1991 Mercedes T1 210D 4x4 project

[thegoodnowdays]

I imported this to Seattle in July and now starting to repair and build. Am I in the right place?

We will be heading far North and South from Seattle in the coming years. Just enjoying the good now days.

-justin

 

[luthj]

Your photo doesn't show for me. But welcome to the club. We drive/live in our T1N, so I have some appreciation for Mercedes (and some hatred too). Post some photos up though! I love the boxy older euro vans!

What engine does that have in it? OM602?

 

[Haf-E]

Yes - this is the right place for a person with such an excellent rig.

I am just north of you up in Skagit county and have a 2002 Sprinter, a Pinzgauer and various Citroen 2cv's. Hope to get the chance to meet up and check out your van some time. Is it gas or diesel?

 

[thegoodnowdays]

It is the OM 602 non turbo diesel. I'll post some photos as soon as my account allows.

 

[thegoodnowdays]

A few pics

I was having a heck of a time posting these. It seems like I am a few years rusty on using forums.

Anyways, It is quite a machine and seems to drive well although it has spent a few months in the shop getting some hidden rust attended to.

 

[luthj]

Mmmm, tasty. Have you considered a TD swap for more power?

Also, does it have the dual range transfer case?

 

[Haf-E]

Looks like it uses G-wagen wheels?

Any plans to replace them?

 

[nick disjunkt]

Great looking van, I'd be interested to hear more about it. Mercedes did not make those models of van in 4x4, but if I remember there was a company doing aftermarket conversions using G-wagen parts, it might have been Iglhaut.

I used to have a 310d, the 5 pot normally aspirated engine is not going to win any races but it's reliable and simple.

 

[thegoodnowdays]

Mmmm, tasty. Have you considered a TD swap for more power?

Also, does it have the dual range transfer case?

Probably no TD for now, the goal is massive reliability which the OM602 is known for.
It has a dual range transfer case, the W460. Fully enclosed by a massive skid plate. All 4x4 parts are G Wagen installed when new by Iglhaut although Rear locker was factory installed.

Previous life: https://youtu.be/YRix1NL7iu0

 

[Victorian]

Our 4x4 Sprinter has the running gears from the G wagon also.

 

[eporter]

Wow, looks fun. Keep the pics coming!

 

[Roverini]

Hi Justin,

Any updates? I am curious as to your buildout plans.