679 & 686 Update
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
Wow, what a difference, I feel that these beasts where butchered with the replacement headlights, they look so much better with the lights
that they where supposed to have.
that they where supposed to have.
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
I feel like I've gone on a little journey. Congratulations on your efforts, HFB, 679 looks immaculate. Just a question though, was that desto fitted before or after you bought her? It looks brand new!
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
The Mobitec destination displays were fitted by PATH Transit about 4-5 years ago.Mitch wrote:I feel like I've gone on a little journey. Congratulations on your efforts, HFB, 679 looks immaculate. Just a question though, was that desto fitted before or after you bought her? It looks brand new![;
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
Love your work, I can tell you are going to be stickler for detail on this resto
Well done mate!
Well done mate!
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
just a few shots while out at Whiteman Park for the Ashley(Thomas) the Engine Day on sunday.
All so shows the height difference between the too.
679 is flanked on both sides with two timeless classics green n creams in 654 & 101. A bog lap around the park see us behind MB 305 171 in the village center.(hmm a double bank) All so shows the height difference between the too.
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
hi all ,Just a few shots from around Kalamunda hills area from the weekend.
Just recreating the 799 ,the last Express run in Perth. 300 meters + up on the Darling scarp 679 looks out from the top of the former Zig Zag railway aligment to Kalamunda lookout. Thou the afternoon sun was not in our favour, 679 silouette with the ever growing Perth city skyline still looks good. And the afternoon finished off wishing all a "Merry Christmas"
Just recreating the 799 ,the last Express run in Perth. 300 meters + up on the Darling scarp 679 looks out from the top of the former Zig Zag railway aligment to Kalamunda lookout. Thou the afternoon sun was not in our favour, 679 silouette with the ever growing Perth city skyline still looks good. And the afternoon finished off wishing all a "Merry Christmas"
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
Wow, weird seeing her with those headlights again
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
And with working spot lights that the perth o405 were not opted with wiring to operate them.Wow, weird seeing her with those headlights again
Mr 6er , wait till i get around to fitting her VoV grille and see how weird her original looks are again .
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
I can't wait to see your 6er with the proper Vov grill attached...
Re: 679 Preservation Update
All I can say is that I LOVE the attention to detail being put into these preserved mercs.
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Re: 679 Preservation Update
Although it has nothing to do with 679, 686 was over the pits today, and was passed for licencing! She carried the rego UOB686. Great job to all concerned in the registration process.
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679 & 686 Update
And finally we can report on some major progress on 686 preservation .
679 & 686 were both taken over the pits last week , for 679 it was her 1st yearly inspection , for which see passed good on for her licence renewal.
But for 686 it was her first inspection for licensing,
Just like 679 first time over 686 was knocked back for one mechanical & rust issue . Thou the rust was small and easy to fix , most of the time spent repairing it was on getting access to it by removing & refitting the panel covering it . And the leaking axle seal was easily fix by the mechanics . With the work done 686 passed her inspection and was licensed yesterday , and after briefly wearing standard issue plates now adorns her new custom " (Wambos approved)" plates "UOB686".
679 & 686 were both taken over the pits last week , for 679 it was her 1st yearly inspection , for which see passed good on for her licence renewal.
But for 686 it was her first inspection for licensing,
Just like 679 first time over 686 was knocked back for one mechanical & rust issue . Thou the rust was small and easy to fix , most of the time spent repairing it was on getting access to it by removing & refitting the panel covering it . And the leaking axle seal was easily fix by the mechanics . With the work done 686 passed her inspection and was licensed yesterday , and after briefly wearing standard issue plates now adorns her new custom " (Wambos approved)" plates "UOB686".
The whole World is going to "HELL" And I'm driving the Bus!
Go ESSENDON for 2022
Proud owner of Preserved Merc Benz O405 679,688,689,691 &1101& Renaults 602 626 647 & 1119
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Re: 679 & 686 Update
Merc Benz O405 679 sits with another preserved stablemate 688
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Proud owner of Preserved Merc Benz O405 679,688,689,691 &1101& Renaults 602 626 647 & 1119
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Proud owner of Preserved Merc Benz O405 679,688,689,691 &1101& Renaults 602 626 647 & 1119