davidkroberts
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well i took delivery of my 1985 Bombardier Iltis Linesman model. Sorry I dont have any updated pics other than the auction photos....... because ive been driving the thing ALL DAY LONG!!!!!! I love this truck. its like driving a street legal Polaris Ranger that does 65mph. Its a bit loud but nowhere near the M35a2/Unimog 404 level. Very manuverable, sips fuel, good low end power, 4 door, rear locking diff, heaters come standard. The truck has M151ish independent suspension but seems much more stable than the ones ive been around.
If anyone was thinking about getting one I would recommend it.
Mine has had a rough life but ill get it turned around. I have a heater switch and/or fan and a 24v electric wiper to fix but im impressed overall. The linesman model doesnt have a rear seat installed so i added a aftermarket bench seat from Smittybuilt. It fits perfect and looks almost stock. I bought some jeep seat belts in OD green but they havent come in yet.
The Michelin tires were pretty weather checked and I dont feel good about rolling them everyday but the tire people said they would probably be fine..... but no ill get some more, they should be in tomorrow
Since this is my new daily driver im adding a keyed cutoff on the main power switch and will be replacing the clear vinyl windows. This is an oppressively ugly duckling that can actually perform.
If anyone was thinking about getting one I would recommend it.
Mine has had a rough life but ill get it turned around. I have a heater switch and/or fan and a 24v electric wiper to fix but im impressed overall. The linesman model doesnt have a rear seat installed so i added a aftermarket bench seat from Smittybuilt. It fits perfect and looks almost stock. I bought some jeep seat belts in OD green but they havent come in yet.
The Michelin tires were pretty weather checked and I dont feel good about rolling them everyday but the tire people said they would probably be fine..... but no ill get some more, they should be in tomorrow
Since this is my new daily driver im adding a keyed cutoff on the main power switch and will be replacing the clear vinyl windows. This is an oppressively ugly duckling that can actually perform.
