The USMC's LAV-25 combat vehicle uses the exact same mirrors and mounting brackets as the Pinz. I didn't remember that the LAV-25 was made by Mowag of Switzerland until I spotted the familiar Pinz mirrors as LAV-25's were loaded aboard my ship as cargo.
I have yet to find a LAV-25 mirror from any surplus dealer, but now we all know and can be on the lookout! Hopefully this will eventually drive down the high cost of Pinz mirrors as soon as some surplus ones do become available.
Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
Chris.
https://www.supanik.com/pinz
'76 712M Rapier Cargo (Swiss), For Sale
'83 MB W460 280GE G-Wagen, For Sale
https://www.supanik.com/pinz
'76 712M Rapier Cargo (Swiss), For Sale
'83 MB W460 280GE G-Wagen, For Sale
Re: Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
Didn't think they had any mirrors (what's behind me doesn't matter...)!
Re: Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
The mirror arm is visible in that pic; it's attached to the front turn signal, but it's swing in and the actual mirror is missing on that particular vehicle in the pic.
Chris.
https://www.supanik.com/pinz
'76 712M Rapier Cargo (Swiss), For Sale
'83 MB W460 280GE G-Wagen, For Sale
https://www.supanik.com/pinz
'76 712M Rapier Cargo (Swiss), For Sale
'83 MB W460 280GE G-Wagen, For Sale
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Re: Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
I don't think any of the mirrors are the same as the Pinz. Land Rovers, Supacats , CVRTs and many of the Euro armored vehicles use something from the distance look similar, but the stems are double the diameter and larger mirror heads.
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The Trojan Horse... the 1st Pinz used to covertly carry troops into battle .
ATL Pinzgauer XM 718K TUM(HD) 6x6 FFR (aka The Green Grail)
The Trojan Horse... the 1st Pinz used to covertly carry troops into battle .
ATL Pinzgauer XM 718K TUM(HD) 6x6 FFR (aka The Green Grail)
Re: Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
No, it's a genuine Pinz mirror, I touched it. I have dozens of them to look at. Yes the arm is larger diameter, but it necks down right at the clamp. I'll try to upload a pic if I have time before we get underway.
Chris.
https://www.supanik.com/pinz
'76 712M Rapier Cargo (Swiss), For Sale
'83 MB W460 280GE G-Wagen, For Sale
https://www.supanik.com/pinz
'76 712M Rapier Cargo (Swiss), For Sale
'83 MB W460 280GE G-Wagen, For Sale
Re: Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
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Chris.
https://www.supanik.com/pinz
'76 712M Rapier Cargo (Swiss), For Sale
'83 MB W460 280GE G-Wagen, For Sale
https://www.supanik.com/pinz
'76 712M Rapier Cargo (Swiss), For Sale
'83 MB W460 280GE G-Wagen, For Sale
Re: Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
Touché'! They look like pinz mirrors to me! Actually, I would be glad to add an LAV-25 to my collection....
"It's as stupid and wonderful as owning a pet elephant."
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
1974 Pinzgauer 710M
1990 Puch G Wagon 230 GE
Re: Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
Pennsylvania probably would not let me register THIS as a station wagon.
1975 710M
2000 Ural Tourist
2000 Ural Tourist
- Jimm391730
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Re: Pinz mirrors, US military issue!
How will you know if you don't try?Pennsylvania probably would not let me register THIS as a station wagon.
Jim M.
712W and 710M
712W and 710M