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by Winter Beater
Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: E-Trac and seatbelts - NEED help! Mounting questions
Replies: 16
Views: 9311

E-trac

I did a similar install to Paul's and learned from his clearance problem. Used a 2x4 as a spacer on the bed (712M) and put E-trac on top; then used #14 Home depot self tapping screws (with rubber washer) to drill into uprights. Both sides 25 minutes - use a real drill with a cord.
by Winter Beater
Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: camo vehicle wrap
Replies: 13
Views: 6442

paint

I bought a gallon of paint + hardener +primer @ NAPA and painted a 712 using a Home Depot HVLP gun ($55). Easy to get paint & fix trail rash in the future. Cost $450 and my time.
by Winter Beater
Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:07 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Servicing clutch release bearing
Replies: 5
Views: 3232

clutch lube

I also cleaned mine (no solvent) and packed new lube in as best as I could. Used Brake caliper grease for the temperature. If the part was $35 I'd change it, but for $200 I'll pull the tranny again when (if) the squealing starts.
by Winter Beater
Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Xtremevehicles.com - out of business?
Replies: 32
Views: 10328

pinz in canada

Hi xtremexj; I'm a displaced Canadian, with the last 25 yrs in ft Mcmurray AB. Now in Denver with a 712M. I think I can explain the Pinz wrt the cold. The vehicle is a work of Engineering art, and will go places where it is difficult to walk ( easily carrying 500 kgs). But you need to do work to sta...
by Winter Beater
Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:27 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 28
Views: 8569

insurance

I'm in Denver and insured w/ Farmers. My agent is Jane Greenburg 303-456-6711. My 712M is a AM general 712 at Farmers - oh well no time to set everyone straight. :P
by Winter Beater
Sun Oct 31, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: Aftermarket Seats, Part Deux
Replies: 11
Views: 6195

seats

Paul, I'm starting to snoop around for the next Pinz project and seats are on the list. What model are you offering and what is the cost?
by Winter Beater
Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:47 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: 20lb propane tank inside the bed of a 712?
Replies: 19
Views: 9811

Air top

Thanks, I asked Dennis to get a price and availability. I am planning a trip to Mt Evans in November with the moggers -heat would be nice.
by Winter Beater
Sat Oct 16, 2010 9:52 am
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: 20lb propane tank inside the bed of a 712?
Replies: 19
Views: 9811

Cab Heat

Hey totaljoint what is the Wabasto model you are using? I called a distributor yesterday and they told me I can have a 24V model or a gasoline model -not both. And the gasoline model was $1000 more and 3weeks delivery compared to the in stock diesel version. (12,000 BTU diesel = $1350) For $1000 I w...
by Winter Beater
Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: speedo leaking bad
Replies: 7
Views: 3740

speedo leak

Glad it worked. I had the same problem and was testing before posting.

I had cut a new gasket the same size as the washer from a cork blank. Only did 50 miles, but it worked too.
by Winter Beater
Thu Sep 23, 2010 8:25 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Pinz Portal Box Removal Tools (Factory)
Replies: 8
Views: 3809

Pinz tool $$$

Any chance you would post a drawing of the tool (measurements). Looks simple to build for those of us too poor to have genuine Pinz tools.
by Winter Beater
Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Hand throttle linkage
Replies: 12
Views: 5161

linkage

Captxmas, I think we are talking about the same thing. My cable was missing -I only had the "T" and needed to make something that would work. I still find it difficult to set the idle properly and will change it to something that pivots better.
by Winter Beater
Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:20 am
Forum: Engine
Topic: Which oil if you can't get 10W30?
Replies: 12
Views: 6132

oil

I'm using 5W-50 synthetic ... and it drips more than it burns. Based on my usage and other input it seems the Pinz will run on just about anything. Since my days analyzing oil samples in a Lab I have favoured synthetic oils for their remarkably low pour point. At one time I lived where -40C was comm...
by Winter Beater
Thu Aug 12, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Hand throttle linkage
Replies: 12
Views: 5161

hand throttle

I removed the T with the square end and drilled a hole. Insert a section of wire and used Silver solder to make an extension. It works but I think a flexible wire (like a sink plug) would work better. Sometimes the stiff wire gets bent and makes it difficult to set the idle accurately.
by Winter Beater
Fri Jun 11, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Paint Considerations
Replies: 22
Views: 12316

I too plan to paint my 712M, but not green. Does anyone foresee a problem using Linex (et al) as exterior paint? It will likely cost $2K or more, but I didn't think a roller/brush would leave it in good enough shape if the Pinz ever needs to be sold. Linex seems durable enough to handle a few trees,...