Volvo C303 4x4- Thinking of this one, is it worth it?

[Melensdad]

I have decided to GIVE UP on this project. (much to the joy of the lovely Mrs_B)

I still like these, I still want one, but it is becoming increasingly obvious that to convert one of these into something that I want to convert it into would require massive amounts of money and finding a suitable base unit is going to be very very difficult. I would still prefer the Volvo, largely due to the 12 volt electrical system and the B20 water cooled engine which is easy to get parts for, but rust is a very real problem.

Volvo C303 - Major Drawbacks: Suffer from major rust issues / parts are impossible to find / other parts expensive when found / whole units are rare

Pinzgauer - Major Drawbacks: 24 volt electrical system requires step down converters which increase complications and costs / air cooled engines require aux gas fired furnaces to heat the cabin / towing is marginal at best and not recommended at high speeds / loud cabin

 

[BoneheadNW]

it is common to see girls wearing shorts, capri pants or fatigue style pants with those patters and various colors from grey/black/white to light blues/purples/white or pink/lavender/white. I also commonly see shirts that are similar. Rarely do I see an entire outfit like that. More commonly a plain shirt and the camo pants, or visa versa.

Whoa! Sounds like you know way too much detail about women's clothing to me. Not that there is anything wrong with cross dressers.......
Bonehead

 

[Snowcat Operations]

Bob. How has the search been going. I still feel the Volvo is far superior to the Pinzy. Better ride and quieter. Parts are alot easier and ALOT cheaper to get than the pinzgauer parts. Rust is not an issue if you look at the vehicle you intend to buy.