M.Bas
Adventurer
Try this with your regular 4x4 :drool:
http://www.offrd.se/video/haninge-2004-12-05
Especially look at the last movie.
http://www.offrd.se/video/haninge-2004-12-05
Especially look at the last movie.
Volvo TGB 111/303 Camper...WOW
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NothingClever
Explorer
Those videos are proof-positive that being a redneck is an equal opportunity endeavor 
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Linus Tremaine
Adventurer
a little late.....
The subject of the original post in the "flesh"
http://picasaweb.google.com/poppageno/Mendo2010#5464567326376558994
http://picasaweb.google.com/poppageno/Mendo2010#5464580342008914450
The subject of the original post in the "flesh"
http://picasaweb.google.com/poppageno/Mendo2010#5464567326376558994
http://picasaweb.google.com/poppageno/Mendo2010#5464580342008914450
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Well I just found this thread again and want to tell you all how it is evolving.
First of all I have to say that progress is a bit slower that wished for, we bought an old house, got married and bought a HJ45 as a daily driver, so time on the Volvo has not been the first priority.
But i got the 1KZ-T in, gearbox and all and the Volvo runs!!!
I got hold of a set of Michelin 11/R16 XZL's for it, and the gearing is as perfect as I had calculated it to be, it runs great!
I have been building a new wiring harness, and damn, that takes some time, but is 85% done, new VDO gauges (oil temp, oil pressure, water temp, tach, speedo, turbo pressure, voltmeter and all..).
Added an electrical servo to the original steering box, made a new parking brake to fit the rear of the transfer and drove it 20Kmsto the new home, everything worked great!!!
Just to let you know...
How are you coming along Bas?
Well I just found this thread again and want to tell you all how it is evolving.
First of all I have to say that progress is a bit slower that wished for, we bought an old house, got married and bought a HJ45 as a daily driver, so time on the Volvo has not been the first priority.
But i got the 1KZ-T in, gearbox and all and the Volvo runs!!!
I got hold of a set of Michelin 11/R16 XZL's for it, and the gearing is as perfect as I had calculated it to be, it runs great!
I have been building a new wiring harness, and damn, that takes some time, but is 85% done, new VDO gauges (oil temp, oil pressure, water temp, tach, speedo, turbo pressure, voltmeter and all..).
Added an electrical servo to the original steering box, made a new parking brake to fit the rear of the transfer and drove it 20Kmsto the new home, everything worked great!!!
Just to let you know...
How are you coming along Bas?
Wuff_Wider
New member
I used to think that only a Unimog would do for Overlanding but then I found these wonderful vehicles. Whilst the 6x6 has the room, I can't help but think that I could manage with the 4x4..........how do these vehicles compare with the Pinzgaures?
Never having owned a pinz my take on it is of course not the most well informed.
But IMO the Volvo is a much simpler construction and take on the same problem, straight axles and leaf springs, conventional engine setup, simple electrics etc. makes it a simple rugged diy vehicle, which can be maintained, operated and upgraded by anyone who have owned a Landcruiser, Jeep or alike.
But IMO the Volvo is a much simpler construction and take on the same problem, straight axles and leaf springs, conventional engine setup, simple electrics etc. makes it a simple rugged diy vehicle, which can be maintained, operated and upgraded by anyone who have owned a Landcruiser, Jeep or alike.
Linus Tremaine
Adventurer
well
I own a volvo camper but have only ridden in a pinz. The volvo seems more like a car than the pinz. It handles well, it rides smooth, it it fairly agile. The pinz is like a military truck. Its all metal, its more rattly, its noisy. It sounds like a volkswagen. I think it is less service friendly with the hydraulic lockers, independent suspension etc. I like the volvo but would like more time with a pinz. They seem fairly equal in capability (similar gear ratio for crawling) but the pinz has a five speed gearbox. Did not get to see it on the highway. volvo turns about 3k at 55.
I own a volvo camper but have only ridden in a pinz. The volvo seems more like a car than the pinz. It handles well, it rides smooth, it it fairly agile. The pinz is like a military truck. Its all metal, its more rattly, its noisy. It sounds like a volkswagen. I think it is less service friendly with the hydraulic lockers, independent suspension etc. I like the volvo but would like more time with a pinz. They seem fairly equal in capability (similar gear ratio for crawling) but the pinz has a five speed gearbox. Did not get to see it on the highway. volvo turns about 3k at 55.