive a hmmvv all the time but owning one personally isnt going to happen...so why have something equal to it

i was thinking of a late 80's crew cab but i ideas are always welcome....

Slow Build · 04-06-2011, 04:40 PM

Kaiser M715

rome704 · 04-06-2011, 10:27 PM

where would i find this thing

rome704 · 04-06-2011, 10:33 PM

i really have to find this rig screaming my name thanks for the info

Altec · 04-06-2011, 10:58 PM

Have you looked at CUCV's?

Thank you for your service, Sir!

Slow Build · 04-06-2011, 10:59 PM

Here are some Kaiser M715's.
Price high to low.
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad452/ad452.html
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad411/ad411.html
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad458/ad458.html
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad460/ad460.html
http://sellajeep.com/sale/ads248/ads248.html

dammitmitchell · 04-06-2011, 11:47 PM

www.m715zone.com
i also own one in arizone..
bone stock origional...

what ever it is you would want to know about a kaiser is on that site..!

rome704 · 04-07-2011, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altec

Have you looked at CUCV's?

Thank you for your service, Sir!

I'm a Lance Corporal not a sir i do work lol Your Welcome tho....CUCV's are not that great there just regular old truck with military paint on them i drive them also

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slow Build

Here are some Kaiser M715's.
Price high to low.
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad452/ad452.html
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad411/ad411.html
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad458/ad458.html
http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad460/ad460.html
http://sellajeep.com/sale/ads248/ads248.html

Thanks for the links the one in SC I'm having my pops check it out for me since I'm not able to thanks alot bro

Quote:

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

www.m715zone.com
i also own one in arizone..
bone stock origional...

what ever it is you would want to know about a kaiser is on that site..!

Thanks for the link bro

BigBlocksRule · 04-07-2011, 07:45 AM

For good ground clearance, I'd look at something shorter than a crew.
For durability, you'll want something with a 14-bolt full floating rearend and a Dana 60 up front.
You'll find more info than you can read at Pirate 4X4
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/index.php
Too bad you're so far away, I have a '78 short stepper with no engine or tranny I'd make you a smokin' deal on...

Used to be a squid, spent my time hauling Marines around. I actually ran a calibration lab/micro-miniature repair lab. When we made a WestPac cruise and picked up a couple of squadrons of choppers and Harriers, they sent along their own techs. Those guys were incredible, we were underway less than a week when they had cleared the shelves of all the work that had been piling up on us.
I appreciate what you're doing for us and the Japanese, I'm sure you'll have some incredible stories for your children some day.
Carry on, Marine.

rome704 · 04-07-2011, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlocksRule

For good ground clearance, I'd look at something shorter than a crew.
For durability, you'll want something with a 14-bolt full floating rearend and a Dana 60 up front.
You'll find more info than you can read at Pirate 4X4
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/index.php
Too bad you're so far away, I have a '78 short stepper with no engine or tranny I'd make you a smokin' deal on...

Used to be a squid, spent my time hauling Marines around. I actually ran a calibration lab/micro-miniature repair lab. When we made a WestPac cruise and picked up a couple of squadrons of choppers and Harriers, they sent along their own techs. Those guys were incredible, we were underway less than a week when they had cleared the shelves of all the work that had been piling up on us.
I appreciate what you're doing for us and the Japanese, I'm sure you'll have some incredible stories for your children some day.
Carry on, Marine.

Yeah i have mutiple MOS's but i enlisted with 0811 field arty but im jack of all trades hummvv and 7 ton driver etc now im attached to a MTM unit...Thanks for being part of the navy without yall we wouldnt be leading the way especially the the field corpsmen...I'm brushing up on my rig lingo i was more of the sports car gig before i bought that 78.. Your job sounds cool were u a seabee or something...all i see are corpmen so i forget yall have alot more elements than medical in the navy

71gmcburb · 04-08-2011, 04:55 AM

A few years ago I saw on a episode of Extreme 4X4 ware they built a rig they called Suburban Gorilla. It was a mid 80s diesel Suburban that they replaced the body with a aftermarket hummer body. They also moved the motor/ trans/ transfer case back to work with the new body also had solid axles and had 38" tires It was a hell of a rig!

and if all else fails LOL...

