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Pinzgauer 712M 6x6

1974 Pinzgauer 712M (soft top) 6x6, kilometers travelled approx' 40,000.

1. Main gear shift to right hand side - was on left side, we drive on the right hand side in Australia,
2. Warn 10,000lb 24v electric winch and custom-made bar to suit.
3. 4 x new Recaro type seats - replacing original army seats.
4. Rear mounted video camera with 3" LCD TV on dash for rear vision.
5. Heater - as none was on vehicle.
6. Land Rover rear mounted step - easier to get in.
7. Fitted engine temp' guage, tacho', battery meter etc..
8. 7 x BF Goodrich 255/85 Mud Terrains.
9. Modified soft top at rear with zips so do not have to undo all those rubber straps.
10. Modified soft top with extra clips and velcro all round to reduce dust/water coming in.
11. Custom fitted out the rear so can sleep inside rather than setting up a tent.
12. 4 x speaker stereo that has to be turned up loud to drown 96db engine/gearbox noise!
13. Three hydraulic levers - one for each diff (rather than the standard two).
14. New exhaust system.

I guess I am about the 4th or 5th owner and I had to build a new carport especially to garage the truck. It is still on 24 volts with a convertor used for 12v appliances (CB, radio etc.). It is one of about 14 in Australia, and has never been used by the army - Tony Michael [10/'00]

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