Dirt Daily. Last Drive in the M715

How about a walk around and start up of this M715 before it goes on a final drive?
The Jeep M715 is a classic military truck, and this one has had many adventures so far. However this big truck is now headed off to new trails in Texas.
This truck was rescued and built on a few different Dirt Ever Day episodes and it grew from a retired service truck into a great trail truck, but there is still more that can be done. The only piece of drivetrain that is original is the T98 4-speed. The new parts are a tired Chevy straight 6, NP205 transfer case, and Dana 60 & 70 axles.
Some upgrades I recommend are the Bestop trailmax seats,
www.bestop.com/products/trail...
and the Cascadia 4x4 solar battery charger,
www.cascadia4x4.com
as well as the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss tires.
www.mickeythompsontires.com/l...
#m715
#dirtdaily

[@streetstock72]

I love how it needs that first cup of coffee in the morning before it talks to anyone or thinks about it's day.

[@atf01234]

The "starting procedure" was hillarious 😆it just needs a carb rebuild or new carb, sad to see it sold it's one of my favorite trucks you guys built.

[@nailhead73]

Thank goodness there were no zombies approaching.

[@watrousmark401]

Thank you Fred, you've vindicated my decision to put a 4.0 with fuel injection in my Gladiator.

[@mehanist]

Trevor Phillips’ truck😅

[@joshslackslack8115]

All he needs is a long beard and some flight sunglasses and he would look like Trevor from GTA

[@ajaxracing]

Lmao

[@Kane26510]

I definitely have seller's regret on some things, but in all honesty, we're both out there enough where we'll see some "new thing" that catches our eye, we'll have room for it, we'll acquire it, and we'll have continuing adventures. It's all good.

[@markgordon6971]

Pretty nice older truck. Texas will be a nice place for it.

[@drtmi8789]

Starting fluid works much better when you spray it directly down the carb.

[@BRTBladeworks]

Love the ani theft startup feature. : )

[@campervanbug7658]

Morning cardio/starting procedures 😊

[@TheTulerie]

This was one of my favorite builds on DED. Such a cool truck. Not the most capable, but a ton of character

[@danbenjamin9917]

You have a lot more patience to get that thing running than I do! It was great to watch you and Dave build it and take it on a few adventures. 👍

[@danielcarroll5667]

Love that truck , really glad you and Dave saved it from where it was left for dead deep in the forest , what an adventure THAT was and I probably don't know half of it !

[@johnfitzgerald5158]

I was just at our annual Power Wagons at Rausch Creek outing and was telling someone I would love to get my hands on an M715.

[@BoanergesJim]

I miss my M715.

[@projectjunky]

The key ring is an alligator vent not and eyelid! Vent = butthole lol. Love the videos keep up the good work!

[@geofftuck7347]

Nice Blunnies Fred 🥾

[@rhythminblues8]

Please please please make a M715 Tshirt based on your coffee analogy!! It has a ton of potential!

[@calebyoung5178]

Saw it on IH10 around ft Stockton yesterday. Told the wife that's what I want.

[@rustynutt9473]

In the late 90's I owned a 1981 Chevy P30 with a 292 straight 6 with 1 barrel carb. Used to to deliver bread with it. I would go in to load up the truck but the first procedure was to pump the gas about 12 times then turn over the engine attempting to start but it never would. Then load the truck for about 30 minutes until ready to leave for the route. The truck would then start again after pumping the gas about 12 times. The truck was great for the rest of the day, shutting off at each stop then barely bumping the starter and it ran like "an old sewing machine". One of the many old vehicles I wish I would have kept.

[@showme1363]

Wow, I thought I wanted one. Thanks Fred

[@ramstyn]

I saw this on a truck transfer driving through Arizona Saturday, July 1

[@tombrooks8565]

I admire your tenacity.

[@divadyrdnal]

All vehicles that aren’t used that often should be mechanical diesels…with that solar panel on hood to keep the battery hot it would be perfect! Yes, I will be looking up that panel for my “hunting” rig!

[@magnusshawn4698]

Funny to think that if this was an EFI truck it would’ve been a seven minute video. Such a cool thing though. Great video as always! 😊

[@warenmongers5405]

Or a weeks long delay waiting for parts to fix a bad fuel pump, sensor, injector or one of the many other potential points of failure efi has.

[@davesbroncogarage]

It’s bittersweet every time one of these trucks goes.

[@richardharvey8939]

Great video 🎉🎉

[@4xhoser]

Such a cool truck! Diesel swap of some kind for moi 😍🤘🇨🇦😂

[@UncleJoeHikes]

I can completely relate to that truck’s waking habits.

