new old truck??
Post by squatch on Nov 21, 2006, 9:48pm

newbies 1st post! lot's of questions. I'm looking at an m715 locally no major rust. bbc 396 fresh rebuild novak adapter instal, custom wheels(steel 16.5) 38" swampers,12 volt, power steering. Otherwise stock. I like it. Heres the deal. I'm looking for a truck to tow my 17' alum bass boat and haul firewood, and other basic chores. Is this realistic with gearing change(4.56?), radial swampers, turn signals, comfy seats, rollcage, heater defrost(no heater now), some sound deadening, and disc brake conversion. Will it drive ok at 70 mph on east coast highways(dummys in traffic!!). I haven't driven it yet! I also have '80 Dodge pw stepside"like lil red express". 383b, np435,208, d60 disc fr, d70 rr, 35"mt's. It has rust issues but drives like a dream. I'm not a body man and think m715 would be less work. ie:all mechanical. Pw could be parts doner.Tthanks in advance.