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67_C-30 · 01-21-2011, 10:45 PM

I found this monster by dumb luck, and fell in love with it. For those who are wondering "What the h%^& is that?" - it is a Jeep Kaiser M715 1 1/4 ton military truck. I have been looking for something to put the Cummins 6BT and 5 speed that I acquired a while back into. The thing is a beast. Its got a Dana 70 rear, a Dana 60 frontend (it is a closed knuckle, undfortunately) with 5.87 gears and a NP-200 cast iron, gear driven transfer case. These came with an "Tornado" OHC 230 cu in inline six, and a T-98 4 speed. The engine is messed up, and they are pretty expensive to build, so the Cummins is looking like the way I'm going right now.

The truck is VERY solid, and has no rust through that I can find. I got another that has top, tailgate, hood mounted blackout drive light, rear bumperettes, and rear D rings to use on the white one. I have everything I need to make a nice truck. These things will hold 40" tires no lift, so I'm going to put a set of Deuce tires on it to retain the military look, but cancel out some of the crazy low gear ratio. I am probably going to lift it just a little too - maybe 3 or 4 inches at the most.

67_C-30 · 01-21-2011, 10:55 PM

Here a few pics of the parts truck. The body on this truck is actually very good too. It has a little rust in the rockers, but is very solid as well. When I'm done with what I need, I'll probably part it out because its got some nice stuff that I'm sure somebody could use.

67_C-30 · 01-21-2011, 11:04 PM

I'm going back with military look - green with white stars, US ARMY letters (I can read what mine originally were under the white paint). Here's a few restored ones. The last 2 have the Duece 20" rims that I plan on running.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-23-2011, 06:01 PM

Awesome!! Thing'll look tough!

NateK4340 · 01-24-2011, 09:18 PM

Man, that is going to look sweet! I love old military vehicles. Is that your deuce and a half in the background?

67_C-30 · 01-26-2011, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NateK4340

Man, that is going to look sweet! I love old military vehicles. Is that your deuce and a half in the background?

No, I wish it was, though. I have a M1009 Blazer, a M880 Dodge, the M715 but I'm really wanting a deuce bobber!

67_C-30 · 01-26-2011, 01:48 AM

BTW, here's a clip of the Cummins that's going in it!

YouTube - 1st Generation 12V Cummins Turbo...

NateK4340 · 01-26-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

No, I wish it was, though. I have a M1009 Blazer, a M880 Dodge, the M715 but I'm really wanting a deuce bobber!

Sounds like you have a pretty cool lineup of ex military vehicles! I would love to have a deuce but I don't know where I would park it

. I really liked the deuce they built on Xtreme 4x4 except for the paint job they put on it. Can't wait to see the progress on the M715!

67_C-30 · 02-09-2011, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by NateK4340

Sounds like you have a pretty cool lineup of ex military vehicles! I would love to have a deuce but I don't know where I would park it

. I really liked the deuce they built on Xtreme 4x4 except for the paint job they put on it. Can't wait to see the progress on the M715!

Thanks! I'm going to do the engine swap as soon as it warms up a little. Here's a few pics of the others. I picked up the M101A2 dump trailer from Warner Robins AFB today.

dubds10 · 02-09-2011, 05:24 AM

I was just looking at a Kaiser to put on this beast of truck I might trade my buddy for. I was wondering what it'd look like with military 2.5ton axles and rims/tires and now I know lol Either the kaiser or maybe an older Willy's truck if I can get just the body cheap enough.

If ya don't mind me asking, how much did the Kaiser run you down there? I don't seen too many of them around. Most of my stuff I buy, I have to buy in the states just because the prices are so much cheaper compared to here.

Sweet project

CAL 58 GMC · 02-09-2011, 06:30 PM

Very cool project!

