Absolutely agree. And I already don't want to ever sell it. There is a bit of metal work to be done, and I would ultimately like to get the body off to get it blasted and epoxy coated. But that is in theory. In practice it is another story. My wallet is too thin for that now. But I will surely keep it and patch it up as I go. It needs new tyres too, I think that will be the next upgrade it gets. Any recommendations? I am considering BF Goodrich KM3 for mud terrain, but I am open to options.

Totally agree. It took me a while to realise that the Pinz greatest attribute is it’s ability to go where other off-roaders can, but at 3 times the speed. At slow speeds, the independent suspension can be a little tottery. Hit the same obstacle at 20mph and all of a sudden the suspension comes alive.

@@cliveconey It is absolutely incredible. And to think it was designed and developed in the late '60's!

Niiiice! That is so cool! I searched for over two years before finding the one you see here. Congratulations! You will love it, no doubt. If you are mechanically inclined, you will really enjoy working on it. Have fun, and stay in touch! If ever you need some info, let me know! Always glad to help!

Thank you! I hope to be able to go driving again some time soon.

Thank you Darren! You definitely will. As usual, not sure when, but it is here to stay. I would like to be able to take care of the bodywork this Winter, as it is as watertight as a bucket full of holes...

@@gmcevoy i can see that you are torn between two worlds what i mean is you love the pinz and you want to look after it and restore it but at the same time you want to abuse it by taking it on those trails and its kind of an awkward compromise

​@@Mr_Dia-Tribe I want to put it to good use rather than abuse it. It was built to high standards, and needs a bit of TLC right now. After a bit of restoration work, I will use it to its fullest as it was designed to do, always with great care of course. I love mechanical things generally speaking. Lots more to come about this unusual rig. :-)

@@gmcevoy yes of course it's a fantastic bit of kit and so unusual and quirky me personaly i love it and i was with you for the ride and i was anxious not to damage the pinz and im so glad you didn't

@@Mr_Dia-Tribe Glad you like it as much as I do, and that the feeling of tagging along for the ride came through. I am happy to share it with you. :-)

Alright Bob! Many thanks! I am still experiencing brake issues, which I think has something to do with the static pressure valves not working properly. They are the only thing that I have not renewed in the system (save for the front shoes, of which the right are caked in gear oil which doesn't help, for sure). I am definitely on the lookout for a 24V winch. I have managed to find a support bracket for it, which I need to weld together. Sourcing a capable winch is more complicated than I thought. I really need something that I can rely on. If you have any recommendations, I am all ears. This being said, this is very tame off-roading (nothing like those nutjobs ripping with their racing rigs! Wasn't that something? Haha). I need to buy some decent tyres first, then I will dare to tackle more challenging paths. I walked a good deal that weekend, and there are areas which look really interesting to try. Better tyres will help, and being self-sufficient with a winch would be fantastic. One last thing to give me all the confidence in the world would be to build an exo-cage. Then I would be ready for pretty much anything. One thing at a time though, I first have to sort out some rust that I have found on the rear wheel arches. Panels are available and will be purchased in due course. More to come, at any rate! Always a pleasure to hear from you, Bob, and I am glad you enjoyed the show.

@@gmcevoy Walking trails first is a very good habit to get into. I was out in mine a couple of weeks ago and ended up in must go uncomfortable situations. The vehicle & I made it through but learned my lesson to be more careful. Especially being several hours from help. Like you, my list of must fix & wants for this vehicle just keeps growing. As I drive more I discover more. Dealing with a rear differential leak now. Doing what I can when I can but still really enjoying this incredible vehicle! Your information & the help of the Pinz community has been so valuable. Thanks & please keep the content coming!!!

@@bobv7753 Great to hear that you came out unscathed. Lesson learned! I also do what I can when I can, and I am currently trying to find a place where I can put it indoors for the Winter. Right now, the added rear windows are leaking like mad. It literally rains inside it, which makes matters worse. I found one of the last new flank panels for the left hand side. I would probably convert the right one into a useful hatch to put recovery gear inside. Not sure yet, but something has to be done. I would like to take the roof off to be able to do that. And it needs a respray... And the list goes on and on, as you so rightfully say. What are we to do, with so little free time? :-) Ah, we'll see. My priorities for now are 1, sort out rust. 2, new tyres. 3 enjoy for a bit. Then next Winter maybe rebuild front portals? All depends on how much I can put into it until then. Hehe

