New Toy: 1972 Mercedes 0 309 Omnibus

[rbgerrish]

I've found a nice window for the new rear door, and started construction. I also began cutting the new floor.





The door:





The big swing out will allow the nice window visibility as well as loading bikes or a Haflinger in the back. I've also continued doing to body work. I'm going to paint it Krylon OD with semi-gloss Black accents. Should look tough!

Thanks!

[mhiscox]

You can tell that Ryan is a talented fabricator because he thinks this



is a door.

[Hafwit]

Ryan,
I was thinking that this might become a toy hauler for your Haflinger. Can you easily fit the Haflinger in there? If so, that is really neat solution.

Cheers,
Greg

[rbgerrish]

It can haul the Hafi in a pinch, it just barely fits through my door. That was part of the reason for making one big one, plus I want a cool table to fold down from the door once it's open. Also it was the easiest method.

I've decided on a color!







Ignore the ghetto jack stand sitution, I ran out!

I picked up (6) decent used 215/85R16 tires for it for $160, and they are being mounted by a friend for free right now! The wheels will be flat Black with red hubs. I've also pulled out TONS of useless wiring, mainly from the A/C and heater units that arent in the van.

[Hafwit]

Ryan,
When you load your Haflinger in there, please take a picture of it. That will make me really jealous!

Cheers,
Greg

[rbgerrish]

More work- have to hustle to get her ready for Mogfest!

Good used tires mounted and wheels painted flat black:







Front bumper is black:





I should be able to finish the paint in the next week, then reinstall the diesel tank (I cleaned it) and get some rubber mat for the new floor.

[mhiscox]

Moving right along. Thanks for the update. Glad to hear it's heading for a NWMF debut.

[Ray Hyland]

If it's running and you're not too far away, I'd love to see that thing show up at the NW Overland Rally in Leavenworth WA on July 26th.

Very cool bus.

[rbgerrish]

I'd love to take it, but it's not ready to drive, and that's a bit too far away for me. Thanks for the heads up though, sounds like a fun event!

[tip]

so awesome