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A few Newbie questions
Post by capone on Sept 29, 2006, 8:50pm
I'm Seriously thinking about buying my first M715 (1967) It has the original drive train. I-6 Tornado motor, Dana 60/70 axles. I seen on the dash it states max speed of 45mph. Was that a recommendation from the Army or is that as fast as you can go safely without modification. I live in Michigan the truck has no Title only a bill of sale. Does anyone know how I would go about title it?
Thanks for any help, Matt
Re: A few Newbie questions
Post by binfordm715 on Sept 30, 2006, 8:50am
Not sure about titling a vehicle, but there are a few Michigan members here who might have insight for you. You could always call your local Dept. of Licensing, or Dept. of Motor Vehicles and ask them what the process is.
As to the speed, mine had "MAX SPEED 30" on the dash! So yours can do 15 more than mine!
Actually, the official max speed is 60, according to the data plates on the dash panel. It won't be happy at 60, though. You will be better off sticking to 55 or a little less, and even then the motor will be screaming, thanks to the VERY low gears in our differentials. I drive 25mph in 4th gear and the motor doesn't even lug. So you can imagine what it's doing at 55....
That said, 45 mph is actually a very comfortable speed for these trucks and is about all I want to drive mine.
Hope that helps....
Re: A few Newbie questions
Post by compexp on Sept 30, 2006, 9:23am
For reference, at 54 mph, I'm turning 3000 rpm in my chebby 350. That's not excessive, but it's above the reasonable fuel mileage curve. You can do 60 or so, but without an overdrive transmission, things will be singing.
Pull the trigger, buy it and welcome!
Re: A few Newbie questions
Post by capone on Sept 30, 2006, 12:49pm
Thanks for the replies I was hoping to beable to do 45mph. So that will work. Now I just have to figure out to Title it.
Thanks!
Re: A few Newbie questions
Post by hummer103 on Sept 30, 2006, 6:08pm
If you looking to run stock stuff, you could upgrade to some 11.00x16 which is a 38"tire x11"wide fits with no lift, in fact I lowered my rear suspension (removed 2 leaves) and they still clear fine. You probably have 33-34" tires on there so with 38's you wont be screaming so much. I ran the numbers once but dont know off the top of my head the differences in speeds at RPMs.
Re: A few Newbie questions
Post by capone on Oct 1, 2006, 6:58am
What about the rims. Is there any direct fit one piece replacement rims on the market? I would really like to put some 20's with spinners on there. OK I was just kidding about the 20's with spinners. I was just thinking about 1 piece steelies. Thanks hummer103 the 38" sound like a good ideal.
Thanks, Matt
Re: A few Newbie questions
Post by brute4c on Oct 1, 2006, 7:52am
I piece rims means getting rims made or buying a set from someone else who had a set made...
Re: A few Newbie questions
Post by capone on Oct 1, 2006, 8:18am
Ok thanks
Re: A few Newbie questions
Post by kwai on Oct 1, 2006, 9:57am
The problem with the m715 is that the wheel bolt-pattern is uncommon. Bob Cowan has built one-piece 16" wheels using the stock centers. He may still have a set for sale. I believe some guys have had MRT build them wheels as well. That said, with XL and XZL tires, the stock wheels work and look great.