Thinking of a Pinz

[David Dunn]

All the trucks had a blanked off antenna mount in the center of the front roll bar. IIRC , on my old 710M radio truck, both seats were on the same side.
But it did have an additional amphenol power connector on the left rear corner by the tail lamp. I don't see that on this truck.
If you have a good pic of the front of the truck, you might see discoloration where the mounts for the crank-up antenna were, if this was a radio truck

[berger]

Some good news....if all works out, I should have this Pinz in my Garage by Feburay 29th!!!

[stiffler4444]

Great news!

[crcpinz]

Time to open that champagne you've been saving for a special occasion. When I first got mine, I used to walk out to the driveway at times just to make sure it wasn't a dream.

[berger]

Time to open that champagne you've been saving for a special occasion. When I first got mine, I used to walk out to the driveway at times just to make sure it wasn't a dream.

Ya, I do that with things too.... ...my wife just laughs.

[David Dunn]

..... I used to walk out to the driveway at times just to make sure it wasn't a dream.

mine is usually " I bought that?!... and why?"
and come to think of it, my friends do too !
My neighbors think I'm crazy and leave me alone... and I like that fine... which makes every purchase worth it

[krick3tt]

Have never christened the pinz but, I did the Mog by pouring some German beer on the bonnet and drinking the rest.
Small ceremony in my driveway.

[berger]

Well, I have my insurance stub in my hand, and a Certified Cheque in my pocket.....I am off to Pinzgauer Canada in the morning.

[pcolette]

Excellent! Have fun!

[crcpinz]

A few beers are good for sleeping tonight.

[berger]

A few beers are good for sleeping tonight.

I wish! Getting as much OT at work as I can right now to cover the truck, so I am here until 11PM tonight (started at 7AM)..... and did the same yesterday...

[stiffler4444]

Good stuff! Enjoy!

[crcpinz]

56 posts, almost 1000 views, now all waiting for pics of the ride, although Berger is very busy working. Every Pinz owner celebrates someone's new aquisition.

[berger]

Well, I am home...actually I am at my local having a pint before I head home. Had to show it off a little!! A buddy and I left Ottawa around 8:30 and got to Pinzgauer Canada by 10:45. Great time in the Iltis, but it was chilly....-8 celcius. Anyway, truck was ready to go, went through the controls etc, and we were out by 12:15. The trip home was great! Quite a few thumbs up. The Pinzgauer is louder than the Iltis, but definitely less drafty and warmer. I did discover a few things that I never noticed during the test drive etc....the odometer doesn't work, nor does the trip meter. I sent Karl an Email. We also had the heater going and it worked fine, but after it shut down from blowing heat, I switched it off for a bit...then when I put it back on, it only blew Luke warm air and not heat. I let it run for about 10 minutes, still no heat. Is there a breaker that blew?

Anyway, I am on my iPhone now, and I don't think I can upload photos with it.

[berger]

Unfortunately, the tires are not stock, so it rides higher than I expected and it won't fit in my garage...yet. I will deflate them some and get it in there. Here are some pics...

Farewell to the Iltis...



Leaving...


Stop to show it off...


Parked...for now.