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Scratch that - I screwed up "2009"

But there are rumours they are going to bring in the "worker" model.

Press confirmation that Mercedes are bringing the lower-end commercial G-wagen (non-bling models)

Perhaps a rival to the troopy for miners and farmers - solid axle, coils, lockers, more safety kit, build like a brick shithouse...

27 October 2009
By BYRON MATHIOUDAKIS
MERCEDES-BENZ is set to ...

Some pics of a recent mogfest in the States:

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Unimogs, Pinzgauers, Haflingers, G-Wagens, Volvos, VW's, etc...

So here's the result.

Bought some scrap 3mm aluminium (not checkerplate BJ!)from the wrecker for $33 (when some left over)
So the rear trim was replaced allowing me to mount the hinges without cutting into the door.
Painted with etch primer then charcoal hammertone.

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I having been thinking about what you said Bru - perhaps just plain sheet is the way to go. If I can colour match the other metal interior bits (dashboard, various plates) it will look more factory.
I am assuming that the point of checkerplate is for grip - which I dont need for a table or trim.

I ...

I am thinking about replacing the trim on my rear door with checker plate aluminium so I can then mount a hinged table onto it, also of checkerplate.
I personally dont like the shiny stuff and would like to roughly match the rest of the trim, which is gray.
Does anyone know if I can get coloured ...

Thanks all.

Can anyone identify this turbo?

Just asking for a friend, I have no idea...



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Hi,
I removed the ERPS unit from another car some time ago and I need to wire it to the new one.
Looking at the ERPS web site they have a picture of what must be a newer model with 2 blue wires at the control unit forming a loop with the couplers. Each coupler which I just bought has 2 blue wires ...

Some fancy promo videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEjY1FPUrGU&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3NTCGIXnC4&feature=related" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2J1BAKSLoE&feature=related ...

TheOtherLeft wrote:But it's so BLING!!!

Huh? Something which someone will find useful and will probably keep in the back of the car? Sure its pricey but How is that bling?

Has the definition of bling changed recently?

I guess you cant use it as a make-shift hand winch like a high-lift.

Still it looks like a good idea. Do comp guys use a high-lift? Being lighter would be an advantage.

Is it just me or did it look like the side steps were bending on that video?

Sorry if this has already been mentioned...did a search.

Saw a new high-lift jack on the market, in the latest 4WD Action, and thought others might be interested. Perhaps someone has one and can comment on the differences to the usual high-lift jacks?

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Slightly off-topic but these could be OK cheap rock lights:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.41030" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yes please..portals too:

http://www.carsguide.com.au/site/news-and-reviews/car-news/mercedes_g-wagon_lapv_6x_concept?utm_source=ndmhouse&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=newsfooter" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://carsguide.com.au/images/uploads/merc-g-wagon-concept-w.jpg

Are we talking about a reverse light or a work light? I thought a work light should be mounted high for camp/work illumination and a big reverse light was more for bush driving to get a better view behind at night, reversing.

Do people have high work lights which are also wiring to come on in ...

This is a competition truck yeah? For when you need to quickly get the lights out of the way from a low-hangling obstacle?
Cant see it as a shooting rig - not enough room to stand on the back, unless the passenger is shooting from inside the cab.

I suppose if you could strip it down and replace all the panels (not hard if you have all the old ones as templates) then you might be able to get rid of the smell.

But the antiseptic might still linger...

I dunno, no experience, purely guessing.

With the 33's

Found this unusual picture of the German army "Wolfs"
The Wolf is a swb cabrio version with drop down windscreens. These are very collectible now.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_4hq5GN5OUUM/TABdwUuMJ8I/AAAAAAAACVU/ntjeRNrxyjc/s800/heliwolf.jpg

Here is a restored one:

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Cheers,

MJR currently have a green 1986 petrol

http://mjrautocentre.com.au./?action=cars&make_id=4&model_name=0&price_min=0&price_max=0&year_min=&year_max=

think a petrol auto would probably be a slug with 2.3

Yes, thats the same model as mine. And its the slowest vehicle I have ever owned ...

that is cool, where do I get me one?

what is the model code of these as I cannot find any...

Mine is a 230GE G-Wagen (note the spelling) of the W460 range which includes the W461 (mainly military) and the current W463 (right up to the Brabus V12 bi-turbo) So there are some newer "luxury" models ...

I have 33x10.5x15 in 7" rims. BFG MT's - BFG are the only ones who make this size (I have been told)

mikmav wrote:$300 chinese special on ebay will do everything the Hema does and more.
7" screen is great!

More like $150 (4.3" screen which I think is a better size)

Mine does everything - Oziexplorer + heaps of maps and iGo Nav for the street.

Here it is:

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Would be ...

Perhaps another option is to use Google SketchUp

Its free and has plenty of tutorials.

I have only had a brief look but will try it to makeup a drawing of a rear bar I want to make.

Perhaps a solidworks pro can have a look and see if its suitable for non-pros for small DIY jobs.

More:
http://www.clubgwagen.com/gtech.php?pag ... item&tid=7

I have seen a couple of references lately on using the void that is within a spare wheel, mounted on the back, as a good storage unit.

Perhaps someone will find it useful, does not look to hard to make one up.

It requires that the spare is turned around which may mean fabricating alternative ...

Update - I have bought a G-wagen...

Will post up pics soon but its a 1988 SWB petrol.

I guess I had a craving for something a bit more basic than the Suzi GV and I certainly have it - very basic, heavy and strong. Like a bigger Sierra in some ways.

From a very easy-to-drive GV, which was such a ...

Thanks Steve. Excellent advice as always.