Aussie Haflinger pictures wanted

Richard Coutts-Smith · #1 10-11-08, 09:02

I think there are a couple of Haflingers at the Bandianna Army Museum (Albury-Wodonga area) still in service colours. MLU member Ian Pullen would know as thats his baliwick, may be worth giving him a PM.
Terrific little things.
Rich.

Dinty · #2 10-11-08, 23:15

G'day All, There is one unit inside the musuem, but never having been on a tour of the backblocks so to speak who would know what is hidden away cheers Dennis

Plushy · #3 11-11-08, 05:23

HI Firey ,
I dont have any photos but i do have some manuals for the Haflinger , i definately have a parts manual .

cheers Plushy

Lang · #4 11-11-08, 08:01

Peter,

I might have a lead on some photos. Just snapshots taken in the field (Tasmania I think) by a mate who was in Survey Corps in the 70's. He says he will get back to me. Will keep you posted.

In my search I found out there were only 16,000 Haflingers built in their whole production life and the Australian Army ordered 50 but there is some doubt all 50 were taken into service.

Lang

firey · #5 11-11-08, 12:21

Hi all,
Thanks to all the replies, I have a copy of the ARN list and it appears that there were 45 vehicles and 45 trailers.
Please keep the information coming, it is all appreciated.
Peter

gjamo · #6 11-11-08, 21:56

I have a little 4 page extract from Power Farming Aug.70.
It was a hand out from from the distributors in Springvale Victoria. I have their Pinzgauer 6x6 leaflet too somewhere.
There is a big batch of Power farming mags on Epay currently that I think should have the full road test.
Item Number 200272135098
Cheers,
Graeme

Ian Pullen · #7 13-11-08, 09:22

We do have one on display and a couple of others packed away for a rainy day. One which includes the most bizarre flotation device known to man.

It probably weighs more than the vehicle.

We had one at the Denny Ute Muster a few years ago and it raised more than a few eyebrows as it easily surpassed the off road capabilities of many of the individuals who had spent BIG dollars on suspension set ups on their Hiluxs and Cruisers etc.

We have a spare (NOS) cabin canvas or two as well if you are still interested.