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by Skipper102
Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:12 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: 718's up for bid by GL
Replies: 0
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718's up for bid by GL

Heads up two 718's up for bid by GL 10573 lot 5651 and 5652
by Skipper102
Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:54 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: New Member Intro
Replies: 80
Views: 24837

Re: New Member Intro

You can order the books for your Pinz directly from (www.motorbooks.at) , Search for pinzgauer. Use Google to translate the web site is in German. That is where I ordered my manuals for the 718. Make sure that you get the English printed books the parts manual may be in English and German. The price...
by Skipper102
Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: New Member Intro
Replies: 80
Views: 24837

Re: New Member Intro

Yes the 718 was one of the Delta Force trucks, live off of HY 33 south of HY 50 about 12 miles. If you want to take a ride some day, your more than welcome to come out. I am retired so at home most of the time. I have 180 A to play on. I host the Florida Steel Solders Rally in Feburary on my propert...
by Skipper102
Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:16 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: New Member Intro
Replies: 80
Views: 24837

Re: New Member Intro

Welcome to the pinz world, We have a military truck rally in Feburary here in south Lake County. Not too far for you to come, there are a number of pinz guys the come to the rally. I am working on a 718 under the barn this is my first pinz too.
by Skipper102
Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: US diesel 718 TD's
Replies: 70
Views: 24162

Re: US diesel 718 TD's

You are right, I have moved a new set of metric tools to the top of the list. I am hoping that my manuals will come in this week so I can get to work. I am thankfull that my son and son-in law will help on this project. I am trying to get it road worthy for the Cub Scouts the I can start to do the R...
by Skipper102
Mon Nov 21, 2011 5:53 pm
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: US diesel 718 TD's
Replies: 70
Views: 24162

Re: US diesel 718 TD's

Well I'm new to the site, I have a 718 from the auction in Ohio. Started to do my first PM on the unit. The unit prd number is 0000172, it has a vw 6 cyl TD in the unit. Need to change out the Alt belt ( The belt size is 40 3/8 " tried a 41 3/8" was too Big, then a 39 3/8" too small),...
by Skipper102
Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Intro and Questions.
Replies: 15
Views: 7153

Re: Intro and Questions.

My buddy was able to purchase two out of a auction in Ohio. I was lucky to get get the seconed one from him. They Special Ops units mine was a gun truck, so its been to the Middle East and back. Once I get the manuals, I'll be able to figure out the US modifications to the unit, lots of extra wirein...
by Skipper102
Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:40 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Intro and Questions.
Replies: 15
Views: 7153

Re: Intro and Questions.

Hi this is my first attempt to post on the site. I just got my first pinz the other day a 718 TD. This is a new world for me we have collected other military trucks in the past. I need to find a winshield, doors, rear roll bar and the related canvas items for the truck. I have all the manuals on the...