New Member, not so new truck

[Curtis in Texas]

Wow, looks like you're ready for the end of society as we know it.
I especially like the gun hatch over the passenger’s seat.

Back in the mid 70's I had a 108" wheelbase Chevy Panel Van that same color combo that I wanted to build like that, with 4 WD and everything you have inside.
I almost got it finished before kids entered the picture.
Never got the 4WD working though.

Very Nice! Brings back a lot of good memories!

I’m sure there others besides me that would love to see more pictures.
And what do you do for sleeping? On mine I had fold down cots off the left side that also served as a couch.

Are you going to finish the trailer in the same mind set?

Subscribed to this one for sure!

Curtis in Texas

[roadrash]

Yes, I'm planning on having the trailer match as much as possible and have extra tries/rims ready that are the same as the Pinz. Oddly the rims are one of the most unique aspects of the pinzgauers... their bolt pattern is VERY unsual so almost every owner either runs military rims or custom. Bolt pattern is 5 x 160mm. The rims pictured are rated for 4500lbs EACH and there were not to many of them around. A couple are available on ebay. Originally the truck had old wranglers mounted and after I had the rims powdercoated swapped them out for the traxus tires. Trailer will have a spare as does the pinz so a total of 8 tires, all identical.

Trailer will likely have to be modified slightly and become spring over to add a bit of height to match up with the pinz. new hubs will also have to be custom machined to achive the 5 x 160 bolt pattern.

Here are some more pictures for those who requested.



The power plant. 4 cylinder in-line air cooled Steyr Engine. 89 horsepower and about 12 mpg (needs to have carbs synced) but should be getting 14 MPG.




Another picture of rear table. Rear has three across seating. The center of the table has the 15" LCD that the previous owner had installed. I may keep it and route it to a toughbook or other laptop for control capability for the scanners/VHF radios/Navigation. Have a much smaller 9" LCD that can be used for TV signals.



The prototype fuel transfer unit. Couldnt find anything commercially available that would transfer unleaded so I built my own with a Holley Race pump. This is pre construction config so its changed slightly (fuel pressure gauge was unecessary as was the priming bulb). Current config is (inlet) to sediment filter/ visual flow -> pump -> fuel filter/water separator -> output. Tests confirm that it can move 20 gallons in about 15 minutes





All fits neatly into a surplus ammo can.

[uberhahn]

if you are looking for trailer information, the ih8mud.com trailer forum has a very active group with a lot of good ideas.

[Morticon]

multiple guns everywhere? why not! ha love it!

[ttravis5446]

That is a sweet Pinz. Back about 5 or 6 years ago I came so close to buying a 710M but I was about $2500 short of buying it and I was unable to convince any banks to finance a 21 year old part time employed tech school student with no credit on a 30 year old vehicle they never heard of. I will have one some day.

[roadrash]

Thanks... I'm sure you'll run across one..... Since I've had this one for a year, there isnt a week that goes by on ebay that does not include at least one PINZ being for sale... They are a bit more common on the west coast and down south but i know for a fact they can be shipped as mine went from southern CA to NH. They are a blast to drive too.

[Elliot Press]

Nice rig.
Not a fan of the guns...what's with you Americans and your guns...surely two is enough?

[roadrash]

It’s a great rig, thanks..

As far as what is with "Americans" with guns

I would really rather Not get into political or pro/anti gun discussion because wel, this is and expedition vehicle forum, however since you brought it up, there are a few things worth pointing out.

1) Without them, we'd still be a Colony of an oppressive King 3000 miles away. Solved with tremendous loss of life over 200 years ago but resulted in a Free Nation for generations.
2) I can NEVER, EVER be a helpless victim, even if I don't win, I have both the rights and tools to defend myself and my family from anyone who wishes to do us harm. Not everyone in this world is Peaceful or Merciful, when these “Evil” elements want to pray on someone they have to decide if their gain, whatever that may be is worth giving their lives for. If they know that the chances their intended victim may be just as deadly as they are, then they tend to rethink things.
3) You are 100% safe in Australia from gun toting Americans, so you don't really need to worry about crazy Americans wondering around your streets. The Criminal element in Aus that smuggle them onto your beaches at night are a different story, but that an Australian issue that is up to Australians to solve.
4) It’s a guaranteed right of US Citizens to both keep and bare arms It’s also not a coincidence that it falls as the 2nd, right behind the freedom of (Speech,Religion,Press) which are #1. In much of the world today you see masses of people gathering to protest their governments actions, which if you ask their Governments, they do not have the rights to do. You also see Armed governments firing on and killing their UNARMED Citizens….. It’s a major flaw of Armed Governments and Unarmed Citizens, or should I say, Subjects.
5) The number (one or two is enough) doesn't really matter does it? Not sure what that has to do with anything.

[Chris_B]

Well said. As it is said, "the best defence against tyranny is a well armed populace".
Long live freedom!

Also, sweet rig.

[Elliot Press]

I'm so happy I live in a peaceful country