M715 Hauler / Crawler Build
I picked up a 68' M715 that’s lived most of its life in Chico, Ca. I have been driving past this thing for the last 10 years and finally decided to stop by and see if it was for sale. Long story short … I brought her home. I am trying to stick with the 1 ton hauler / crawler theme and keep it pretty junk yard / budget friendly. It's pretty much rust free so I don’t plan on doing any body work.
Build plans are as follows (subject to change at any time):
454 BBC
SM465
NP205
CUCV Dana 60 SOA
Undecided on rear axle (14 bolt, Dana 60, Dana 70)
Hydro assist steering
40 x 13.5 x 17 (Goodyear MTRs, Toyo MTs, BFG KM2s)
Roll cage
And a bunch of other stuff
Towing
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Resting Place
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...pscfc4d589.jpg
Bought this with a bunch of related parts
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...ps93724da7.jpg
Rebuilt outers
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...ps12ab304d.jpg
Tear down
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...ps49443e3d.jpg
Stock leaf springs over axle mockup
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...ps99dc822c.jpg
Mockup 1
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psbbb908af.jpg
Mockup 2
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psb7916803.jpg