I Bought An Abandoned Mercedes 308D Motorhome And Will Be Restoring It… But Will It Drive Home?..

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Жыл бұрын

Another project for my ever growing collection which I’ve saved from a previous location i filmed... Today I’m saving a 1987 Mercedes 308D Motorhome which has been parked up for a long long time… sadly It Is going to need a fair amount of work to bring It back up to a usable Standard. But work has already started so stay tuned for progress videos coming soon!…
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@Brucecarmaintence71 Жыл бұрын

Hi Mate, hope you are doing good, I used to work for a Mercedes Benz commercial dealership just outside Edinburgh for 25 years, in the parts dept, 1992 to 2017, I know these vans inside out, the 308D was a fantastic old van, pretty much bulletproof tbh, once you get it all serviced it should run forever, looking forward to seeing your next video on it. Best wishes Bruce.

@batesy536 Жыл бұрын

Used to drive a 308d flatbed with over 400000 miles on it, they were very reliable motors, used to start off in 2nd gear if no weight on the back coz that 1st gear is very short, good look with the renovation.

@mandymoo7406 Жыл бұрын

My 307 only went in first when loaded,I got rid of it because as seen here it was a liability on motorways as waggons came up so fast on it,great truck lovely ride on the big tyres and first time i drove it i steared in too fast as the driving wheels are below you rather than in front,soon got used to it though,got mine chep because it needed spill timing and one could do it,wouldn't go back unless I lived in upper scotyland

@davercs Жыл бұрын

What a great project but can't understand how it passed a mot not with that amount of rust

@peterobertson2086 Жыл бұрын

He said it WENT for an mot, tho didn't say that it passed it.

@oliward5330 Жыл бұрын

@@peterobertson2086 yes he did say it passed @11 mins in the vid god knows how with that rot the guy must be blind

@tstuart7333 Жыл бұрын

How the hell did that pass MOT approximately 3 weeks ago? most of 1 wheel arch was missing and the strut structure missing.

@andrewhill400 Жыл бұрын

I used to have a Merc 410d. It was a John Lewis Luton van that had been turned into a stealth camper long before stealth campers were even a thing. It was massive and slow but always got me where I was going. Once did Glasgow to Newquay at 50mph. Took 2 days but I loved it. The dash, dogleg box and giving it a rev to get the dash lights off takes me right back. Great vans as long as you are not in a hurry.

@wingingit3071 Жыл бұрын

i now live in my ex john lewis sprinter luton van, built out the back to my on desires and kept it as stealth as possible from the rear and the drivers side ::)

@barrycaldwell5461 Жыл бұрын

410 was a rear twin wheel if i remember right wasn't it

@andrewhill400 Жыл бұрын

@@barrycaldwell5461 yeah it was indeed. 2.9 5 cylinder with twin wheels at the back.

@ronturner5560 Жыл бұрын

ps almost forgot, always good to change the air in the tires when a vehicle has been standing for some time.

@johnathanrowley2707 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see it rescued and going to a good home

@tonysutton6559 Жыл бұрын

Start with ripping out the rotten ceiling and sorting the skylight. It's easy enough to do and will be a big morale booster (plus the damp, musty smells will go away). I'm looking forward to watching the camper being rescued.

@clairefunnell8481 Жыл бұрын

That's neat that you bought the camper. I didn't hear any honking when you were driving back. Good luck to you and hope we see everything you do on it. I'd like that.

@Carol...... Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it, I love seeing these things being fixed up. Wishing you many happy years and miles in it Colin 😘😊

@jonbell2305 Жыл бұрын

I just done a horse box for a lady I changed the roof to a aluminium roof and put 2 skylights in. But they have a bullet proof engine. Your lucky the gearbox has 5 speed most have 4. Good luck with project 👍

@grahamx8623 Жыл бұрын

Got your work cut out with that one. That 1980's beige/peach decor won't be back in fashion in our lifetime. Good luck, can't wait for the next instalment.

@peterthomason6088 Жыл бұрын

Great content but how on earth has that passed its MOT? Maybe the tester was charmed by the 17th century tapestry cab trim

@RichieReportsUK Жыл бұрын

That rust underneath looks pretty far gone & quite structural!

@hectortheerector Жыл бұрын

Don't matter as long as its michanicaly sound it gets a pass.

@jonnysprojects6549 Жыл бұрын

Use second as your first gear "first" was a granny gear for steep grades heavy loads ect 👌

@jeanbanks7301 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how that's even road worthy, and the tyres, did you even pump them up, amazed it made it home.

@EddieG1888 Жыл бұрын

You can tell a lot about someone's character by how they treat little beasties like that spider.😊

@lizstevenson7801 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! You are like a kid in a toy factory with this one. Good luck, may you have years of travel in the future in this, well done. 💕🇦🇺

@anthonybrowne4022 Жыл бұрын

Colin Well done getting the old girl home looking forward to seeing it all done all ready for next summer 👍👏👏

@shantidog1101 Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your projects. Top tip,sell all the other unfinished projects and nail 1 properly. Don't be that bloke like some of my pals with many unfinished motors ect,it never works out. 1 project,complete commitment !

