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XM 705 anybody ??

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I am looking to find an chevy xm705. It was the truck that went up against the m715 and lost because it cost more. anyways I saw a post on g503 site and can't get a hold of the gentleman he was from arizona I believe. any leads or suggestions would be great.

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ed

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Ive met the guy that owns this - I just don't know if I still have contact.

PM me and I'll see if I can find his contact info.

Regards,
David
 
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RE: Re: RE: XM 705 anybody ??

I sort of thought they looked like a big "mighty mite" don't mean to offend those who have the mighties just what came to mind when I saw one.
 
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RE: Re: RE: XM 705 anybody ??

Actually, I kinda like the look of the XM705. It's definately an unusual ride. Did they ever get past the experimental stage and lose the "X" designation?
 
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I know this is an old thread....but since someone brought it up I thought I'd put my $0.02 worth in. The XM705 was a Chevy design and was well weird. I actually sat in on and I'm not a small man at 6 foot tall and 250 lbs. When I sat in the truck the proportions were all wrong and I felt like I did when I was 5 or 6 siting in my dads car. Even the other people I was with who also sat in the truck said "gee daddy can I drive your truck when I grow up?" The sight lines and your field of vision where all weird. I can see where not only cost but if GI feed back was used in picking a winner I'd have to think that the XM705 was given thumbs down by the troops. Just my opinion on the matter.
 
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Dont hate!!! When is the last time the military had something that was good looking? The cab was designed that way so soldiers could get in and out with a slung rifle and not worry about hitting it on the roof. (thats my guess). I do agree that it looks weird. But I dont care,,,it is RARE and can look as goofy as it wants.
 
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Hands down that xm705 was more reliable and a better power plant than the infamous tornado six jeep had. only reason they went with the m715 was because they could buy 5 for the cost of 4 chevys. Thumbs upon the Chevy XM705 I missed one 5 years ago and wished I had gotten it. Nice truck Steve !
 
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I'm having a hard time finding the right seal for the front output on the transfer case. Thought it would be easy cuz everything's General Motors. But I was wrong
 
xm708

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seal

Any good bearing shop should be able to get you one with the outer diameter and shaft size at least I have done that before..



Steve1031 said:
I'm having a hard time finding the right seal for the front output on the transfer case. Thought it would be easy cuz everything's General Motors. But I was wrong
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nattieleather

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Steve1031 said:
Dont hate!!! When is the last time the military had something that was good looking? The cab was designed that way so soldiers could get in and out with a slung rifle and not worry about hitting it on the roof. (thats my guess). I do agree that it looks weird. But I dont care,,,it is RARE and can look as goofy as it wants.
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Not hating...wish I had one myself. It's just funny....you feel like a little kid sitting in the truck. But it's all good!
 
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