Appels M715 find....

[jcappeljr]

Hey guys came across a complete m715 yesterday,Truck seems to be very complete.Cab is very rusty,so I will be looking for a cab.And so is the core support,The rest of the truck seems to be surface rust.Dont know if the motor is locked up,The guy said it was turning over.It has been sitting for about 6 years since the guy bought.I have to finish the hmmwv before I start on this project.Heres some pics.

 

[rudedog]

good luck with the cab hunt but all of the lower cab parts are the same as a Cherokee or a j10 and can be found aftermarket I rebuilt mine myself and made my own rockers and floor panels

 

[gimpyrobb]

The tailgate is the hard part to find, most of the other stuff is out there. Check the 715zone for help.

 

[bcowanwheels]

I have a repro tail gate ! Also the truck looks like it was moded for a snow plow use hence all the rust. Dont try to make it perfect just a good driver imo. Finding a cab worth having is going to be very tough and pricey......
Bob

 

[gimpyrobb]

Looks like he has the tailgate.

 

[R Racing]

And I thought I had Projects !!! At this pace you will never Die John, LOL Very nice find !!

 

[jcappeljr]

Tailgate is good,I have more projects than I have brains.

 

[Danger Ranger]

Good snag! I spy, with my little eye, some monster jeep in the background?

 

[maddawg308]

Very complete, but you have your work cut out for you in replacing a lot of that cancer. Good luck!

 

[jcappeljr]

DangerRanger,my sons jeep with chevy 350,turbo 400 trans,and Rockwells.MadDawg ,It seems like I always have my work cut k cut out for me...

 

[bcowanwheels]

another thing to check before you get in too deep is the axles, t-case & trans for breakage. very common on snow plow trucks.

 

[jcappeljr]

Thanks Bcowan,I checked the motor tonight.It is not locked up.

 

[Danger Ranger]

Just don't get into 2-3 vehicles at once like Zout! hehehe...

 

[big1096]

Nice find John! Best of luck on the new acquisition!

 

[spicergear]

Nice find!!!!!! Let me know if you keep the stock axles or if you need axle parts. I still have a few M715 items around and work in YORK.

 

[M715VFD405]

Nice looking truck there is alot of cancer on it but its fixable. Head over to the Zone there are a few guys parting out trucks atm and I think a couple have complete cabs up for grabs still. Good luck and keep us posted!!!