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I am having my 710k modified this is the start and phase I to view pics. go to http://gallery.mac.com/shawnfluitt/ look toward the end of gallery near bottom to see pics

Still trying to figure out how to put the pics on the page.

Looking good, are you having a top made for the back? Or are you leaving open

It will be inclosed with a window in it. I am just moving the window from the back door to the back wall. This will make a small truck bed. Then I will put the rack over that.

There is a 712dk in AZ. There used to be pics on Scotts web site. You might look at how they did the back. What you habe done so far some what looks like the dk I

The rack has a suburban rear seat on it. I am having the whole thing sprayed green with bed liner on the out side and black on the inside taking the rear seats out and putting a van seat in their place so it will fold down to take a nap or sleep at night.

sounds really cool, look forward to seeing the final project. It is always neat when someone mods their truck in a way to suite their needs and it works out for them.

Looks good Shawn. Can't wait to see the finished product!
I found a prairedog town about 20 miles east of me. It is a pretty good sized one. Just curious--do you set up a table and sit in the same spot, or do you drive around?

john

You opened yours up,and I closed mine in! Gonna look and work good,esp w/real doors in back. I found a sliding rear window for a early 90's Ranger that fits well demensionwise and the slider offers some x-tra ventelation.
If I had thought of your Idea when I had my K, Gouda Cheese wouldn't have it now!
Mark

I am going to close it in it will make a short bed in the back.

Are you gona have it finished for the Big Bend trip, looks nice.

Yep should be done in 2-3 weeks. I have a shoot I want to take it to on May 3rd.

There's a reference pic. (You'll love the ride a lot more when you get rid of those tires Shawn)

What kind would you suggest?

Lots of opinions are out there but if money isn't an object, 255/85 MT BFG's are probably the best off-road centric tire you could get for a Pinz. I love the Wranglers on my Volvo more than any tire I've ever seen but I dont think they make them in a Pinz size (the Volvo uses a larger, 315/75)

If you drive on the road most of the time, as most do, a good all-terrain is a better buy in the long run. They will last longer, handle the road/rain/snow better and don't make the MT noise. The Pinz has a lot of traction with its lockers, when used correctly, so that basically anyone can easily get by in an all-terrain.

Those old stock tires are horrible in all ways short of strict farm use. They are bias ply and the tread technology is from the 60's. Dangerous for road use actually.

Thanks for the help. I will get some when it gets out of the mod shop.

Vince thanks for the form I have only been on it for a short time but it has helped a lot. I appreciate it THANKS!