Thank you for your service and come home safe.

jitteryguy · 04-08-2011, 10:08 AM

if you have the knowledge and tool's, consider a surplus HMMWV , an old 998 would be relativley cheap, if the hood is good every thing can fab'd or modified to suit your need's. any chevy motor and trans will fit right in there.
one of these day's I'm gonna get one , put a body lift,40" tire's and a BigBlock in it.

rayfinseats · 04-08-2011, 10:34 AM

You need a crew cab with a short box. That would work.

04-06-2011, 07:21 AM	#1
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Just wanting opinons and statements Oorahhh gents Its been a while sense i've been on this forum i use to own a 78 C10 swb I enlisted into the marine corp so i was able to sell it back to the previous owner hes a good guy Anywho I'm stationed on Camp Foster Okinawa Japan and Yes i went to mainland to help 20 degrees and floating bodies everywhere that trash sucked but aleast we were able to do our part in the mission Back on topic My question is what be a good platform to build a rig comparable to the Hmmvv as in looks not capabilities that rug-id type mans vehicle if any of this makes sense..i drive a hmmvv all the time but owning one personally isnt going to happen...so why have something equal to it i was thinking of a late 80's crew cab but i ideas are always welcome.... __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines Last edited by rome704; 04-06-2011 at 07:30 AM.

04-06-2011, 04:40 PM	#2
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements Kaiser M715 Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

04-06-2011, 10:27 PM	#3
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements where would i find this thing __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

04-06-2011, 10:33 PM	#4
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements i really have to find this rig screaming my name thanks for the info __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

04-06-2011, 10:58 PM	#5
Altec Getcha Pull Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: MD Posts: 691	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements Have you looked at CUCV's? Thank you for your service, Sir! __________________ '81 K10 454/SM465 '86 S10 Blazer '95 H-D Softail '96 Integra Last edited by Altec; 04-06-2011 at 10:59 PM.

04-06-2011, 10:59 PM	#6
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements Here are some Kaiser M715's. Price high to low. http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad452/ad452.html http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad411/ad411.html http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad458/ad458.html http://www.jeeptruck.com/sale/ad460/ad460.html http://sellajeep.com/sale/ads248/ads248.html __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

04-06-2011, 11:47 PM	#7
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements www.m715zone.com i also own one in arizone.. bone stock origional... what ever it is you would want to know about a kaiser is on that site..! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

04-07-2011, 07:45 AM	#9
BigBlocksRule Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 2,047	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements For good ground clearance, I'd look at something shorter than a crew. For durability, you'll want something with a 14-bolt full floating rearend and a Dana 60 up front. You'll find more info than you can read at Pirate 4X4 http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/index.php Too bad you're so far away, I have a '78 short stepper with no engine or tranny I'd make you a smokin' deal on... Used to be a squid, spent my time hauling Marines around. I actually ran a calibration lab/micro-miniature repair lab. When we made a WestPac cruise and picked up a couple of squadrons of choppers and Harriers, they sent along their own techs. Those guys were incredible, we were underway less than a week when they had cleared the shelves of all the work that had been piling up on us. I appreciate what you're doing for us and the Japanese, I'm sure you'll have some incredible stories for your children some day. Carry on, Marine.

04-08-2011, 04:55 AM	#11
71gmcburb Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: everett washington Posts: 382	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements A few years ago I saw on a episode of Extreme 4X4 ware they built a rig they called Suburban Gorilla. It was a mid 80s diesel Suburban that they replaced the body with a aftermarket hummer body. They also moved the motor/ trans/ transfer case back to work with the new body also had solid axles and had 38" tires It was a hell of a rig! and if all else fails LOL... Thank you for your service and come home safe. __________________ a wise man once said "There are only two real rules to life... 1 - Don't sweat the small stuff 2 - Everything is small stuff

04-08-2011, 10:08 AM	#12
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements if you have the knowledge and tool's, consider a surplus HMMWV , an old 998 would be relativley cheap, if the hood is good every thing can fab'd or modified to suit your need's. any chevy motor and trans will fit right in there. one of these day's I'm gonna get one , put a body lift,40" tire's and a BigBlock in it. __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

04-08-2011, 10:34 AM	#13
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Just wanting opinons and statements You need a crew cab with a short box. That would work.

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