@@gmcevoy Getting inside is really needed with this vehicle. I'm in a small garage limiting what I can do but helps preserve it. Like yours mine leaks big time. Was told by many that most original vintage Pinzgaurers do. I've been slowly sealing it. Even considering Raptor lining the entire exterior to help protect & seal it. Still researching this but seriously considering it. Have to pace yourself. It's great having your repair content. This as you know is hard to find. I have all the manuals but invaluable to actually see the repair. Best.....Bob

@@bobv7753 Agreed. It is what compels me to share whatever I do to it. So that others can benefit from seeing what they have read about. Raptor coating seems like a good idea, as long as the base is good. I'll be chasing rust this Winter for sure. Take care bob, and stay in touch! All the best. Geoff

You summed that up pretty well.

Ah! There you are! Did you find out why it was not running properly that day? What was wrong with it? Epic buggy by the way, truly a feast both for the eyes and ears. I hope you were able to sort it out and practice some more. It was really nice to meet you that day, even though you had to pack up and go home early. I hope we will meet again.

@@gmcevoy yes it was the crankshaft sensor that was broken and thats why the engine kept stalling but we are completely overhauling the engine👍

@@discuschannel2381 Nice! Let me know when you will be back on the tracks in Cherimont. I would love to see more of it!

@@gmcevoy our first race weekend will be in poland 16/18 june

@@discuschannel2381 I wish you the best of luck. Have fun, and maybe see you during training at Cherimont some time.

Hi! Night runs are awesome. I don't have good enough camera gear to make it look good in a video. But it is good fun. The LED headlight conversion makes a world of difference, and the light bar sets the world alight. Sadly, I have to part with it, so let me know if it might be of interest to you. Regarding the auxiliary heater, I took it out as it was occupying otherwise useful space behind the driver seat. I still have it though.

Thank you! No I haven't! Where can I find one? I have been trying to identify this one, but the last two digits have rubbed off, and I know for sure the diaphragm is punctured. I searched for hours to no avail. Found similarities with an Opel fitment, but not sure at all whether compatible or not, so I just left it at that. If I can lay my hands on one, I would be so happy. That and the static pressure valves still need changing. I think they are available once more, as they were out of stock for years... let me know if there is a place you know where I could source a brake booster. Thanks!

Hi everybody ! What is this new brake booster please ?

As low as 1 bar, really!? Wow! I think I will dare to try next time. Must definitely get the lev-o-gauge, it should help grow my confidence. I really need to get used to that strange feeling, it genuinely makes me uncomfortable. What I do need as well sooner than later is a set of new tyres. Any recommendations? I was very happy with the BF Goodrich KM3's that I had bought for my Land Rover Discovery, but I am not sure they will do in this application, even though mud terrain will be the most often encountered. Road noise is not an issue, as I wear ear muffs while on the black top anyway. I would also consider bead locks, but they are crazy expensive from what I gather.

I've only had BFG myself and never suffered a puncture. I believe only the mud terrain come in 255/85/16 which I think is the size on the Pinzgauer. I've heard good things about Toyo, Falken, Federal and Nitto but haven't personally tried them.

The manual says 45°, never tried that much though!

Hi Peter! Yes, quite uncomfortable. I am not used to the feeling, and I know that tipping a Pinz over is quite easily done. So until I will have built an exo-cage and have means of sel-recovery, I will be uncomfy. Haha! Unimogs are the bees knees indeed! Here in Belgium, it requires a lorry driving license, which I don't have. :(

@@gmcevoy Fortunately the Pinz has rub rails at the belt line! Well used in many videos!

@@peterbarlow8912 Indeed, they do serve as good protection, but they will be fairly useless should it tip over! lol. I really hope that never happens.

So do I!

For sure. These people are cowboys. Still, this was tame. If you hang around for long enough, you get to see the most ridiculous things, like the "spotter" standing in between the car and a tree right next to the winch rope, people pulling and shock loading in reverse, and so on to name just a couple of stupid things. It is always a good laugh. Actually, I should do a show about how not to drive off road. Tons of examples there. lol

Yes. That, and a failing ignition system. Had the Pinz SSi system not been submerged, I would not have stalled and would have been able to back up. I replaced the board and relocated it behind the drivers seat. Should be good now. But I definitely underestimated how deep it was...

You werent stuck.

@@glenndotter5065 Actually, I got miserably stuck in this video, you should have a good laugh. I was properly stuck: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kN-df82As6jRnIk.htmlsi=Bf8o2VJAyV6YF0jm