Introducing my part built 709d

Good idea to get it weighed off at the end just to be on the safe side as you can just add the weight of anything added after to it. Wise idea ref weight distribution towards the off side to allow for road camber, just remember it if you go abroad, or take a big bird for counter balance ? Nice work, keep updating.
 
Awesome van.Had one of these back in the day.Not converted though.Gutted I sold it.
 
709d conversion

Hi Stu,enjoyed this thread.Only joined yesterday.I too have a 709d van conversion.Had her three years now & love her.302000 km on clock and would trust her to take me anywhere.She's in dry dock right now having some work done to her.Keep up the good work.Chris.
 
Gonna be a beast of a van I used drive one of these commercially before the sprinter was unleashed its looking great love the woodburner
 
Great conversion

Envious of the conversion job on your van

I hope you can forgive a little thread hijack and a me too:

We have a 709D with an Alexander (full ally arriva 22 seater bus body from cab back) and only put in floor insulation and rely on hookup to keep warm in spring/autumn. Similarly we have been able to use a king size wooden bed and a reclaimed caravan oven/hod/fridge/sink unit. We built banquette seating and kept only two original passenger seat (which have belts) because we were unsure as to MOT and legal requirements.

It has done over 230K but has needed a full cooling system repair (radiator and heater matrix) and the autobox had to be replaced at some cost. One issue is vague steering which we hope to cure with a steering box and the other problem is some smoking on start up. I am hoping one of the ebay valve included cylinder heads for OM364 engine will help here.

We will change the interior as our funds and ideas and needs change but as yet rely on curtains (wife does interior furnishings) to make compartments and radiator foil style bubble wrap to reduce cool air from the windows. Not yet ready to wildcamp until we can get insulation and power requirements identified.

Which is why I am on here and SMBCC.
 
Hi Stu,
Looks as though it will be top bannana when finished.....
any update on the conversion ? did you manage to get up to Scotland for Christmas.
Best wishes for 2016. :have fun:
 
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