Can Ollie Revamp this Pinzgauer? | The Pinz Project | Part 1-3

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This is the 1st in a 3 part short series where I see if, with the help of some experts, I can transform this old Pinzgauer (military ambulance) into an off road camper.
As you all know I love being outside, experiencing new place, once this project if finished, there will be nowhere I can't access to camp. I hope 🤞
I would love to hear from you all on how you think it will go, whether you even think it is possible.
Also if you have any tips, tricks or ideas, pop them in the comments below 😀
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[@andrewwolfe9366]

Gregor and his team at SGB have been restoring a 718K for me for the last year or so. They are masters of the arcane art of Pinz restoration and great to work with. Hope to have mine by this summer!

[@klaus3350]

Awesome vehicle! Good luck on the project. I have a 1988 Pinzgauer 718K completely overhauled and turned into a camper by the original factory in Graz, Austria. Including upgraded transmission and turbo diesel engine. It drives fantastic. Even at 120km/h on the motorway.

[@nathalierosie91]

Wow very nice 😁 look forward to seeing more of this. brilliant video as always. Will look out for the next notification, good idea for the bike rack 😂

[@nigeltankard6977]

Looking forward to following this conversion

[@k9campers89]

Looking forward to seeing how this goes. I’m mid was through a T1N sprinter conversion. Slowly getting there.

[@benlincoln1873]

How amazing can’t wait to see this evolve !

[@dannymoss1974]

Cant wait to see where this goes 😉🙌😊

[@garyhague4937]

Looking forward to see this grow out of the ground - going to be interesting Ollers - OO OffroadCart

[@galvitron28]

Can't wait to see what you do I'm currently converting a vw crafter

[@neilfaulkner1808]

Nice choice of vehicle Ollie, this is going to be an epic build, can't wait to see it progress 👌

[@BreakPoint01]

Thanks Neil, it will

[@geoffcrosswaite691]

Hi. I have a Tuff Trek roof tent attached to my (modest) Suzuki Grand Vitara. Highly recommended. I've always loved 4wd vehicles from early childhood and the concept of Overlanding/Self sufficiency. Really looking forward to seeing how this progresses. And I absolutely agree - the Motorbike rack DOES need to make it onto the final spec in some guise or another!

[@tomclayden466]

Hi Ollie. I was recently working at carfest and there was a stand next to us selling roof tents that just looked better than any I’ve seen before. Their name is latitude car roof tents. Very cool stuff ahead!

[@BreakPoint01]

Thanks Tom i'll take a look at those 👍

[@LeoManAndMountain]

Can’t wait to see what you do, I’m building a camper at the minute and thinking about a motorbike rack but I reckon I’ll just get a bike trailer, and I’d run the cooking hobs off gas, you don’t worry about power then because you’ll drain the batteries quicker with electric hobs

[@BreakPoint01]

I hear you re the gas but im going for non gas and will use solar. This will prevent me having to get a resupply. I may carry a small gas supply for emergencies though. Good luck with the build Leo!

[@nomadicwarren]

Going to be a beast, I like the vision

[@BreakPoint01]

Me too😂

[@leighannestephens6403]

Really looking forward to seeing how this ends up. Sounds wicked.

[@andybird1583]

Hi. Really looking forward to the build process. For a hot water system, I went with Joolka. I've fitting mine to the back of my jeep XJ, but because there portable you can use it in and outside. Great for outside showers. Have fun with the build.

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

Just nearly finished converting one of these, started same as yours. now about 2 weeks from fully complete

[@BreakPoint01]

Awesome! I would love to see that!

[@greenwoodbonsaistudio]

@@BreakPoint01 mine is here, check it out Ollie, its fully built now, vids are being edited every week or two kzbin.info/www/bejne/omHQoX56paaHasU

[@pinzgauerbelgium]

Gregor Mc Kenzie will help you with it , he knows everything there is to know about these vehicles....👍👍👍

[@CheeseNoodleOZ]

WHAT A BEAST!!!!

[@BreakPoint01]

You should hear it! Ive had the engine done and many mechanical parts, which has been the best investment.

[@CheeseNoodleOZ]

@@BreakPoint01 yeah get it breathing good and get those exhaust gasses out and it will be an animal. Is it turbo as well? Or just naturally aspirated? There is so much room in the back for a really good setup. Induction is a great choice for cooker, doesn't get hot, it's fast,l and portable. You'll need some decent lithium batteries and a good inverter, maybe a few solar panels on top (you do have sun in the UK don't you ;P ) and you'll be set!!!

[@pinzgauerbelgium]

​@@BreakPoint01 i have build my 716k with a 5 cyl tdi...comes out a v70 volvo and has 140HP...they are also more reliable then the original 6 cyl td.

[@steveweaver4436]

What are you thinking of in terms of solar panels? Are they worth it for your use case?

[@TheGarrity09]

My choice of vehicle fir self build overland, coukd you put a wood burning stove in ?

[@BreakPoint01]

Yes you could. Im trying to go the minimalistic route here and have less gear that gets thrown around but would be nice. I'll certainly have a diesel heater.

[@TheGarrity09]

Iam still unsure about what I want ie caravan ,campervan, motorhome, I don't like the idea of not having a fixed bed the prices are ridiculous for vw campervan and don't have knowledge to do a self build are you helping out with this project also what site did you get your ambulance off please .

[@roryedwards3023]

@@BreakPoint01 i bought an eberspacher diesel heater for a narrowboat, can be timed to come on and off

[@AndyWillmott]

Mate I have been working in the same truck for the last 18 months and have pic and can tell you the areas to look at. Water is an issue coming into the vehicle You must sort that out first.

[@BreakPoint01]

Hey Andy, yes thats correct! The water ingress is an issue, eventually I will rebuild the back but for now have to prevent further water coming into the composite.

[@AndyWillmott]

Reach out if you need any info or pictures of the problem areas I have taken pictures of the rebuild also the solar setup I have put in All the best. Andy

[@AndyWillmott]

@@BreakPoint01 also before you move the two back seats they make a bed if you lay them flat also I turned round the other seal and have a desk/ office desk for working on the move

[@Shawn2ndaccount]

Is it possible to covert this unit into a left hand drive? Seem to never be able to find this unit in a LHD. Well, disregard this. I looked at SBG, and it is possible however there website is absolutely useless! No prices on anything, they say they re-sell pinzgauers but nothing listed. Seems like a waste of money a customer time to even have a website.

[@546268]

Who are the company?

[@BreakPoint01]

SGB All Terrain 👍

[@TheGarrity09]

May I ask how much you payed at auction please ,just after a campervan and prices are ridiculous so comparing prices at auction then cost to have conversion kit installed.

[@BreakPoint01]

@@TheGarrity09 I got this for 23k including VAT and will spend another £35K for the full build, £20k of that being mechanical.

[@TheGarrity09]

@@BreakPoint01 so all in at 58k not bad when you consider there asking that for 5 year vw with a lot of mileage. And I bet its going to be mint can't wait to see finished product.