I don't see a lot about Pinzgauers here?!?!
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M.Bas
Adventurer
How big the challenge is depends on the amount of stuff you want to put in it 
If you want to keep it to the bare minimum the challenge is not that challenging.
But if you want more comfort you got yourself a big challenge
For instance I want a fullsize two person bed in my TGB1314, but because of my length the bed has to be positioned lengthwise. I'm ~1.85m tall and the ambulance box is only 1.75m wide on the inside. Combine that with seating for 2, a fridge, a batterybank supplying at least 3 days of power without needing to charge, water storage, cooking equipment and more stuff.
And even my bigger (compared to a Pinz) TGB1314 is going to be a challenge.
If you want to keep it to the bare minimum the challenge is not that challenging.
But if you want more comfort you got yourself a big challenge
For instance I want a fullsize two person bed in my TGB1314, but because of my length the bed has to be positioned lengthwise. I'm ~1.85m tall and the ambulance box is only 1.75m wide on the inside. Combine that with seating for 2, a fridge, a batterybank supplying at least 3 days of power without needing to charge, water storage, cooking equipment and more stuff.
And even my bigger (compared to a Pinz) TGB1314 is going to be a challenge.
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RMP&O
Expedition Leader
alternative to the ambulance box....
more pics at....
http://mercedes4x4store.com/photos.htm
my old Pinz originally imported by Sean@Eurotruck
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32521
I had some mods on my truck. We used the newer 716 TD front coil springs when I upgraded front suspension. Rancho 9000 adjustable all around. Petronix ingition kit. VDO tach. Upgraded plugs and wires. Doing anything more to them is major work. P/S has been done but is a huge job. A few guys have even fitted other engines besides the Puch air-cooled 4cyl. That is even a bigger project.
They are fun trucks but not for me. I owned mine a few years and sold it back in 2006. Here is a pretty rare Pinz brochure from Australia, some of these were sold over there.
More of the brochure in my collection at,
http://www.rmp-o.com/literature/index_2.htm
a little bit of advice....never use the split boots on the axles for anything other than a field repair. They leak really bad, the full boot is the only way to go. Always make sure your limiting straps are in decent shape. If one brakes it can trash you diff/axle.
more pics at....
http://mercedes4x4store.com/photos.htm
my old Pinz originally imported by Sean@Eurotruck
http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32521
I had some mods on my truck. We used the newer 716 TD front coil springs when I upgraded front suspension. Rancho 9000 adjustable all around. Petronix ingition kit. VDO tach. Upgraded plugs and wires. Doing anything more to them is major work. P/S has been done but is a huge job. A few guys have even fitted other engines besides the Puch air-cooled 4cyl. That is even a bigger project.
They are fun trucks but not for me. I owned mine a few years and sold it back in 2006. Here is a pretty rare Pinz brochure from Australia, some of these were sold over there.
More of the brochure in my collection at,
http://www.rmp-o.com/literature/index_2.htm
a little bit of advice....never use the split boots on the axles for anything other than a field repair. They leak really bad, the full boot is the only way to go. Always make sure your limiting straps are in decent shape. If one brakes it can trash you diff/axle.
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
here is another alternative to an ambulance box...
http://www.pinzgauer.com/shpics.php?table=vehicles&idnum=112
I would have to say this is one of the best platforms out there. But to custom build this would cost some cash unless you have a lot of time, tools and skills. For $25k it may be better to just buy the truck....although looks like sale is pending right now. Two weeks ago sale was not pending...
I personally wouldn't run an ambulance box simply because it is so heavy. These trucks are easy to flop over with a canvas top let along with a huge ambulance box. A fiberglass or hybrid box would be much better, IMHO.
http://www.pinzgauer.com/shpics.php?table=vehicles&idnum=112
I would have to say this is one of the best platforms out there. But to custom build this would cost some cash unless you have a lot of time, tools and skills. For $25k it may be better to just buy the truck....although looks like sale is pending right now. Two weeks ago sale was not pending...