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-10-2011, 03:26 PM

Heres a picture of the one i reciently finished with a 4bt cummiins. Full frame off build. I,am starting a new m715 build right now. I have about 10 of them.
bob in tn.

cam.man67 · 09-10-2011, 04:27 PM

That is awesome! The fire company near me has an M715 that they use as a brush truck, it's beautiful in it's ugliness.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-10-2011, 07:26 PM

the latest one will have
6bt cummins
nv4500 trans 1/2 dodge cummins & 1/2 chevy 2wd
np205 t-case (divorced)
1350 driveline
chevy dually 14 bolt rear axle 4.10 limited slip
chevy dana 60 dually front axle 4.10, power lock
stock hummer rims and goodyear radial tires
power steering with hydro assist
h/d/ cooling
a/c & heater
bench seat to match top
battery under hood
100 amp , 1 wire alternator
class 5 trailer hitch & pintle hitch
hummer ft & rear tail lights

01-21-2011, 10:45 PM	#1
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	My new Jeep! I found this monster by dumb luck, and fell in love with it. For those who are wondering "What the h%^& is that?" - it is a Jeep Kaiser M715 1 1/4 ton military truck. I have been looking for something to put the Cummins 6BT and 5 speed that I acquired a while back into. The thing is a beast. Its got a Dana 70 rear, a Dana 60 frontend (it is a closed knuckle, undfortunately) with 5.87 gears and a NP-200 cast iron, gear driven transfer case. These came with an "Tornado" OHC 230 cu in inline six, and a T-98 4 speed. The engine is messed up, and they are pretty expensive to build, so the Cummins is looking like the way I'm going right now. The truck is VERY solid, and has no rust through that I can find. I got another that has top, tailgate, hood mounted blackout drive light, rear bumperettes, and rear D rings to use on the white one. I have everything I need to make a nice truck. These things will hold 40" tires no lift, so I'm going to put a set of Deuce tires on it to retain the military look, but cancel out some of the crazy low gear ratio. I am probably going to lift it just a little too - maybe 3 or 4 inches at the most. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-21-2011, 10:55 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: My new Jeep! Here a few pics of the parts truck. The body on this truck is actually very good too. It has a little rust in the rockers, but is very solid as well. When I'm done with what I need, I'll probably part it out because its got some nice stuff that I'm sure somebody could use. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-21-2011, 11:04 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: My new Jeep! I'm going back with military look - green with white stars, US ARMY letters (I can read what mine originally were under the white paint). Here's a few restored ones. The last 2 have the Duece 20" rims that I plan on running. Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

01-23-2011, 06:01 PM	#4
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: My new Jeep! Awesome!! Thing'll look tough! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-24-2011, 09:18 PM	#5
NateK4340 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shallowater, Texas Posts: 151	Re: My new Jeep! Man, that is going to look sweet! I love old military vehicles. Is that your deuce and a half in the background? __________________ "Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. " In the Garage: '02 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71 5.3l '70 C20 Longstep 402BB

02-09-2011, 05:24 AM	#10
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: My new Jeep! I was just looking at a Kaiser to put on this beast of truck I might trade my buddy for. I was wondering what it'd look like with military 2.5ton axles and rims/tires and now I know lol Either the kaiser or maybe an older Willy's truck if I can get just the body cheap enough. If ya don't mind me asking, how much did the Kaiser run you down there? I don't seen too many of them around. Most of my stuff I buy, I have to buy in the states just because the prices are so much cheaper compared to here. Sweet project Attached Images __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

02-09-2011, 06:30 PM	#11
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: My new Jeep! Very cool project! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

09-10-2011, 03:26 PM	#12
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: My new Jeep! Heres a picture of the one i reciently finished with a 4bt cummiins. Full frame off build. I,am starting a new m715 build right now. I have about 10 of them. bob in tn. Attached Images __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-10-2011, 04:27 PM	#13
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: My new Jeep! That is awesome! The fire company near me has an M715 that they use as a brush truck, it's beautiful in it's ugliness. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

09-10-2011, 07:26 PM	#14
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: My new Jeep! the latest one will have 6bt cummins nv4500 trans 1/2 dodge cummins & 1/2 chevy 2wd np205 t-case (divorced) 1350 driveline chevy dually 14 bolt rear axle 4.10 limited slip chevy dana 60 dually front axle 4.10, power lock stock hummer rims and goodyear radial tires power steering with hydro assist h/d/ cooling a/c & heater bench seat to match top battery under hood 100 amp , 1 wire alternator class 5 trailer hitch & pintle hitch hummer ft & rear tail lights __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

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