712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/6005674369.html
Anyone know anything interesting about this vehicle?
Aside from the California price it looks like it might fill my needs.
However, I'm guessing that it's either not really a 1981 or not registered and titled in CA.
I imagine it would be super slow, tippy, and get even worse mileage with that tall box.
I'll be calling the seller soon but wanted to do my homework first.
Thanks!
Chris
Anyone know anything interesting about this vehicle?
Aside from the California price it looks like it might fill my needs.
However, I'm guessing that it's either not really a 1981 or not registered and titled in CA.
I imagine it would be super slow, tippy, and get even worse mileage with that tall box.
I'll be calling the seller soon but wanted to do my homework first.
Thanks!
Chris
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Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
Super slow? Could be, depending on your definition. My 712W, as currently outfitted, is about 8k pounds. But with Jim L.'s 2.7l conversion it is not too bad unless you get high headwinds and grades above about 60-80 feet per minute (I can stay in 5th in a TD overdrive tranny at those grades, as much as 150 feet per minute grades in 4th which is 1:1).I imagine it would be super slow, tippy, and get even worse mileage with that tall box.
Tippy? Depends on how much weight they put high up. I can stand in the back of my truck but it can still negotiate 30 degree side slopes (although I doubt it would go much further before going over). And I can really notice the increased stability just taking the spare off the cab roof (moving weight down). The pivoting leaf springs in the rear of the 712s are quite stable as far as tippyness goes; I get very little body roll in turns.
Mileage? Well, depends. I get between 9 and 12 mpg at highway speeds. This is no different than I got with the original, worn out stock engine (before the 2.7l conversion, custom cam, and EFI that together increased HP by about 30%).
But I agree, you will not have success getting that truck registered in CA despite what the ad says.
Jim M.
712W and 710M
712W and 710M
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Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
Thats pretty cool! Don't know about the price, but I'm impressed with the quality of the interior build
1973 712m
1968 Haflinger
1965 Pathfinder
1978 GMC Palm Beach (Hey, its got 6 wheels!!)
1968 Haflinger
1965 Pathfinder
1978 GMC Palm Beach (Hey, its got 6 wheels!!)
Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
Thanks Jim, your truck is one of the nicest I've seen.
Didn't mean to insult the mighty pinz, just aware that they are slow by modern standards, and unless this one has engine upgrades it's likely to be a little slower with the tall box.
Is there a way to tell by the pictures if it's really an 81? From what Scott has posted if it's mid 70s or later it's not going to keep the alleged CA reg. I'm hoping to move out of this crazy state, but not ready yet.
The camper build out does look nice.
Thanks!
Chris
Didn't mean to insult the mighty pinz, just aware that they are slow by modern standards, and unless this one has engine upgrades it's likely to be a little slower with the tall box.
Is there a way to tell by the pictures if it's really an 81? From what Scott has posted if it's mid 70s or later it's not going to keep the alleged CA reg. I'm hoping to move out of this crazy state, but not ready yet.
The camper build out does look nice.
Thanks!
Chris
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Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
The 4th pic looks like a few kilos of cocaine...had to look twice. That would have run the price up quite a bit....
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Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
Ha - yeah - hidden in an inside panelstiffler4444 wrote:The 4th pic looks like a few kilos of cocaine...had to look twice. That would have run the price up quite a bit....
72 Pathfinder | 75 710M 2.7i | 96 350GDT Worker
Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
Did you buy it?Beez wrote:https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/6005674369.html
Anyone know anything interesting about this vehicle?
Aside from the California price it looks like it might fill my needs.
However, I'm guessing that it's either not really a 1981 or not registered and titled in CA.
I imagine it would be super slow, tippy, and get even worse mileage with that tall box.
I'll be calling the seller soon but wanted to do my homework first.
Thanks!
Chris
Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
Still on the market apparently - but without photos?
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 18012.html
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/d/ ... 18012.html
Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
I texted the guy yesterday and he sent link to photos.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96193757@ ... 673884922/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96193757@ ... 673884922/
Re: 712 Camper, Bay Area Craigslist
Same rig (before decals were removed):Sonarman wrote:I texted the guy yesterday and he sent link to photos.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96193757@ ... 673884922/
http://topclassiccarsforsale.com/other- ... hicle.html