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curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 6:58 pm
by 4x4Pinz
Photos from a get together in '07

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:02 pm
by 4x4Pinz
more from event

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2018 7:03 pm
by 4x4Pinz
and a few more

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:08 pm
by Terra1936
looks like Pinztopia! I assume that is Ramona California on Main Street?

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:18 am
by Andre
The las image is of Jim Metler’s 712W. He recently passed and it will be going up on the sale block soon. R.I.P. Anyone seeking information can PM me.

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:20 am
by Andre
Image
It now looks like this.

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:34 pm
by 4x4Pinz
Terra1936 wrote: Sun Oct 07, 2018 2:08 pm looks like Pinztopia! I assume that is Ramona California on Main Street?
Yes it was a get together they had way back. Just curious if they still get together or if the pinzies have since changed hands.

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:27 am
by mm58
Hmmm... I could be interested in that 712W

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:31 am
by rmel
I am sure Andre will provide a list of features on Jim's W.

I know this truck pretty well. First off, Jim was EXTREMELY
meticulous at maintaining his trucks and a perfectionist at
doing add-ons/upgrades the right way.

This is a 2.7L, TD Tranie (decent HWY but still good on the trail.
Winch bumper ala Fat Fab and done the right way with winching force
low near the throat of the front pin. Jim added a 24V HUMVEE
compressor in the Battery bay, he was always one of the first to be
aired up even with 6 tires. Solar panels for the 12V aux power, a
lot more features as well.

This is an exceptionally good truck.

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 7:37 pm
by TechMOGogy
rmel wrote: Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:31 am I am sure Andre will provide a list of features on Jim's W.

I know this truck pretty well. First off, Jim was EXTREMELY
meticulous at maintaining his trucks and a perfectionist at
doing add-ons/upgrades the right way.

This is a 2.7L, TD Tranie (decent HWY but still good on the trail.
Winch bumper ala Fat Fab and done the right way with winching force
low near the throat of the front pin. Jim added a 24V HUMVEE
compressor in the Battery bay, he was always one of the first to be
aired up even with 6 tires. Solar panels for the 12V aux power, a
lot more features as well.

This is an exceptionally good truck.
X2
That’s a premium rig that was maintained and upgraded to exacting standards
RIP Jim
I will miss all his help and valuable advice/experience

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:57 pm
by pinzinator
Ramona Motors hasn't had Pinzgauers for at least 12+ years. Most of those pictures are at least 10 years old.

Re: curious what happened to these cali pinzies

Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:00 am
by audiocontr
I'm very sorry to hear that Jim passed. He was a great guy!