My Haflinger has arrived..
Posted: Tue May 28, 2013 1:27 am
Hello All,
Ok, just rolled off the back of a Dodge Dualy, having made the trip from Utah to Vermont (sadly, states were not positioned alphabetical by name.. It's a 2300 mile ride.)
Sold and titled as a 1973 Haflinger Pathfinder, the build date is 12/1971, which makes me wonder if the unit sat before sale, and titled at sale.
This vehicle was originally sold to Grelling Oil Company of Texas in the 1970s (ownership through a Mississippi satellite office).
Grelling Oil shipped the Haflinger to the Range Creek Ranch in Emery County, Utah. Range Creek was a popular Game ranch during that time, and the Haflinger was brought there for use during hunts by the Grelling Oil bigwigs.
According to reports, the vehicle saw sporadic use, and sat parked most of its life. After some time, the title of the Haflinger was signed over to Waldo Wilcox, owner of Range Creek. He didn't really use it and so, more sitting.
In 2001, Range Creek Ranch was sold by Waldo Wilcox to the State of Utah, and the Haflinger was moved to Green River, the town due south of the ranch.
It was purchased in a package deal along with a VW in 2001. The buyer wanted the VW, but was intrigued by the Haflinger. He ordered a set of books and some tune-up parts from Swiss Army Vehicles and got the engine running.
The vehicle was an oddity and used as a parade vehicle for the years the previous owner had it. Being a retired gentleman, he decided to sell some of his projects, including the Haflinger. In April, he placed the vehicle on eBay, garnering only tepid attention. It did not reach minimum bid.
I found the ended auction and contacted the seller to see if he was going to relist it. We did a private sale..
The vehicle was formally dark green (based on the unprinted side board and seat panels.) The Tweety Bird yellow was painted by the previous owner (his wife chose the color.)
It runs quite well, little smoke, and shows 4405 miles. It has its Eberspacher installed. No top. No doors.
Needs its electrics sorted out if it is ever to see a public road, and the brakes are leaking out of the right rear brake cylinder.
God, these little trucks are so COOL!
Ok, just rolled off the back of a Dodge Dualy, having made the trip from Utah to Vermont (sadly, states were not positioned alphabetical by name.. It's a 2300 mile ride.)
Sold and titled as a 1973 Haflinger Pathfinder, the build date is 12/1971, which makes me wonder if the unit sat before sale, and titled at sale.
This vehicle was originally sold to Grelling Oil Company of Texas in the 1970s (ownership through a Mississippi satellite office).
Grelling Oil shipped the Haflinger to the Range Creek Ranch in Emery County, Utah. Range Creek was a popular Game ranch during that time, and the Haflinger was brought there for use during hunts by the Grelling Oil bigwigs.
According to reports, the vehicle saw sporadic use, and sat parked most of its life. After some time, the title of the Haflinger was signed over to Waldo Wilcox, owner of Range Creek. He didn't really use it and so, more sitting.
In 2001, Range Creek Ranch was sold by Waldo Wilcox to the State of Utah, and the Haflinger was moved to Green River, the town due south of the ranch.
It was purchased in a package deal along with a VW in 2001. The buyer wanted the VW, but was intrigued by the Haflinger. He ordered a set of books and some tune-up parts from Swiss Army Vehicles and got the engine running.
The vehicle was an oddity and used as a parade vehicle for the years the previous owner had it. Being a retired gentleman, he decided to sell some of his projects, including the Haflinger. In April, he placed the vehicle on eBay, garnering only tepid attention. It did not reach minimum bid.
I found the ended auction and contacted the seller to see if he was going to relist it. We did a private sale..
The vehicle was formally dark green (based on the unprinted side board and seat panels.) The Tweety Bird yellow was painted by the previous owner (his wife chose the color.)
It runs quite well, little smoke, and shows 4405 miles. It has its Eberspacher installed. No top. No doors.
Needs its electrics sorted out if it is ever to see a public road, and the brakes are leaking out of the right rear brake cylinder.
God, these little trucks are so COOL!