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by landy
Fri Dec 06, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: Winch wiring question...
Replies: 11
Views: 5229

Re: Winch wiring question...

Nice looking bumper! What'd it cost?
by landy
Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:47 am
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Cab Seat Cushion Replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2232

Cab Seat Cushion Replacement

My original cab seat cushions are a little worse for the wear. Any suggestions for direct replacement, all-weather cushions, or possibly reupholster the original cushions with more padding and different material, or other ideas?

Thanks!
by landy
Wed Nov 27, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: General chat
Topic: Insurance?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8831

Re: Insurance?!

I don't recall my policy indicating that it can't be used off road, guess I better check that. Policy does say it's to be kept in a locked garage, but I just park mine in a carport. Unless it's ever damaged sitting in the carport and I file a claim, the garage requirement doesn't much matter.
by landy
Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:36 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: Insurance?!
Replies: 26
Views: 8831

Re: Insurance?!

Have you tried a "classic car" insurance agency? I have mine insured through Hagerty. They do have some restrictions, but their rates are very low.
by landy
Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:27 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Fuel Tank DeLamination
Replies: 4
Views: 3272

Re: Fuel Tank DeLamination

Is the "Red Death" inevitable for all Pinz tanks or does it just happen to a few, some, or lots?
by landy
Sat Sep 07, 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Driveshaft Balancing
Replies: 9
Views: 6613

Re: Driveshaft Balancing

Any ball park estimates of the cost? Appears that only a few have had it done and it was done by Pinz a specialist?

I may just live with it, too. I rarely go fast enough such that it becomes very noticeable.
by landy
Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:41 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Driveshaft Balancing
Replies: 9
Views: 6613

Driveshaft Balancing

Thoughts? Was it a worthwhile investment? Any noticeable reduction in vibration? Cost? Can a reputable drivetrain shop do it?

Thanks!
by landy
Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: tranny oil leak....
Replies: 25
Views: 14749

Re: tranny oil leak....

Same leak as well, but it's such a small volume haven't done anything about it.
by landy
Thu Aug 01, 2013 8:05 pm
Forum: Engine
Topic: Hard to start....
Replies: 2
Views: 2060

Re: Hard to start....

Might check fuel pump. The diaphram inside the pump gets old, don't hold pressure and allow the fuel to drain back to the tank. If truck has been sitting a while, it can take extended cranking to get fuel back to the carbs. That was the problem with mine, but rebuilding the pump solved that issue. A...
by landy
Tue May 28, 2013 10:36 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: VDO Speedometer Calibration
Replies: 3
Views: 2631

VDO Speedometer Calibration

Anybody know the pulse/mi value to use for the speedo calibration? I'm running 265/75-16 tires.

Thanks.
by landy
Fri May 17, 2013 1:12 pm
Forum: Owner builds, customizations & accessories
Topic: Tires - convince me.
Replies: 24
Views: 11670

Re: Tires - convince me.

I'm using Dunlop Radial Mud Rovers in 265/75-16 with no tubes. Have had them for a few years with no problems. If there's a Discount Tire nearby, you might watch for sales as they frequently have good deals on tires in this size range.
by landy
Wed May 01, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Steering leak & front diff leak
Replies: 3
Views: 2983

Re: Steering leak & front diff leak

Mine leaks from the top box as well. Occasionally, I'll see a drip on the underside on the steering arm. I just keep it topped up, but I suppose if it's leaking enough, it might warrant replacing the seal.
by landy
Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:09 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Street legal: front marker lights & replacement speedometer
Replies: 30
Views: 13305

Re: Street legal: front marker lights & replacement speedom

I bought my VDO speedo from SAV, which came with some ok wiring instructions. If you don't have those, I can provide them to you as they will help. However, the instructions don't say where to get the switched-on 24 volt power supply from. I haven't finished wiring mine, so haven't determined the be...
by landy
Mon Apr 22, 2013 9:31 pm
Forum: Body & Interior
Topic: Speedometer Problem
Replies: 5
Views: 2863

Re: Speedometer Problem

On mine, the speedo needle stopped working, but the trip and odo worked fine. I disassembled most of it, but couldn't find anything obviously wrong, so I bought a VDO electronic speedo from SAV. I think OEM speedos are still available, but very expensive. There's a member here on the board, pcolette...
by landy
Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:41 pm
Forum: General chat
Topic: New Member and potential new Pinz owner-just a few concerns.
Replies: 13
Views: 3469

Re: New Member and potential new Pinz owner-just a few conce

All good advice. Although the body looks nice on that one, buying a non-running one could be full of expensive, unpleasant surprises. With some patience, you can find a running 710M in decent shape for $8-$9k.