From: Bruce C. Beattie (bruce@eecs.berkeley.edu)
Date: Mon May 22 2006 - 10:32:42 PDT
Hi Chuck,
Talk to Gene.
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Bruce MVPA 23824
chuck simpson wrote:
> Hello everyone,
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> First I'd like to say that you guys have a great community here.
> I've been subscribed for a few months now and I still cant believe the
> wealth of information that everyone has on mv's. I recently came by a
> M715 at a local police auction. Its very solid and has been stored in
> one of the towns fire stations since they got it in the early 70's. It
> was seldom used and has not been used since the early 80's Its has low
> miles (around 15000 as per the spedo) and zero rust. The only problem
> is no engine or transmission, it was robbed for a truck they already
> had in service. My question is what type of power train to put in it.
> I know since the transfer case is divorced that I could technically go
> with any engine-transmission combination. I was just wondering if
> anyone has done this in the past and what it consists of. I would like
> to put something that is going to be reliable and as close to
> bulletproof as the original. If anyone has any helpful information it
> would be greatly appreciated.
>
> I'm also looking for a tailgate and top for it since the city has
> "misplaced" them.
>
> Thanks,
> Chuck
> milveh@gmail.com
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