I've owned this 1973 Pinzgauer 712M since August 2012. I bought it from Eric Minnick in Big Bear, California (former forum member here on Real 4x4s) who was shutting down his offroad touring business. Under my ownership, I've only put about 2500 pavement kilometers on it and that brings the estimated odometer reading to approximately 84,000kms. The odometer crapped out at 56,000kms with the previous owner.
Condition of this Pinzgauer is very good. Body is solid, very little rust (cosmetic only); soft top is in very good condition. Mechanically, everything is in very good working order. I had Jim LaGuardia do some work on it before bringing into Canada and I've since done quite a bit to it as well. This Pinz 6x6 will pass any import/insurance inspection with flying colours! EVERYTHING works (headlights hi/lo, brake lights, signal lights, back-up lights, 4-way flashers, horn, wipers, diff locks, brakes, e-brake, all circuit breakers in good order) . No stars or cracks in the window glass. It drives straight (alignment is good) and the tranny synchros are fine in each gear. All in all, you could confidently drive from my location here in Calgary all way the home, given patience and hearing protection!
Here's some more info about what work has been done and what equipment is included:
Transfer case replaced in 2008 by Jim LaGuardia/Goatwerks
Execution II differentials
Vinyl/canvas soft tops for cab and cargo bed (very good condition including clear vinyl windows)
Tow cable
Tire chains
20-pce tool kit w/ assorted small spare parts
Water bucket
Bottle jack and handle
Lug wrench
Eberspacher B3LC auxiliary heater behind driver's seat
Pertronix civilian ignition upgrade kit
Doetsch shock absorbers
7- LT235/85R16 Mudclaw M/T tires (new in 2012)
TD Tail lamp upgrade c/w back-up lamps
Hella H4 headlight upgrade
2- Hella 500 driving lamps
4- 50W driving lamps mounted on custom light bar above windshield
Hi-Lift Extreme 60” jack; mounted on hood
Custom HD rear step; mounted in hitch receiver
Oasis air compressor c/w 2-5 gallon air tanks and air connection each side
Recaro bucket seats
Re-built 55A alternator
Astrodyne 25v/12v converter
24v dash-mounted fan
OEM door lock kit
Custom gas tank guard/storage locker by Andre Swanson
Bed-mounted ammo box
4- spray cans olive drab touch-up paint
Owner’s manual & heater manual
Brake shoes were re-lined in 2012; I've driven the Pinz may be 2500kms since then
E-brake discs were replaced in 2012
Clutch slave cylinder rebuilt 2013
Fuel lines replaced 2013/2015
Fuel pump replaced 2015
Front crank seal replaced 2015
Oil pan gasket replaced 2015
Shifter linkage rebuilt 2015
Muffler replaced 2015
Oil and all filters just changed
The only items I can think of that the next owner might want to do soon are:
Freshen up the olive drab paint (driver's door in particular)
Replace the heat exchanger
For anyone genuinely interested in this 712M, more photos can be sent via private email.
Arie Intveld
