Introducing My New Expo Rig

[39Ronin]

Well, I have been keeping a tight lip but my new ride has arrived and is in my driveway. Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen 300GD 3L 5 cyl. NA diesel. I imported it from Japan and it has 103,000 kms. Overall condition is great.

 

[datrupr]

Beautiful. I'm jealous. What are your plans for it?

 

[39Ronin]

Thanks for the compliment. First thing on my list is to convert it to WVO (waste veggie oil), I will add another fuel cell to run the WVO almost doubling my fuel capacity and range.

I am considering a RTT, turbo and the military snorkel. I will replace the tires with BFG AT's for now.

 

[Abel Villesca]

Wow! :drool: I'm jealous, too. That's a great rig.

 

[Darton]

Does it smell like sushi?? LOL. Great looking ride man. I'm jealous for sure!!

 

[Rev]

beautiful! :drool:

 

[4Rescue]

Good god man the list of trucks you run is so NEAT, and ALL DIESEL :drool: my god man, get the WVO set-up and get a blower on that thing... I love it!!!!!!!!

cheers

Dave

 

[Overland Hadley]

Very nice!

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

Wow, very nice...

If you need a professional conversion (highly recommended) I can strongly recommend Shane from Rover Hybrids (http://www.roverhybrids.com/). I would also compare your power needs and then estimate that about 1/4 will be lost at 5,000 feet or higher. Your need for a turbo will probably be much more noticeable than you think particularly when you start adding larger tires and again when you get to altitude..

 

[Stock Tyres]

Looks nice!

Is it left hand drive like most other Japanese german imports?

 

[datrupr]

By the pics it does look to be left hand drive. What a great score.

 

[39Ronin]

Looks nice!

Is it left hand drive like most other Japanese german imports?

Yes it is a German market G that was imported to Japan and therefore is left hand drive.

 

[Willman]

Nice find!

Looks like a great platform for ExPo travel!

The OJ has a first class writeup on those rigs in last Gear issue. You should check it out if you don't get the mag!

 

[spressomon]

Very nice!

 

[allochris]

Thanks for the compliment. First thing on my list is to convert it to WVO (waste veggie oil), I will add another fuel cell to run the WVO almost doubling my fuel capacity and range.

I am considering a RTT, turbo and the military snorkel. I will replace the tires with BFG AT's for now.

Ya in the squa-mishhh? cool, do you know anyone in town/sea-to-sky corridor/van specialising in wvo conversion/custom tank building with a decent reasonable reputable service/price?