New and Old Jeeps

[MightyMike]

I'm new to the forum. I just bought a 2023 JT last weekend. I enjoy taking on the trails nearby my home in the Black Hills. I hope the Ecodiesel doesn't give me any grief. It runs nicely so far. My current project is a 1967 Kaiser Jeep M715. It is getting the works, new wiring, new interior, new glass, new top, new drivetrain and engine. I have a NOS Dana 60 kingpin axle for the front, a newly rebuilt GM 14-bolt with discs for the rear, a rebuilt divorced NP205 transfer case, a rebuilt SM465 4-speed transmission, and brand new Gen IV 5.3 (475 hp, 425 tq). The truck has 37" tires on Trailworthy Fab beadlocks.

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[Hootbro]

That Kaiser looks badass! ?

 

[AmosMoses]

So cool. That old truck don't look too bad as it sits. Be sure to post pics when you get it finished.​

 

[Timoleon]

Just out of curiosity, is that Kaiser Truck a full sized truck, or is it about the same size as the Gladiator?

 

[Koolcarguy]

I'm new to the forum. I just bought a 2023 JT last weekend. I enjoy taking on the trails nearby my home in the Black Hills. I hope the Ecodiesel doesn't give me any grief. It runs nicely so far. My current project is a 1967 Kaiser Jeep M715. It is getting the works, new wiring, new interior, new glass, new top, new drivetrain and engine. I have a NOS Dana 60 kingpin axle for the front, a newly rebuilt GM 14-bolt with discs for the rear, a rebuilt divorced NP205 transfer case, a rebuilt SM465 4-speed transmission, and brand new Gen IV 5.3 (475 hp, 425 tq). The truck has 37" tires on Trailworthy Fab beadlocks.

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the new Jt. The ecodiesel is awesome !! Theres tons of good trails in the blackhills we love it there. The build looks sweet have to keep us updated as it come together

 

[MightyMike]

Just out of curiosity, is that Kaiser Truck a full sized truck, or is it about the same size as the Gladiator?

They are dimensionally similar, but to me the M715 looks bigger. I just measured the M715 with a tape measure, so it probably isn't entirely accurate.

M715: 213" Long, 85" High, 80" Wide
JT: 218″ Long, 75" High, 74″ Wide

 

[Timoleon]

They are dimensionally similar, but to me the M715 looks bigger. I just measured the M715 with a tape measure, so it probably isn't entirely accurate.

M715: 213" Long, 85" High, 80" Wide
JT: 218″ Long, 75" High, 74″ Wide

Thanks for that.

 

[KevinC]

Your M715 looks awesome.

I think the wide front end/hood makes the M715 look bigger. Based on your measurements though, it is only 6 inches wider.

KevinC

 

[MightyMike]

Your M715 looks awesome.

I think the wide front end/hood makes the M715 look bigger. Based on your measurements though, it is only 6 inches wider.

KevinC

Agree - fender flares make up a big part of the overall width.

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