WOW fair play to you ,these are great vans for campers I had one about 20 years ago when my son did motocross , can't wait to see what you do to this one ,definitely one watch 👍
Hi Chris, big project I hope it goes well for you, it's a shame the bodywork doesn't last as well as the mechanicals on these, they're bombproof. You mentioned there was burning from the alternator when running it and it has 508d running gear, I don't know how familiar you are with these (and I'm no expert) but I think they vary between 12&24 volt depending on the model and age, I have a 1982 508d (chassis cab which was originally a Luton box van but now a car transporter) and the whole electrical system is 12v including the alternator except for the starter motor which runs 24v. It does this using 2 batteries and a large combined split charge relay and solenoid which are all under the drivers seat. I hope this helps. Also I know it's a good way off yet but when you come to drive it you will find that the steering needs a lot of turns lock to lock and is pretty heavy, I strongly recommend putting a knob on the steering wheel so you can turn it faster (like they use on fork lift trucks and also for disabled people to drive with one arm). When I first drove mine I had to pretty much stop when I needed to turn into a side road and wrestle the steering wheel round loads to get enough lock to make the corner but now I'm used to it using the knob you can keep speed up more which makes the steering lighter to turn so it can be driven around corners much faster, it handles surprisingly well and engine is very torquey from low revs but has no power at higher revs so it doesn't like the slightest hills when cruising at higher speed. Will pull strong up steep hills in the lower gears though so you won't get stuck in Scotland. 👍
Great start. Will be ClumpingGoodFab when it's done. Good sized van. Proper wheels As you are doing is a must. Look forward to the next one.
Blimey fitting that in with your bread and butter work and by August time I take my hat off to you Sir.
Defo not one for the faint hearted but if anyone can bring it back to life you can!! 👍 I look forward to seeing it fully stripped out! 👍
Good luck with your new channel😊👍 Looking forward to following you! Old merc van will be cool when done👍
My god this is going to be a BIG project ,gonna enjoy this one .GOOD LUCK to you 👍👍
WOW fair play to you ,these are great vans for campers I had one about 20 years ago when my son did motocross , can't wait to see what you do to this one ,definitely one watch 👍
Looking forward to more video's Chris
That's some major work to get done before August mate but look forward to watching it all come together 👍
Hi Chris, big project I hope it goes well for you, it's a shame the bodywork doesn't last as well as the mechanicals on these, they're bombproof. You mentioned there was burning from the alternator when running it and it has 508d running gear, I don't know how familiar you are with these (and I'm no expert) but I think they vary between 12&24 volt depending on the model and age, I have a 1982 508d (chassis cab which was originally a Luton box van but now a car transporter) and the whole electrical system is 12v including the alternator except for the starter motor which runs 24v. It does this using 2 batteries and a large combined split charge relay and solenoid which are all under the drivers seat. I hope this helps. Also I know it's a good way off yet but when you come to drive it you will find that the steering needs a lot of turns lock to lock and is pretty heavy, I strongly recommend putting a knob on the steering wheel so you can turn it faster (like they use on fork lift trucks and also for disabled people to drive with one arm). When I first drove mine I had to pretty much stop when I needed to turn into a side road and wrestle the steering wheel round loads to get enough lock to make the corner but now I'm used to it using the knob you can keep speed up more which makes the steering lighter to turn so it can be driven around corners much faster, it handles surprisingly well and engine is very torquey from low revs but has no power at higher revs so it doesn't like the slightest hills when cruising at higher speed. Will pull strong up steep hills in the lower gears though so you won't get stuck in Scotland. 👍
You must love it, I could do it but wouldn’t fancy that job , good luck
Nice project 👍 looking forward to see the progress!
Just subbed , watching this with great interest , good luck 🤞🏾
Thank you 😊
Great van, great job. I have a quwstion, how wide is the engine bay from the inside of the van? Thanks
Brave brave man
Drop of oil in the hinges wouldn't go amiss. You'll get there bud. August which year?
They actually have grease nipples, greased them up but still very tight
New sub here, Interested in what you do with her.
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