Holy Gas Tank, Batman
Q: The gas tank on my 1968 M715 is leaking badly and looks like it’s falling apart. Do you know of any company that sells replacement tanks for this truck?
—Luis Sanchez
A: Five-quarter fuel tanks are known for rusting and leaking, but you have several options. If you want to keep your truck stock, you could contact various advertisers in this magazine who offer M715 parts to see if they have an NOS or a good used tank. Depending upon the condition of your present tank, you could investigate various means of repair, including coatings touted as being able to seal leaking or rusted tanks. You could also search through truck wrecking yards to possibly find a tank that could be modified to fit. Or, if money is no object, you could have a tank custom built.
Bungle In The Jungle
: My grandfather is a Vietnam Vet who was drafted. He was not gung-ho about what he calls the “Bungle In The Jungle”, but he has always liked old military vehicles and I have too. We have two jeeps on our ranch, a Willys MB and a Willys M38. They are not restored but they are painted olive drab and mostly stock. I have a chance to buy a Kaiser Jeep M715 pickup. It