[@Ironmerchant]

Man that’s sad. I watched that episode last night. The overlanding one. I want to cancel my motortrend so bad but I still watch DED episodes over and over

[@Apcrawler]

Sad to see it go but glad someone else wants to love it. Love these trucks

[@captainm7155]

I had an M715 that I made way too nice and big, and then didn't want to tear it up. Sold it instead. I think what you guys did upgrading the axles, etc was a great start. Get a reliable engine and a roll cage, and go use it. I also liked the dumpster you guys did a few years back. I love the old military stuff. Keep building Fred. Love to see what's next.

[@donmynack]

Love this thing!

[@mikebrown788]

Sorry to see this go. But I'm sure the guy that bought it will love it and put it to good use. If you ever decide to sell the Willy's wagon, I might be interested in that. Hint, hint.

[@stephennadworny8401]

Fred, I'm sad to see the M715 go but you can't keep every cool rig you build, besides, someone else will now get to enjoy it. Keep up the awesome builds.

[@ricksshop]

Sitting around on a Saturday morning watching Fred take his top off when I should be working. 😂

[@ssarkees]

Soooo - carburetor, fuel filter, fuel pump, spark plugs, wires and distributor- and she is good as new!

[@bczobel]

You had it and didn't give it gas

[@MinnesotaisRust]

That is dedication to the process.

[@abelsae]

Great video as always!

[@user-ie3jb7so3r]

You are my role model

[@joshschlunegger9940]

After watching this episode, my kids and I had to watch the DED episode when the truck was rescue.

[@jerrydecker9661]

I love all your project trucks Fred,but i have to admit that i would have kept my 3 favorite trucks, the dumpster,the m-715 and the tug truck and i would have sold the tube sock,the newb sock and the four runner. They are all great trucks Fred,keep up the great channel !!!

[@truckladders4104]

Cool video, glad to see you posting again i hope you can do more. Love the? truck, I have had alot of 250/292 Gmc You need to add a manual choke on the carb. They really start well if you put the ckoke on full in the cold 3/4 in the summer Two pumps and she will go. Neat truck sorry to see her go I hope the new owner apreciates it

[@mikepoint4717]

Man a EFI swap would do wonders or a 12 valve Cummins .

[@jasoncaston4557]

I had an 82 Toyota that had the same issue, very frustrating for a daily driver

[@rescuedandrestoredgarage]

This was a fun video to watch, brother. But I wonder how many people wanted to reach through the screen and put 2 fingers in your nose and lead you around till you did some routine maintenance of this engine, food for thought, lol.

[@turbo1438]

Give it some gas man! With no choke you really gotta do the macarena on the gas pedal to keep it running. Cold engines need gas! Pump it

[@davidbutler5114]

Let's talk about that 109 5door with Safari roof. 16" Wheels off a range rover and the Salisbury rear axle?

[@alexrusho1928]

I would love to one that, it's perfect

[@kingbernad7345]

Nice boots Fred. I have the exact same pair. 😂 Really comfy and pretty much keeps my feet dry and happy even in wet conditions. Would have been nice to see you finish that M715.

[@dougsnova1]

the reason for the starting issue is a bad mechanic, The carb needs rebuilt is all. My 74 C 10 with the same motor never failed me from day one.I sold it 6 years ago and the new owner is still running the straight 6 with no issues . I like watching your shows but it's frustrating seeing you ignore simple fixes that would make your life easier

[@turbo1438]

Amen brother

[@kylemikesh123]

That truck is sweet. Hope I see it in Austin

[@PaulKaiser42]

Dude you are so going to buy another m715👍🏻👍🏻

[@truckladders4104]

Fred have you ever added a stirup on yuor raised trucks ? If you use a cable style it would not get hung up on rocks Look at Cat equipment for ides

[@ajaxracing]

Cool truck 1/2 a days work and it's ready to daily some carb work and a small lift pump would make that motor start right up

[@ronnie955i]

Jeez that was painful

[@BrianBorchardt]

Fred, Now you know why families had a bunch of kids back in the day.

[@gregpeacock1794]

getting rid of that would have been a struggle for me lol.

[@granitesand78]

Putting a LS in that should be a crime. Felony. Hard prison time. Lol

[@destro513]

Fred, we have 6 jeeps, two factory locked toyotas and an old series rover. Tell me youre gonna do a salsbury 60, 215 buick v8 fairey od build on that old landy

[@ssarkees]

So Sad. Its a beauty.. You should get another m37. You can find them super cheap.

