This one-off 1967 Kaiser-Jeep M715 by Blacksmith Garage is pure madness—crafted over five years with a 485hp HEMI V8, hand-formed metal, luxe leather cabin, and military-tough attitude. Retro soul, modern power, unstoppable presence.
Overview
SBX Cars is proud to offer for sale this one-off 1967 Kaiser-Jeep M715 4x4 military truck (“ANV-KJ1”) showing 361 miles on the odometer at the time of this cataloging. Finished in USA Military Gray over a saddle leather interior, this bespoke pickup is now offered in Utah by the builder, Blacksmith Garage, with a build sheet and a clear Indiana title.
Dubbed the “five-quarter” truck, the 1.25-ton M715 created a name for itself as a Military-grade tactical truck with rugged, heavy-duty architecture. Manufactured by Kaiser-Jeep and sold new only to the military from 1967 through 1969, it could conquer the most challenging of terrain and conditions. Many were put to use during the Armed Forces’ efforts in Vietnam and elsewhere around the world, and after service, some were sold to the public. This M715 was one such unit, and later in life, it went through a complete transformation.
Blacksmith Garage of Eden, Utah invested five years and over 4,000 hours of craftsmanship into the build of this completely reimagined custom M715. Blacksmith’s website says, “Our goal is to hand-build the ultimate version of a vehicle for a discerning client… defined in terms of performance, modern comforts, and capability while vigorously holding onto the soul of the original vehicle.”
And indeed, Blacksmith did all of that and more. The painstaking nature of this build involved hand-forming some of the sheet metal components. The engineering architecture was beefed up with tough, high-performance suspension components, heavy-duty axles, sway bars, and a modern 485-horsepower HEMI V8 that could move the truck with power and authority. Things didn’t stop there, as the truck’s cabin was fitted with all the creature comforts of a modern truck including cutting-edge infotainment.
Fewer than 400 test miles have been driven since completion of this build – one that has caught the admiration of enthusiasts around the globe. This one-of-a-kind, go-anywhere collector truck that pays tribute to Americana while delivering on all of its original Military promises and many more.
Specifications & Options
Exterior
- USA Military Gray paint (code GSA 221)
- Completely restored via disassembly, sandblasting, and prep
- PPG Envirobase color
- Vinyl decals (removable) with U.S. Army star and serial number
- Custom front and rear bumpers
- Hidden Warn 12,000-pound winch
- LED headlights and taillights
- Code 4 light bar and spotlights
- Seven-inch halo headlights
- Milled taillight bezels
- New front windshield and rear glass
- Replacement weather stripping and seals
- 35 percent window tint
- AMP Research power-activated side steps
- Custom fabricated roll bar
- Removable Targa tops
- Spare tire carrier
- Raptor coating for bed and cab underside
- Removable bed mat
- Class five hitch
- 20-inch KMC Series XD136 Panzer aluminum wheels
- Including full-sized spare
- 40 x 13.50 Maxxis Razr MT tires
- Including full-sized spare
Interior
- Saddle full-grain leather bench seats by Upholstery Unlimited
- Red contrast stitching
- Folding center section
- MOMO steering wheel
- IDIDIT tilt steering column and hardware
- Full-grain leather dash, armrests, and shift boot by Upholstery Unlimited
- One-touch power windows
- Painless Wiring harness
- AutoLoc power door locks
- Aviation-style sun visors
- Vintage Air A/C & climate control system
- Carling rocker switches
- Lokar automatic transmission shifter
- Rockford Fosgate audio system
- Ultra Compact media receiver
- Dual R2 ten-inch subwoofers
- 6.5-inch kick panel speakers
- Four-channel amplifier
- Clifford alarm with starter interlock
- Classic Instruments gauges
- WWII Bomber-style layout
- 140-mph speedometer
- 8,000-rpm tachometer
- Auxiliary readouts
Mechanical
- 6.4-liter fuel-injected HEMI V8
- Bouchillon Performance tuned powertrain control module
- Mopar Performance engine wiring and harness kit
- Summit Racing radiator
- Maradyne Jetstream dual cooling fan
- Mopar Gen3 universal engine mount kit
- Optima red battery
- Rated at 485 horsepower
- Rated at 472 lb-ft of torque
- Mopar 545RFE five-speed automatic transmission
- Fabricated transmission crossmember
- American Shifter transmission shifter kit
- GenRight Off Road ENDURO 30.5-gallon fuel cell
- Mopar Gen3 HEMI fuel kit
- OMX-ADA fuel tank filler neck
- Braided fuel hoses and A/N fittings
- Precision Helper fuel pump assembly
- Dual five-gallon jerry cans
- Atlas dual-range transfer case
- Advance Adapters input shaft and seal
- Advance Adapters flange yoke assembly
- 1:1 high gear
- 4.3:1 low gear
- Heavy-duty Dana Ultimate 60 front and rear axles
- 5:38 gear ratio
- NEAPCO drive shafts
- Electronically-locking differentials
- RockJock Antirock sway bars front and rear
- PSC hydraulic-assisted steering system
- Barnes 4WD one-ton offset tie rod kit
- JK Extreem Duty PST power steering assist kit
- Performance Accessories two-inch body lift
- Fox dual-rate coil-over suspension
- Two-inch hydraulic bump stops and bump stop cans
- Three-link front
- Four-link rear
- Four-wheel vented disc brakes
- Wilwood aluminum tandem master cylinder
- New stainless-steel lines and fittings
- American Shifter emergency brake kit
- Blacksmith Garage dual custom three-inch stainless-steel exhaust
- Jones Exhaust Max Flow three-inch muffler
- Mopar exhaust manifold kt
- Kooks headers exhaust connectors
- Summit Racing stainless-steel exhaust clamps
- Thermo-tec stainless-steel heat shields
Condition & Reports
- Vehicle is brand new and has never been registered as a restored vehicle
- Only 361 miles on powertrain
- No outstanding mechanical needs
The seller has provided a comprehensive photo gallery including photos of the build process. In addition, there are videos documenting the build, a walk-around, and a driving demonstration.
This custom Kaiser Jeep M715 is said to be free of imperfections.
Included in the Sale
- 2 key fobs
- Jerry cans and implements as pictured (pick axe, axe, and shovel)
- Winch controller
- Wheel nut key
- Build binder including receipts and manuals for various components
Summary
The idea, planning, and execution of this Kaiser-Jeep build make it like no other vehicle on the face of the planet. Designed with mindfulness of its military origins but equipped with the most advanced in modern equipment, it is a collector-grade truck that Blacksmith Garage confidently stands behind. The Blacksmith team is ready to pass the reins on this special 4x4 to an enthusiast who will appreciate its backstory – and perhaps even put all that equipment to a rugged real-world test. Bring it on.
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- Buyer's premium: 5%
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