Recent content by Robai

Thanks for the positive response! Yes, that is a big skylight I got for free off of Craigslist. I fabricated the curved section that it sits on using the metal that was cut from the roof. I am 6'6" tall, so it comes in handy!

Hello All; Here are a few pictures of the Mercedes 306D, resurrected after a long slumber. I thought some might enjoy seeing this odd and wonderful little front wheel drive four cylinder diesel bus.

Hanomag Campers Yep, big load on a small engine is how the Germans do it - Leichttransporters. Mine gets around 27mpg and can travel at 75mph no problem. They had OM615 diesels (hey, 55 horses:)) or the older ones (like the silver camper up there with the oval grille) had either the Austin...

Mercedes L306D Well, this doesn't "look" like much yet...but I have been working on it every day for the past fourteen months. The four cylinder diesel Mercedes engine is freshly rebuilt, the drivetrain is completely refurbished, brakes are done, seats are installed. Today I worked on the...

Hanomag Henschel F25 F35 Mercedes 206D Mercedes 306D The early Hanomag versions had Hanomag diesel engines or Austin gasoline engines in them. The Mercedes L206D and L306D have the Mercedes OM615 four cylinder diesel in them. Here is a picture of one for reference...

Hanomag Campers Here is a related page: http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2008/06/rare-hanomag-rv-in-the-usa.html

Hi: I am currently restoring a Mercedes engined Hanomag L306D van in California. Here is a picture of it: http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/5281545/sn/147038210/name/Catbus.jpg My friend and I also drove one home that had been resting in the Nevada desert for quite a while...