1989 Mercedes Benz 917AF chassis for sale with four point subframe. Location British Columbia, Canada.

[philcia]

Location BC, Canada - Price reduced to CA$90,000 (Approx. 62,000 US$) + taxes

We are selling our 1989 Mercedes Benz 917AF. I imported the Fire Service Truck in January 2021, via Halifax, and then drove her across Canada to BC. When purchased in Germany she was set up as an incident truck and therefore never had a water tank. The parabolic springs are in perfect condition. Before leaving Germany we converted her to super single tires. Hancock AM15+ 385/65R22.5.

Since coming to BC we have removed the Ziegler body, PTO driven 3 phase generator & winch. We have added air-ride seats, 400l fuel tank, custom battery/tool box, a Webasto engine heater, four point subframe. Stairs, 2 custom under frame rear storage lockers. We have also designed a 16' habitat with Off Grid Customs in Squamish, BC. The habitat can be built and mounted locally if required.

Our four point subframe was designed and built by Quade at Overland Adventure Truck in Washington state and is a pice of art! Quade is an amazing fabricator.

Truck weight as shown is 4,740kg.
The vehicle is registered as "Utility Truck" and is road legal. Annual inspection as of mid January.
Year 1989,
27,333km on odometer
Fulltime 4WD
Manual 5 speed transmission
Difflock in transfer case and in rear axle
Two-speed transfer case. Hi and Low.
ABS-Brakes
Short wheelbase
Air dryer
New 400l fuel tank
New 4-point subframe
New Under frame rear and centre storage boxes

 

[SootyCamper]

Does the truck cab have air-conditioning?

 

[philcia]

No it does not have AC.

 

[philcia]

Bump.

 

[1cambo]

I am curious what the thought process was behind removing the winch, and generator for that matter?

 

[philcia]

I am curious what the thought process was behind removing the winch, and generator for that matter?

Hi.

The generator was 3 phase and in non-standard voltages. It and the winch were also extremely heavy and bulky.

 

[philcia]

 

[Worldwide]

Is it automatic or standard ?

 

[Worldwide]

What was the quote for the box from Off Grid Customs ?

 

[philcia]

Is it automatic or standard ?

It is a 5 speed standard, with high and low range.

 

[philcia]

What was the quote for the box from Off Grid Customs ?

Approximately 50k Canadian. That included assembly, Outbound Entry door and installation to the truck. The panels are from Cascadia Composite box.

 

[Worldwide]

Approximately 50k Canadian. That included assembly, Outbound Entry door and installation to the truck. The panels are from Cascadia Composite box.

thanks great looking truck but in looking for an automatic

 

[Silverhilton]

Couple questions?
Does the truck have an exhaust brake or some kind of retarder for descending on long steep grades?
Does the truck have cruse control?
What is the wheel base, the description just says short?
Thanks in advance.

 

[philcia]

Yes it does have an exhaust brake and holds back very well. No to cruise control. Wheel base is approximately 3.10m

 

[Joe917]

The exhaust brake is probably quite effective on a bare chassis. On a fully built out 917 it will require slow descents at high revs to hold you back. I am guessing it is the 12' wheelbase. Our MB 917 had a 12' wheelbase with an 18' habitat. Very stable with a great turning circle.