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by Brady 712k
Tue Jun 20, 2017 12:10 am
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: US Ford transit wheels fit the 712k!!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 23947
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Re: US Ford transit wheels fit the 712k!!!!!

Here are the rims....
You can make out the hole I added to the rim it's just near but below the valve stem.
by Brady 712k
Mon Jun 19, 2017 11:25 pm
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: US Ford transit wheels fit the 712k!!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 23947
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Re: US Ford transit wheels fit the 712k!!!!!

The European Transit rims do have more circles around the edge, but I like the fact that I can just order up $80 rims from us spec Ford transits. As for the issue of holes being drilled into the rims at quote highway speeds.... the fact that I'm only doing at best 55 to 60 miles an hour I'm not real...
by Brady 712k
Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:19 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Puch 230 GE
Replies: 4
Views: 2303
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Re: Puch 230 GE

Do the G's windscreens fold down flat?
by Brady 712k
Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:01 am
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: US Ford transit wheels fit the 712k!!!!!
Replies: 31
Views: 23947
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US Ford transit wheels fit the 712k!!!!!

I have been looking for different rims to fit on my 712k and with the price of Hutchinson Wheels being what they are I was looking at the thread of european-spec Ford Transit Wheels fitting. I decided to buy a us-spec for Transit rim and It Bolts up just fine! I end up buying 7 of them for about fiv...
by Brady 712k
Tue Jun 06, 2017 1:35 am
Forum: 716 and 718 library. Also DIESEL mods, restorations and news.
Topic: Some questions for a new comer
Replies: 51
Views: 7657
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Re: Some questions for a new comer

I'd like to add.... don't forget most of the 712k's have gas heaters in them. They are newer espakas gas heaters and can be used while the vehicle is off.... my pinz was a recent Austrian military release the heat that comes off the engine is fairly substantial. In 30 degree temps I had the heat at ...
by Brady 712k
Mon May 01, 2017 4:17 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: battery/tool box for sale, sold
Replies: 6
Views: 3047
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Re: battery/tool box for sale

Is it still available?
What would the shipping to 02368 be?
by Brady 712k
Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:38 am
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Posters for sale- SOLD
Replies: 17
Views: 6638
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Re: Posters for sale

Got mine and there great!
by Brady 712k
Fri Mar 31, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: CLASSIFIEDS: Pinzgauers, Haflingers and Volvos For Sale. Parts and Goods too!
Topic: Posters for sale- SOLD
Replies: 17
Views: 6638
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Re: Posters for sale

If you have one still available I like to take one of each
Thanks,
Brady....
by Brady 712k
Mon Jan 30, 2017 7:12 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: Rear mounted winch with cable routed to the front end
Replies: 13
Views: 7941
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Re: Rear mounted winch with cable routed to the front end

Here's my winch setup. I used a modified winch Mount from Andre. I had to modify it because I have a large body 12000 pound Warn winch on there.
There is no issue with airflow!
by Brady 712k
Sun Oct 30, 2016 11:40 pm
Forum: Brakes, Suspension, Steering & Tires
Topic: Disc brake conversion
Replies: 40
Views: 16983
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Re: Disc brake conversion

Wow ok... of this gets some real traction I'm in! 2 things on my 712k I want to change is the no power steering which is now doable.... And these dam 6 drums!!! Some of the disc conversions look simple and clean. If we could just come up with a parts list of what's off the shelf and what's custom or...
by Brady 712k
Tue Aug 30, 2016 2:47 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: New member VOLVO C303
Replies: 4
Views: 2637
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Re: New member VOLVO C303

Hey Rick! Nice looking truck! Are you located in MA? I have a Pinzgauer 712k and I'm located in MA in the Boston area...
we should try to meet up!
by Brady 712k
Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:41 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch
Replies: 53
Views: 24807
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Re: MRAP 24 volt Warn winch

I know this thread is a bit old.... but are the original files available still to have my own pieces cut?
by Brady 712k
Thu Oct 08, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Insurance coverage for Pinzgauer Massachusetts?
Replies: 6
Views: 2857
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Re: Insurance coverage for Pinzgauer Massachusetts?

I looked into Hagarty and ya no mileage restriction but they didn't say I couldn't drive it anywhere. They also wanted proof I had other cars to drive. I sent them proof of my two VW syncros, Ford Focus and Motorcycle to drive as actual daily drivers. As long as I'm not racing it and its not turbo c...
by Brady 712k
Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:02 pm
Forum: OTHER 4x4's
Topic: Very cool VW Syncro
Replies: 2
Views: 508
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Re: Very cool VW Syncro

That engine conversion is from here...
bostig.com
Jim and myself, Brady are the inventors / creators of that engine conversion for the Volkswagen Vanagon!
Started in 2004.....still going strong!!!
by Brady 712k
Wed Oct 07, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Insurance coverage for Pinzgauer Massachusetts?
Replies: 6
Views: 2857
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Re: Insurance coverage for Pinzgauer Massachusetts?

I've looked around and may have a lead or two! If it comes through and actually happens I'll follow up here!