Identify bus history/find parts

[bunyip]

Hope someone can advise me as to how I find the history of a ?0305 82 Merc I bought vehicle partly built out but have no info on previous owner/s company etc ( yet )previous owner purchased from Alice Springs,,Centre mount motor,5 speed box,highway diff,,Can the engine/Vin/chassis numbers help ,,also best place to find parts such as rear brake drums,,they are seviceable but shot,currently in W A having repairs and modifications done by Diverse Engineering Maddington ( bloody good mob), before returning to Qld,and would preferr the drums be upto scratch rather than " Just serviceable "Had one set (New or after market )sent out but were wrong wrong wrong,makes you feel sort of P'd off at suppliers who are supposed to be ??exsperts with heavy vehicle parts,Thank you all Bunyip ( Ron )

[Andrew]

It won't be an O305 if it has a centre mount engine.

Can you show any pictures, VIN, body number or rego as that will help the search?

[bunyip]

Hello Andrew,Vin/chassis number=35509861880108,,Eng =36098320094733,,current rego 1czm384,,Still somewhat of a learner with computers so getting a picture to you is beyond this old farts capabilities,sorry

[Andrew]

Unfortunately none of those numbers score a direct hit within our fleet lists.

Do you know who the body was made by, where the bus was before Alice Springs, are the colours it is in now it's original colours or has it been repainted? Things like that might also help.

[bunyip]

Will be able to get body maker tomorrow there is several plates attached If you have an E-Mail I can send the pictures with the Add ( if thats ok?? )it has been painted I doubt I will get much from the previous owner as they are now somewhere in NSW,,The unit was not as advertised but I could see the potential,so I took the punt on it,time will tell if I am the original Dill and have a pigs ear or if it will become a fine irish linen purse ( it will never be a silk bugger )Thank you for your help,much appreciated

[Herbert]

Chassis nos beginning 355098 that I have listed are OC1617 model Mercs.

[bunyip]

Thanks for that Herbert,I am off to engineers tomorrow as there are three plates attached,Should have a few more questions,in fact should have been more on the ball 'But'',no excuses just dumb,,I know the chap we bought it from didnt have a clue as to model,,I just googled 1982 Merc buses and there was a Wikepedia blurb and photos of 0305's and the description of the 5speed and pics sure looked like a 0305 but most of you blokes on here know a damned sight more than most so I suspect you are on the moneyNow all I have to do is find where I may get parts from,,Regards and thanks Bunyip ( Ron )

[DiAmOnD T]

If you want parts - call multispares 13 16 15, they have locations throughout Australia.

Just tell them the bus type (1617 benz) and they will be able to help. I just had a quick flick through my notes and there are two different rear drums used so you will need to get a rear axle number (should be 6 digit)

Hope that helps

[bunyip]

Thanks to all who have replied,I now know it is a 0C1617,hope they are as reliable as the 0305's that many on here rave about,( me,I am a complete ignoramous as to these Mercs,and have to pack a lot of learning in PDQ )
Andrew,I have these particulars for you,,Plate 1=Austral Domino unit No 0684 specialised transport division Brisbane,,Nov 82,?? A or Hp/477200 12954/1,,,,Mod Plate S/N319262,,Date 10-5-05,,Ref No297305,mod by J Kneale,mod code K1,,mod plate officer No 1950,Vin/Chassis No 355098661880108,,Eng No 36098320094733 ..
Herbert foud those numbers thanks mate,,Axle No=385.14Ks,,Diff = 3543510005 ( I take it that has something to do with ratios?? )and to Diamond T tried them mate but they sent wrong ones,and they are having difficulty getting right buggers,or so I am told,all in all thanks to you gents I have more Usefull info now than before,,Still need a kick in the rear end for not asking questions but owner knows even less than me, Mechanicals are now righted just waiting to have a few extras added that will make it comfortable for the long hauls,and then I can get to know her groans and moans,whether they are good or bad,think you know what I mean,,thanks again,keep the sunny bugger up Ron

[Andrew]

Hi Bunyip - I am sure the Austral Domino body no. will help someone track it down for you. Thanks -

[DiAmOnD T]

Diamond T tried them mate but they sent wrong ones,and they are having difficulty getting right buggers,or so I am told,all in all thanks to you gents I have more Usefull info now than before,,,,thanks again,keep the sunny bugger up Ron

Hope you have had some luck getting the right drums
Lets us know how your trip home goes

[bunyip]

No mate,but Diverse has machined the 3mm lip off and assures me that they are good for at least another 100,000 ks but they couldnt take out all the scuffing without compromising safety,thats good enough for me,will see about new drums when back home,hopefully be on the road in next 7-10 days after solar and gen set etc installed and gas/elects checked and given allclear,,this company has really gone over the old girl and rectified numerous problems that have been overlooked and have done it in just over 3 weeks ( and for a low mileage vehicle,,398000ks ,these problems should not have been there so some bugger didnt care about peoples safety or didnt know his job,,shame about that ,Dan the mechanic at Diverse reckons thats genuine ks from his point of view,wishes he could run into the bloke responsible ,I hope he doesnt,hes a rather big sort of bloke ) what I expect others would have taken double the time or more,they really are not related to Ned Kelly where your pocket is concerned,,thanks for your advice and responses,,will definately be in touch,now I live in hope that someone can give me some more background on the rig from the plate info,at least when we finnish reno it will be what we want,comfortable,practicle and reliable,( a bit like the missus )if we get three or four years of trotting about before the bods say bugger off thats enough we will be stoked.The thing that amazes me on this site is that even if you ask a question that to the more experienced is a dumb one because of lack of knowledge,most recocnise that you are trying to learn and dont bag you and for that ,gentlemen,I thank you,best regards Ron

[mrobsessed]

Are you still in WA? Drop me a private message and we'll organise to catch up if you like.
Chris.

[stevenb]

Hi All. I have just purchased a 1982 Mercedes OC1617 Coach and am trying to find manuals etc. for it to make life easier for care and maintenance. Does anyone have any idea as where I could get these manuals, Books etc. and where spare parts can be obtained. Please

[Guy_Arab]

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