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by Old Warrior
Thu Jun 14, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Muffler Development - Not far off
Replies: 47
Views: 20306

Re: Muffler Development - Not far off

Hello Scott !!

Got My Attention !! The design looks very promising annnnnd in Stainless. Keep us posted - Thanks
Old Warrior
by Old Warrior
Wed Jun 13, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Engine issues resolved - backfiring, no start, bad idle, etc
Replies: 4
Views: 2730

Re: Engine issues resolved - backfiring, no start, bad idle,

Hey There jpipes ! Dave's right about the coil(being 12 volt) it'll get hot real quick. Your resorces are correct. I've been able to purchase re- build kits for the carbs and fuel pumps, mirrors, etc. through my local VW-Dune Buggy supply establishment with lower prices than listed on several Pinz s...
by Old Warrior
Sat May 05, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: My film (off topic)
Replies: 13
Views: 4177

Re: My film (off topic)

Lookin GOOOOOOOOD !
After surving the the Nam and hiding out for a year, I used the GI Bill to go back to college to study film and photography, You really got something going here. Good Luck ! This is one I'll see with pleasure.

Old Warrior
by Old Warrior
Wed Apr 04, 2012 6:24 pm
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: Sourcing a set of tires
Replies: 16
Views: 7608

Re: Sourcing a set of tires

Hi Pardner ! Been working on my 710K for a year now and one of the first things I did was to replace the stock military knobies. Have a close friend who is a manager at a Big O tire shop and he set me up with same tires and tubes that the mining companys use on their vehicles. The tires are "TO...
by Old Warrior
Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Fat Fabrications Month 1 and Grand Opening
Replies: 2
Views: 1601

Re: Fat Fabrications Month 1 and Grand Opening

Hi Andre !!
Well Done !! I love to see the small business man make it big. If I'm ever down your way, I'll be sure to look you up and shake your hand. GOOD LUCK !!
Old Warrior
by Old Warrior
Tue Apr 03, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Another 'what's this' question
Replies: 3
Views: 2222

Re: Another 'what's this' question

Hello DJW !!
Wow - I didn't know the pinz had those things. All I do is open up the windows or shut the darn thing off. I'll have to get me one !!
Old Warrior
by Old Warrior
Fri Mar 30, 2012 12:07 am
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: Anybody running a Warning Beacon
Replies: 12
Views: 6182

Re: Anybody running a Warning Beacon

Hello All ! Within the thirteen (13) Western States, vehicles other than emergency vehicles, must run Amber Flashers. Blue is for law enforcement and red is for emergency. Even out west, tow trucks must run amber. Yeh I know, it always takes an old dude to ruin a good thing. Anyway, what the heck wh...
by Old Warrior
Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: So I was hit by a GMC Suburban today
Replies: 15
Views: 3915

Re: So I was hit by a GMC Suburban today

Kurt
Good photos ! Everything looks repairable and/or replaceable on the Pinz. Good Luck !!!
Old Warrior
by Old Warrior
Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: So I was hit by a GMC Suburban today
Replies: 15
Views: 3915

Re: So I was hit by a GMC Suburban today

You Bet !! I've driven the Pinz in the Verteran's Day Parade and was at the Verteran's Guest House Radiothone last month. I just found the forum last week and was crusin through when I read about your accident, sooooo I registered so I could possibly help. During this winter, I've replaced all the f...
by Old Warrior
Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:42 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: So I was hit by a GMC Suburban today
Replies: 15
Views: 3915

Re: So I was hit by a GMC Suburban today

Hope you're all right, might be a little stiff tomorrow morning. You might try Ted at T & T Auto/Marine (775) 786-5255 in the business complex on the S/E side of Glendale & Rock. He worked on my 710K model. It's the one painted Sand & Black. Did a lot of body work, including the doors, e...