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Pinzgauer replica ?
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:08 am
by frankenstein
Hi everybody.I joined this forum to be able to find out from you guys, Pinzgauer owners, if there is such thing as Pinzgauer replica?You know what I mean, replica as Lamborgini replica built on various donor vehicle such is Pontiac Fiero, or replica as Hummer replica built on various donors usually on Suburban trucks (currently I am building one) .I am fan of Pinzgauer now.
I come on idea to build body of Pinzgauer on Jeep or 4runner drivetrain.This shouldn't be very complicated since Pinzgauer is pretty much square.
I want to save time and effort and find out if there is somebody who is already done this and is wiling to share knowhow. That is why I am asking you guys about it.
Yadranco
I dont get it
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 1:54 pm
by VinceAtReal4x4s
A Pinzgauer can be bought for $10,000 usd. Why wouldn't you just get a real one? Also, besides the unique body, a big attribute of the Pinz is it's portal axles, bulletproof underside and true 4x4 system. You won't get that with some Jeep underneath and converting a common frame to a forward cab could not possibly be worth the time.
I remember when a dealer near me was trying to sell one of those fake Hummers built on a Jeep. The Hummer isn't much to start with and to make something that looked like it but wasn't always seemed really ridiculous to me. It also took him over a year to sell it. I think it was something like $28k.
Maybe I'm not a good person to comment as I have never understood the fake car thing anyway. Either do it for real or sit on the sidelines.
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 2:03 pm
by ScottishPinz
The Pinz is pure engineering, to make a replica you'd have to make it like real which would cost 10 times the price of a used one!! I know some people who have put a TD nose cone on a 710 if that's the sort of thing that counts!
If you want to make something eye catching then mock up a tank or something!?
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 3:18 pm
by McCall Pinz
I don't understand why you'd want to build a replica. Replica cars are usually made to look like more expensive cars and real Pinz's aren't that expensive. Or they're made to look like more attractive cars and real Pinz's aren't that attractive (present company excluded). Get a real one and spend your time working on that
replica?
Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 5:57 pm
by krick3tt
The Ebay site has models you can get for $10 plus shipping. If you are going to 'fake' a pinz just get one of those and save lots of money.
I had a conversation with a guy yesterday that asked if another engine could be put in a pinz...'sure, but why?' ...then it wouldn't be a pinz.
You could put a Timex movement into a Wittnauer case, it would look Swiss.
Morris,
710M
Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 10:16 am
by Engelbert
I grew up in the San Francisco bay area, and I can see why someone would want to make something that its not.
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 9:49 pm
by frankenstein
W o W
Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 11:22 pm
by Kirby
These are my candidates.
you should post a warning for us, looking at some of those photos' could send a Pinz owner into shock..... I guess I have only seen really nice ones, I would hope you can get those for a great price.
When you get your project done, please come back and post the finished product pictures....good luck!
Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 12:34 am
by Profpinz
Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 9:17 am
by andy
I suspect that the sum of the parts to build one from what those pictures showed will be more than the whole. The project should keep you occupied thoughout next winter. Have fun.
Andy
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 6:24 pm
by frankenstein
Every serious dealer have these parts donor trucks. Thing is nobody is looking for these. Some Pinzgauers have to die so other can live longer.
Back in Europe when I was in army, no Pinzgauer was left behind.Every one was always fixed and on the road.If they couldn't get parts they would fabricate them.
you should post a warning for us, looking at some of those photos' could send a Pinz owner into shock..... I guess I have only seen really nice ones, I would hope you can get those for a great price.
Anyway what is price for brand new body tub?
Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:26 pm
by andy
If I'm not mistaken, Scott at Expedition Imports ( EI ) has some on his website. You might email him or maybe he'll post or send you a message.
I'm waiting for pictures as you proceed with your project. Good luck.
Andy