I personally wouldn't run an ambulance box simply because it is so heavy. These trucks are easy to flop over with a canvas top let along with a huge ambulance box. A fiberglass or hybrid box would be much better, IMHO.
SunTzuNephew
Explorer
OK, what exactly is this for?
hi
I own the pinz that is posted here http://www.4x4crosslander.net/pinzgauer.htm
You should note the box that is on that pinz is made of metal it is not like the fiberglass ambulance bodys. I've only seen one pinz with a metal box. The fiberglass boxen are the ones you see for sale. Well worth the price I have another pinz here with the fiberglass box.
Parts for the pinz are easy to get but some parts cost and arm and a leg. These two are the major parts providers.
http://www.expedition-imports.com/
http://www.pinzgauer.com/
The main forums for pinz are
http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/index.php
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pinzgauer/
I own the pinz that is posted here http://www.4x4crosslander.net/pinzgauer.htm
You should note the box that is on that pinz is made of metal it is not like the fiberglass ambulance bodys. I've only seen one pinz with a metal box. The fiberglass boxen are the ones you see for sale. Well worth the price I have another pinz here with the fiberglass box.
Parts for the pinz are easy to get but some parts cost and arm and a leg. These two are the major parts providers.
http://www.expedition-imports.com/
http://www.pinzgauer.com/
The main forums for pinz are
http://real4x4forums.com/PinzgauerBBS/index.php
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pinzgauer/
OK, what exactly is this for?
Um, you're gonna want to think carefully before you touch that. If I am not mistaken, that is the oscillation overthruster. :smiley_drive:
SunTzuNephew
Explorer
Well, I figured it's not the ejection seat handle...I've used those before.
hmm
My guess is an after market battery cut switch. The Pinz has one from the factory but in a different location.
As has been said the main problem with the pinz is it's under powered. It's fine for putting around in the bush but forget long freeway time. The 712(6x6) are geared a little lower also so are slower. Top speed Id say 55 and 45 on a hard hill. You can swap the transfer case from a 710(4x4) to gain some speed. But again if your just putting around off road the speed is not a problem.
Most pinz owners start with a 710, and upgrade to a 712 for more traction. Some of them also go the other way and get a a haflinger.
My guess is an after market battery cut switch. The Pinz has one from the factory but in a different location.
As has been said the main problem with the pinz is it's under powered. It's fine for putting around in the bush but forget long freeway time. The 712(6x6) are geared a little lower also so are slower. Top speed Id say 55 and 45 on a hard hill. You can swap the transfer case from a 710(4x4) to gain some speed. But again if your just putting around off road the speed is not a problem.
Most pinz owners start with a 710, and upgrade to a 712 for more traction. Some of them also go the other way and get a a haflinger.
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
I read through the trip report/blog at http://www.pinzgauer-overland.co.uk/index.html last night. Awesome trip!! Seemed like the Pinz gave them a lot of problems but it made it all the way across Africa anyways!
Cheers
Cheers
alternative to the ambulance box....
More of the brochure in my collection at,
http://www.rmp-o.com/literature/index_2.htm
a little bit of advice....never use the split boots on the axles for anything other than a field repair. They leak really bad, the full boot is the only way to go. Always make sure your limiting straps are in decent shape. If one brakes it can trash you diff/axle.
That's my 712 Pinzgauer in the brochure.
That picture/brochure was produced when it was first imported into Australia in 1974.
I purchased it in 1984 and spent 12 years restoring it.
Here is a picture of it at a 4WD show last year and another of it out last weekend delivering Christmas trees for Oxfam.
not exactly what you guys are discussing, but I met this guy at OvEx two years ago (first Flagstaff event) and this is a very well built rig. He is some kind of engineer and built the entire trailer himself IIRC. It has provisions for cooking, hot shower, fridge, RTT, etc, and the Pinz is used to store extra gear and for day trips whilst leaving the trailer at camp. As you can see, it will go places that a "camper" or "ambulance" may not.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KACw7mJy4s&hd=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KACw7mJy4s&hd=1