--- "Denall, Mike" <mike.denall@lmco.com> wrote:
> I am considering the purchase of an M715 for $5K
> here in Washington.
> Where could I obtain more information on the use,
> and kinks of this type of
> vehicle?
> I really like this "neat" truck that's available. (
> 1967, original engine,
> soft top, tools, etc.)
>
> Mike D.
> MVPA 19626
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jwinne@nettally.com
> Subject: Re: [MV] Reality
>
> At the risk of belaboring the point, I must add
> that we are not born
> with information on special purpose vehicles nor are
> we all born with common
> sense. The only way we gain knowlege is to ask
> questions of people who are
> experienced with the equipment and this list has an
> abundance of knowledge
> of all aspects of the subject. An example, from
> personal experience, is the
> M-715 series truck I bought a couple of years back.
> I took a chance and
> bought one even though I couldn't find any
> information on them or where to
> get parts. It was asking "stupid questions" to the
> kind and patient folks
> on this list that allowed me to find sources of info
> and parts. I made
> contacts that quickly got me up to speed on the
> quirks and peculiarities of
> this series of vehicle. There are plenty of guys on
> the list, ex motorpool
> sargents, that will tell you just what you are
> getting yourself in for if
> you buy that "neat truck" you asked about. The
> youngster who potentially
> buys a Deuce and a half and goes out unprepared and
> runs over some one could
> more easily go buy a used Mustang GT and let that
> High output 302 get away
> from him and cause an equally bad tragedy. As for
> common sense, it seems to
> come with experience. When a person comes to the
> realization that his
> knowlege base is a little weak then he is ready to
> seek the experiences of
> others. Due to the input from all of the list
> members that have helped me
> with my first personal military vehicle, I have
> confidence in the truck and
> what it can and can't do. I now know how to handle
> all sorts of problems
> including total brake failure (which happened once
> without any tragic
> results).
> With gratitude to the members of the list,
> Jim 1967 M-715 Kaiser Jeep cargo truck
> 1983 M-101A1 cargo trailer (USMC)
>
>
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Sincerely,
Jon Schmidt
President
The M715 Zone
http://www.clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/them715zone
1967 M-715
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