[@richwood8650]

So a fuel pump an accellerator pump and a manual choke would make a running truck😅

[@shanewright6958]

👍👍

[@soldierski1669]

Hey Fred, I'm working on my 68' with a Super 60 Radius swap kit and a rear 14 Bolt, I was thinking of doing a rear leaf spring replacement like yours, can you recommend some part numbers? I was thinking of just removing a leaf on each side for a better ride. Any recommendations would be welcome.

[@dukenudibranch6414]

Carb with a choke would be nice.

[@Brimstone667]

where abouts in cali are ya, up in northern cali myself

[@JeepnJeff]

Hopefully the new owner is young and limber. Love the truck though.

[@tanco2158]

Love the fact that you didn't edit the start up procedure...👍 Then leave him alone, let him enjoy his first cup of coffee and think about his day...😂😂😂 That's character...👍💖

[@user-tm7lg8rh1t]

Vermont tags. I know what that's all about. Too bad it doesn't work anymore.

[@RustedWrench]

Is the green Wagoneer a keep or sell ?

[@NCMTNBOY]

Cool old truck. I am disappointed that someone of your skill set didn't resolve the starting problem for the new owner versus using a can of starter fluid. You are an amazing builder and hope your channel continues to grow.

[@devondouville8737]

Can i ask what something like that sells for in the US?

[@jimmychanbers2424]

What was wrong with the original axles to swap to a 1 ton?

[@RK-oo8pn]

I have an 8274 that doesn't say warn on the data tag it says (jeep specialty equipment )

[@johnaube5611]

How did you get Vermont plates? It’s my home State.

[@GregFredrickson]

I have a Dodge cummins 3500 dually 4x4 that I want to put into another vehicle. J300, JK 2007, Chevy/Ford? You did the JK but AEV helped, What would you put a 24v Cummins with 1 tons in?

[@earlarthur9378]

Ok not gonna lie - - this was a bit painful to watch LOL A check-valve in the fuel line would do wonders for that thing

[@granitesand78]

I regret you selling that truck and it’s not even mine haha.

[@mikelinux1961]

I hope the guy didn't pay too much for it 😂

[@fasttoyo]

does it not have a choke?

[@wes11bravo]

I want to Cummins swap an M715.

[@josefredydiaz127]

✌️✌️✌️

[@rkn3045]

where do you list your stuff for sale?

[@hodad200]

Epic weenie roast😂

[@perrimstad8591]

More speed in the starting prosess 😂

[@LNPJEEP]

Vermont plate????

[@paulsinger2539]

She's begging for an LS swap!

[@NAOEVO]

So great content share! Are you any plan for product review? we are glad to send you our 140w RGB LED Light.😃

[@OutsidersJeepAdventure80]

How do i get stickers from you?

[@Higanti]

They will enjoy that cherry truck and probably get some lipstick on it

[@Physcoparaket]

if i owned this truck id jus figure out why the ol girl is so finiky but leave straight 6 and all the dings and dangs for character to many ppl out thur are engine swaping to ls bc its so easy to work on at if ya did leave it carbed no1 could steal it bc ey wouldnt know what to do with it

[@stevekim7d2]

It was painful to watch it start😖😖😖😬😬😬

[@garygravante9496]

Hurricane swap

[@jank330]

electrify yaa

[@EdwardRoss-tb5hz]

Bye 😢

[@tinkerjeeppublications9823]

wow. so...take a vehicle that started all the time in all weatuer conditions on any battlefield with a waterproof Jeep i-6, replace the motor and carb with a GM...and you die trying to start it in perfect California weather in a driveway. sounds about right. coulda just thrown an electric fuel pump in the fuel line, wired it to the run circuit, and starting problem solved, despite infection of GM components.

[@pcInCA]

Those aren't dents, it's patina. 😬

[@572patrickvanhorn]

fred i get the sad sinking feeling your selling things because your arent making enough cash to keep things :(

[@4xFredWilliams]

Its not that, its setting a goal to simplify the fleet and use the trucks I keep more. Plus I want less trucks that just sit, when there are folks out there that want to buy and use them.

[@lowbudgetbob1155]

@@4xFredWilliams why does everyone think someone's broke when they're selling things? I call it optimizing the fleet 👍

[@tombrooks8565]

Suzuki or geo has those kind of top clamps you could use

[@erichancock6815]

@@4xFredWilliams Still, selling an increasingly rare M-715... I certainly agree you'll regret selling it. A more reliable engine may have made it more desirable to you as a driver.

[@dano4572]

STEP STOOL??????? WHA,WHA,,,,,,,WHAT????? YOU GETTIN OLD???????????????????????????????????????????????