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Wonder how this would look behind a 712?

I just titled my 712 in Washington State. The Vehicle title lists it as a "Truck", no military designation. The insurance here lists it as a "collector's car".
Hope this helps.
Ed

Try this link for tail light install instructions from E-I:

http://www.expedition-imports.com/categ ... t_install/

I drove two Volvos (TGB1111 and C303) prior to getting a 712 . Both were nice, but had loose steering and seemed to be made a little sloppier- like they were made for the military with a limited life span. Backs of my fat calves kept hitting the wheel well under the drivers seat, I found that uncomf...

I'm putting a bumper sticker on the back of my 712:
"My other car is a Prius!"
Since we've wandered about on engines, why has no one come up with a Japanese implant- Honda or Toyota for the Pinz. Reliable, small, acceptable emissions and good torque..?

Thanks, Dennis and everyone for the information, discussion and entertainment. I know to not do this upgrade without Jim L's advice and experience.

Think I'll just drive the 2.5 for a while and see how it does for my needs, I can always upgrade later when the funds replenish.

Sooo.... I shouldn't convert to 2.7?

Multi task seat... great idea!!

Has anyone given thought to adapting skid steer "over the tire" tracks to the rear pair of tires for a 712 for strictly sand, mud or snow use? Would they work if the diffs were always locked and put up with lateral forces in a turn?

I've found brand new Freightliner "Sprinter" seats on e-bay from customization shops. They are 19.5" wide, 31-33" high and 20" deep. Seat cushion is about 3-3.5" thick. They are replaced because those stock seats don't recline more than 18 degrees and are too narrow for...

Hi Scott:
This "Ed" just had the petronix conversion done at Goatwerks on the 712. a couople of weeks or so ago....Does this apply to me?

Thanks for letting us know about this!!
Ed Eissmann
totaljoint@hotmail.com

Hi all: Does anyone have experience with a 2.5 to 2.7 liter conversion in a 712M? I'm considering the change, but would like to know what others have found with acceleration, top end speed, and especially driving up mountain highways (Cascades: elevation 0-4500ft). Would I notice a big difference be...

Thanks for the pic, now I understand what you sanded down. What happens if I sand a little to far?
Wish I knew how to post the pic on the forum to share!
Ed

Now this is Pinzgauer security!

http://media.photobucket.com/image/pinz ... .jpg?o=103

Does anyone have experience with the door lock kits sold thru the various vendors? Difficult to put on? They don't look much different than a cabinet lock from Lowes (xcept for the $) in the pictures. I know it doesn't prevent theft, but I want to keep the lookie loo's out of my cab when it's parked...