Re: Questions - new to Pinzgauer - about to maybe purchase 710K
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2019 9:40 am
JungleJudah,
There is no doubt whatsoever that Pinzgauers are beautifully engineered trucks. Have you ever considered the Volvo C303/304/306 series trucks? Current availability appears to be healthy as are replacement parts. The original B30A six cylinder powerplant produces 117hp which is adequate for my needs but this can easily be increased as the same type engine was used in the Volvo 164 sedans and as the Volvo Penta AQ165 and AQ170 marine engines. There are many owners choosing to repower their Volvos with very reliable and economical Mercedes 5 and 6 cylinder turbo-diesel sedan motors. More than a decade ago, we were given a non-functional 1977 TGB1314A so we swapped a Mercedes OM617A turbo-diesel replacing a very dead long hydrolocked B30A. Very simple and tidy exchange. A couple firms in Europe and Malaysia are making a variety of faster R&P sets for those will to exchange higher top speed for loss of lower speed off road capability. With that said, the thought of driving a boxy Pinzgauer or Volvo TGB or Land Rover FC101 on tall tires with a short wheelbase may be very attractive, the reality of short wheelbase/tall tires/narrow stance and high center of gravity and SPEED beyond original design parameters is asking for trouble.
Recently, I purchased my fourth Volvo TGB truck. This one is a 1975 TGB1314A 6x6 ambulance with a documented 4,400 miles on the clock and accompanying Swedish army log book. I happily cruise down the local highways on a daily basis at 54-55 mph staying within the original design specs of this truck. Lots of smiles as waves and thumbs up gestures from those with whom I share the road. I have ZERO need to go faster. You might just want to poke your head into the Volvo sections of this board and see what there is to offer. There are several very strong Facebook pages as well as other information sources. One of my long term favorites is: https://www.c303.de/c303-en/index.htm
Best wishes on your search.
Jim Molloy
Waldersee Farm
Sheridan, Oregon
http://www.northwestmogfest.com
There is no doubt whatsoever that Pinzgauers are beautifully engineered trucks. Have you ever considered the Volvo C303/304/306 series trucks? Current availability appears to be healthy as are replacement parts. The original B30A six cylinder powerplant produces 117hp which is adequate for my needs but this can easily be increased as the same type engine was used in the Volvo 164 sedans and as the Volvo Penta AQ165 and AQ170 marine engines. There are many owners choosing to repower their Volvos with very reliable and economical Mercedes 5 and 6 cylinder turbo-diesel sedan motors. More than a decade ago, we were given a non-functional 1977 TGB1314A so we swapped a Mercedes OM617A turbo-diesel replacing a very dead long hydrolocked B30A. Very simple and tidy exchange. A couple firms in Europe and Malaysia are making a variety of faster R&P sets for those will to exchange higher top speed for loss of lower speed off road capability. With that said, the thought of driving a boxy Pinzgauer or Volvo TGB or Land Rover FC101 on tall tires with a short wheelbase may be very attractive, the reality of short wheelbase/tall tires/narrow stance and high center of gravity and SPEED beyond original design parameters is asking for trouble.
Recently, I purchased my fourth Volvo TGB truck. This one is a 1975 TGB1314A 6x6 ambulance with a documented 4,400 miles on the clock and accompanying Swedish army log book. I happily cruise down the local highways on a daily basis at 54-55 mph staying within the original design specs of this truck. Lots of smiles as waves and thumbs up gestures from those with whom I share the road. I have ZERO need to go faster. You might just want to poke your head into the Volvo sections of this board and see what there is to offer. There are several very strong Facebook pages as well as other information sources. One of my long term favorites is: https://www.c303.de/c303-en/index.htm
Best wishes on your search.
Jim Molloy
Waldersee Farm
Sheridan, Oregon
http://www.northwestmogfest.com