VOLVO TGB Expedition Camper

[Christian]

Hey guys!
Proud new Volvo owner from Denmark here!
Well we plan to make a completely new camper-box on our TGB1314, putting a diesel in it and so on.
The plastic connnections between the cabin and frame are plastic, not old rubber, remember this is an army truck from the 70'! And btw it is a gasser, so the engine runs pretty quiet originally.

[Outback]

That makes sense that they are plastic. They wont rott or wear out. BUT rubber ones for our purpose I think would be better. BUT thats a small matter to deal with. When the cab is off then they should be replaced. If the cab is never taken off or body then no big deal. Welcome to the thread. Have any more pics of your rig yet? I love the scetch you have on the other forum!

[Christian]

That makes sense that they are plastic. They wont rott or wear out. BUT rubber ones for our purpose I think would be better. BUT thats a small matter to deal with. When the cab is off then they should be replaced. If the cab is never taken off or body then no big deal. Welcome to the thread. Have any more pics of your rig yet? I love the scetch you have on the other forum!

Hi!
No, not yet... I thought I had found one for yu, but it went really fast, even though the papaerwork was lost...
I like the drawings too, but would love stating to build it!

[Outback]

Hi Christian,
Thanks. If you find one PM me. I also know what you mean about starting it. I just started to layout my workshop / 4 car garage I will be building this Spring / Summer. After that my Aktiv Snow Master snowcat will go in for a frame off restoration project. My Aktiv was also made in Sweden!

[Outback]

Maybe one of our Eurpean friends can help me here. I am looking for the diesel conversion company that mates a Mercedes Diesel engine into a Volvo C303 C304. What Mercedes Diesel engine is it and how much is the conversion kit. Thanks.

[Christian]

Maybe one of our Eurpean friends can help me here. I am looking for the diesel conversion company that mates a Mercedes Diesel engine into a Volvo C303 C304. What Mercedes Diesel engine is it and how much is the conversion kit. Thanks.

I'll jump in! http://www.smt.nu/default.asp?Expand=13&Display=23

The kit is for a OM603 engine as I recall, but not the ideal in my opinion though...
I think it's about 1100$

[Outback]

http://www.smt.nu/default.asp?Expand=13&Display=23


I played around with the link above and was able to get this. For some reason the above link shows a Microsoft error..... Go figure.

So why is this engine not a good candidate?

[Christian]

I have no idea why the link didn't work. your doesn't work either...
just try www.smt.nu you should be able to find it in the left menu anyway.

The thing is that that engine is not one of Mercedes best ones, it has a tendency to head-cracking and uses a lot of diesel.
This is all something I have been reading, so it is not my first-hand experience though...

Another problem is revs. Eventhough the merc engine is high-revving, I would like a diesel to rev less at cruising speed.

A third issue in my opinion is that mixing engine and gearbox might be a problem down the line, especially if you plan on exploring in the vehicle. That's why we plan on using a complete Toyota driveline and only modified (proffesionally) driveshafts.

I hope that answers your Q, but please reply with your input, the more ideas bounced around the better!

[FotoValpen]

It works for me and I even see that that have kits for putting a diesel in my laplander!

Below is copied and pasted from your link....

SMT AB
Snäckvägen 37
613 37 OXELÖSUND
Tfn: 0155-300 40, 0155-22 00 25
Mobil: 070-753 12 00
Fax: 0155-333 39
GM Pickup
GM Van
Land Rover
Mazda Pickup
Mercedes
Range Rover
Volvo 240/740
Volvo Amazon, PV, Duett och 140
Volvo C303 (TGB11/13/21)
Mercedes Benz 300D/DT (6 CYL)
Volvo Valp
VW Pickup/buss

Begagnade bilar
smt@smt.nu

Byggsats för montering av MB300D/TD i Volvo C303/C306 (TGB11/13/20).

Volvos terrängbil C303/306 (militär beteckning TGB11,13 eller 20) har som standard Volvos 6 cyl B30-motor, vilket gör den väldigt oekonomisk. Bensin-förbrukningen kan ligga uppåt 3-4 lit/mil. Mercedes 6 cyl 300D/TD passar däremot mycket bra i bilen och gör den mycket ekonomisk, de flesta är ju skattebefriade och slipper den höga dieselskatten.
Den medföljande byggbeskrivningen med bilder går mycket grundligt igenom hela installationen. Den finns också på engelska.
Byggsatsen innehåller:
- Nytt svänghjul med bult
- Adapter
- 4 st motorfästen
- Nya generator- fästen (generatorn flyttas till vänstra sidan)
- Nytt fäste för kopplingswiren
- 2 adaptrar för nya spännrullar när generatorremmen dras om
- Adapter för tempgivare
- Byggbeskrivning på 28 sidor med drygt 40 bilder( Svensk eller engelsk).

[Christian]

Just to make sure, I wasn't critizising SMT or what they make, I am just not a big fan of that engine...
- And I drive a merc as my street car... As you can se below in my sig line.

i have a C202 at my shop with a VW 2.4 diesel in it!