New Toy: 1972 Mercedes 0 309 Omnibus
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This thing is so cool, can't wait to see what you come up with for the interior.
You know, there was one of these that was more of a cutaway chassis with a european looking camper on the back around a year or so ago in the local pick-a-part yard, I had no idea what it was at the time, but now that a couple of these style trucks have been popping up on here, I wish I had taken a closer look/photos!
You know, there was one of these that was more of a cutaway chassis with a european looking camper on the back around a year or so ago in the local pick-a-part yard, I had no idea what it was at the time, but now that a couple of these style trucks have been popping up on here, I wish I had taken a closer look/photos!
VanIsle_Greg
I think I need a bigger truck!
Kool rig...me like!
mhiscox
Expedition Leader
Ryan's van made it to Northwest Mogfest this weekend, where it got many an envious perusal.
Ryan himself was pretty busy as he had to honcho the incredibly death-defying Haflinger slalom race--
that's Ryan throwing personal safety to the wind by standing in front of Jim Molloy's ground-shaking Haffie--
while still saving enough energy to constantly run up to collect the suspiciously huge number of items he won in the Saturday night raffle.
Seriously, Ryan, congratulations on the skill shown on the 309--it looked great--and thanks, as always, for the contribution you make to keeping NWMF such a super event.
Ryan himself was pretty busy as he had to honcho the incredibly death-defying Haflinger slalom race--
that's Ryan throwing personal safety to the wind by standing in front of Jim Molloy's ground-shaking Haffie--
while still saving enough energy to constantly run up to collect the suspiciously huge number of items he won in the Saturday night raffle.
Seriously, Ryan, congratulations on the skill shown on the 309--it looked great--and thanks, as always, for the contribution you make to keeping NWMF such a super event.
rbgerrish
Nee-nuu Nee-nuu!
Thanks Mike! We had a great time at NWMF as usual! The Haflinger trials were quite fun!
Here are some event pics of the bus, including loading my Haflinger into it:
More pics here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rbgerrish/7828528428/sizes/c/in/photostream/
Thanks!
Also, I'd sell it if someone offered me $4k.
Here are some event pics of the bus, including loading my Haflinger into it:
More pics here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rbgerrish/7828528428/sizes/c/in/photostream/
Thanks!
Also, I'd sell it if someone offered me $4k.
rbgerrish
Nee-nuu Nee-nuu!
I have bled the clutch, and it works great now! I also found out that the tranny is a 5 speed- it has a Krawler gear I wasnt aware of! Makes getting it onto the trailer much nicer. I had a chance to get it out on a long stretch of road, and got it up to 55mph GPS certified. Video coming soon.
Video coming soon.
rbgerrish
Nee-nuu Nee-nuu!
Here's that proof I promised! It might blow your minds, so hold on to something!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj5MxT1Nt84&feature=share&list=UUzJa18EXEHGc5Xt2xG9SAig
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj5MxT1Nt84&feature=share&list=UUzJa18EXEHGc5Xt2xG9SAig
mhiscox
Expedition Leader
It's a shame Camper Mog isn't mobile; we could have staged a "speed contest" . . . and no one would ever know. :sombrero:
I was staring at the turbo motor last night Mike...
CamperMog WILL be up for a race one of these days. It won't have a cool Pinz inside however. (It will have an R80 G/S hanging off the back for good measure!)
Cheers
CB
mhiscox
Expedition Leader
And I was staring at our trailer yesterday afternoon, Chris.
As I always say, it's a total bummer you have to work for a living. We sure could fill the time up easy. :sombrero:
Good to hear from you. Keep calm and carry on.
Words of wisdom right there...