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39Ronin
03-24-2009, 07:43 PM
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.

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datrupr
03-24-2009, 07:59 PM
Beautiful. I'm jealous. What are your plans for it?
39Ronin
03-24-2009, 08:20 PM
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.
Sergeant_V
03-24-2009, 08:22 PM
Wow! :drool: I'm jealous, too. That's a great rig.
Darton
03-24-2009, 08:47 PM
Does it smell like sushi?? LOL. Great looking ride man. I'm jealous for sure!!
Rev
03-24-2009, 08:51 PM
beautiful! :drool:
4Rescue
03-24-2009, 10:06 PM
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
03-25-2009, 04:25 AM
Very nice!
dieselcruiserhead
03-25-2009, 03:37 PM
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
03-25-2009, 09:55 PM
Looks nice!

Is it left hand drive like most other Japanese german imports?
datrupr
03-25-2009, 10:35 PM
By the pics it does look to be left hand drive. What a great score.
39Ronin
03-26-2009, 01:46 AM
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
03-26-2009, 01:14 PM
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
03-27-2009, 01:42 PM
Very nice!
allochris
04-01-2009, 01:14 PM
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?
39Ronin
04-01-2009, 04:09 PM
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?

Funny you should ask, I installed a kit before on another vehicle of mine and after seeing a few others I realized my install was even nicer than some of the "professional" installs out there. All the wire connecters were heat shrunk and wiring loom was used to give it a clean look. You can see it here:

http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16999&highlight=WVO+pajero

What vehicle are you thinking of installing a veggie kit on?