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#Post#: 6328--------------------------------------------------
Ex-German Volunteer Fire Truck
By: Clever Hans Date: April 3, 2016, 2:01 pm
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Hi all,
here are some pics of the U1300L 37 with 3-window DOKA cab that
we are hoping to bring into the UK towards the end of April.
Going over to IJmuiden to pick it up and bringing it back on the
ferry to Newcastle.
28,500km on the clock, fast axles and the OM352 engine... plus
PTO water pump and front hydraulics... exhaust brake too - I
think we're going to have fun! Just a shame it doesn't have a
roof hatch... :D
BTW, if we post the VIN number, could one of you guys decode it
for us?
We've decided that as we're going to be using it to move house,
among other things, it's probably going to be most practical to
get it plated and tested as a private HGV to begin with. Luckily
Sue (the driver) has the C1 category on her license. 8)
We're also considering running it on veg oil at some point. ATG
does what looks like quite a comprehensive kit, and it's TUV
approved, though it's pricey :-\
Hoping the image attachment works...
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Rob & Sue
#Post#: 6331--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ex-German Volunteer Fire Truck
By: casto Date: April 3, 2016, 3:07 pm
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That is a nice mog! I've not seen a doka with that size cab on
it, it's vast!
How do you manage to sit in it and not put the lights and siren
on! 😂
#Post#: 6337--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ex-German Volunteer Fire Truck
By: Clever Hans Date: April 3, 2016, 5:36 pm
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[quote author=casto link=topic=652.msg6331#msg6331
date=1459714041]
That is a nice mog! I've not seen a doka with that size cab on
it, it's vast!
How do you manage to sit in it and not put the lights and siren
on! 😂
[/quote]
LOL yeah, the temptation will be high... but helped by the fact
that the blue lights at least will have to be covered before it
hits UK roads.
Spotted this on VK Cars' website, and knew it was the one for
us. We've not seen the super-long DOKA before either - awesome,
isn't it? Very happy.
8) :D
#Post#: 6340--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ex-German Volunteer Fire Truck
By: Villager Date: April 4, 2016, 4:23 am
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Hi Rob,
If you send me your vin number I can certainly look at getting
you a date card, however with it being a fire engine I might not
be able to (it may be similar to the military mogs where they're
not listed)
Also in regards to running veg, the OM352 although not the best,
will run veg oil happily (I'll wait for moose to confirm this).
If you want to go the whole hog take the OM352 out and replace
it with the OM312, perfect for veg as it has pre-combustion
chambers :)
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Re: Ex-German Volunteer Fire Truck
By: moose Date: April 4, 2016, 12:28 pm
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[quote author=Clever Hans link=topic=652.msg6337#msg6337
date=1459722994]
[quote author=casto link=topic=652.msg6331#msg6331
date=1459714041]
That is a nice mog! I've not seen a doka with that size cab on
it, it's vast!
How do you manage to sit in it and not put the lights and siren
on! 😂
[/quote]
LOL yeah, the temptation will be high... but helped by the fact
that the blue lights at least will have to be covered before it
hits UK roads.
Spotted this on VK Cars' website, and knew it was the one for
us. We've not seen the super-long DOKA before either - awesome,
isn't it? Very happy.
I don't think you need to cover the blues you just not allowed
to use them on a public road 😊
8) :D
[/quote]
#Post#: 6346--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ex-German Volunteer Fire Truck
By: moose Date: April 4, 2016, 12:33 pm
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[quote author=Villager link=topic=652.msg6340#msg6340
date=1459761834]
Hi Rob,
If you send me your vin number I can certainly look at getting
you a date card, however with it being a fire engine I might not
be able to (it may be similar to the military mogs where they're
not listed)
Also in regards to running veg, the OM352 although not the best,
will run veg oil happily (I'll wait for moose to confirm this).
If you want to go the whole hog take the OM352 out and replace
it with the OM312, perfect for veg as it has pre-combustion
chambers :)
[/quote]
The 352 will run on Veg but you need to run the engine on a
vegetable based engine oil and change it at half intervals the
issue being the oil passes the rings and needs to blend with the
oil in the sump. If you need more info let me know and I can put
you in touch with a man that can.
Moose
Moose
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Re: Ex-German Volunteer Fire Truck
By: Clever Hans Date: April 5, 2016, 3:02 pm
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[quote author=moose link=topic=652.msg6346#msg6346
date=1459791237]
[quote author=Villager link=topic=652.msg6340#msg6340
date=1459761834]
Hi Rob,
If you send me your vin number I can certainly look at getting
you a date card, however with it being a fire engine I might not
be able to (it may be similar to the military mogs where they're
not listed)
Also in regards to running veg, the OM352 although not the best,
will run veg oil happily (I'll wait for moose to confirm this).
If you want to go the whole hog take the OM352 out and replace
it with the OM312, perfect for veg as it has pre-combustion
chambers :)
[/quote]
The 352 will run on Veg but you need to run the engine on a
vegetable based engine oil and change it at half intervals the
issue being the oil passes the rings and needs to blend with the
oil in the sump. If you need more info let me know and I can put
you in touch with a man that can.
Moose
Moose
[/quote]
Yes please! :D
#Post#: 6367--------------------------------------------------
Re: Ex-German Volunteer Fire Truck
By: Rabbit Recovery Date: April 6, 2016, 2:57 pm
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Veg oil info for me too please Moose!
Nice Mog Rob and Sue!
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