@lorigibbons2732 Жыл бұрын

@thebeardedexplorer I'm looking forward to seeing the restoration of this vehicle. I've always wanted to do something like that. I always said, I have time. Don't believe it, time is gone. So I'm going to live vicariously through you.🙂🙂

@CCDzine Жыл бұрын

I just bought a 1986 Komfort 30ft RV for $500. Essentially the same as yours, different bed/bath layout but nearly identical, from engine down to cabinet trim and seating. The two brands must have been built in the same factory. I will follow along.

@alanpengo3335 Жыл бұрын

That Merc will bat on for ever as long as you keep oil check and water,engines are one of best diesel around,drove them in 80s till 90s,never let me down,have great big window at front for good vision,wish u well,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✌️💯

@Philipmarlowe77 Жыл бұрын

Just loved it.take me back when I brought a motor I loved and it needed so much doing to it.triumph gt6….can’t wait for the next installment..great🎉🎉😊

@deniztuglu8287 Жыл бұрын

Wish we could have seen more of your dad! And why the christmas lights, noooo! Spider was a cool lady. Waiting forward to the series of this

@MistyLaneLoveConquersALL Жыл бұрын

Love it can't wait to see you working on this 😊

@Yorkmedia1 Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see someone saving and old Mercedes 308D nice motor homes getting rare now must b a classic

@kpsmithz Жыл бұрын

The white thing on the wall in bathroom is a folding table and the long gray thing you thrown away is the awning skirt and the green sheet is the ground sheet for awning

@robertmills2054 Жыл бұрын

I hope you didn't throw away the grey plastic sheet with a bead down one side, as that clips on under the door between the wheels to stop a through draft into the awning that was in the large bag.

@TheBeardedExplorer Жыл бұрын

Nope still got it 😁

@andy-tu2rx 4 ай бұрын

Enjoy the restoration and the fun my late dad had a few autotrails over the years, whenver and I see one i always think of him tinkering with it years back.special memories. Enjoy the journey

@pennyblack2707 Жыл бұрын

Congrats Colin all the best fixing her up, good to see you in your element. Love your channel 🚐⛽ always interesting and fun, take care 🌟

@briansnail7362 Жыл бұрын

i think you are ment to warm the glow plugs first ,the orange button with a curly symbol on for about 10 seconds

@kevvywevvywoo Жыл бұрын

the glow plugs on these are automatic, just turn the ignition on, wait for the light to go out then start.

@denisesmith2745 Жыл бұрын

You saved it!! Thank you, Colin

@garethnorwood2084 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the updates on the camper 👍

@MarkTheVicar Жыл бұрын

Nice find, if things continue as they are I may find myself living in one....interesting times

@letmeoffthisplanet6208 Жыл бұрын

I used to have a 308d flat bed and hauled across the country with it. Excellent motors but watch for timing chain rattle and oil pump issues,retaining nut on the oil pump used to snap.

@tacmedia2024 Жыл бұрын

Comments disabled on Johnny Depp house video but I wanted to say this is the British police at their best. Not over reaction to what happen and respectful in the way they treated you . It was nice to see this.

@haydnbroughton148 Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to seeing this project through to it's restoration colin.

@marcdelaunay1 Жыл бұрын

I love the Axminster carpet on the floors and doors hahahahaha. Awesome mate!😂😂😂👍✌️

@lindseykaine-walley6339 Жыл бұрын

It was nice to see you actually take one away home with you! I really loved this episode you were so happy 😊 and we were happy watching it!! Looking forward to an update on your project.

@darrenmeears3912 Жыл бұрын

Awesome moterhome I just wish I was brave enough to tackle such a project it's going to be great when it's done 👌👍

@terrycainarmit1982 Жыл бұрын

I know your pain mate, I have a smiley luton transit that’s been turned into a camper, only does 60 but happier at 55 lol. Will make a good camper that, love the look of those old mercs 👍

@newsnowireland4028 Жыл бұрын

There is just something about those old Mercedes vans!!!

@kindelvanterpool1417 Жыл бұрын

Man that needs to be Saved in deed. Thats Good to go exporing Mate just get clothes, Food, and Fuel. Thumbs up👍 keep um coming mate.👍

@ianplatt1375 Жыл бұрын

Brought back memories loved the 308ds

@craigstewart2545 Жыл бұрын

Great! Look forward to seeing your own take on it.

@Leepatrick3868 Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin , loving the old Merc camper , just a thought but if you want to tidy up the wooden bed slats , brushing them with either boiled linseed or danish oil is less time consuming than varnish and gives a good protective finish . 👍

@SonyaTucker 6 ай бұрын

Hi, know this was recorded over a year ago now, only just found this channel, but wow this camper is amazing, once you've given this a good service and fixing the repairs, and a good clean then it's just time to enjoy on your road trips etc there's nothing like it. Enjoy 🫶👍🏻😃

@RichieReportsUK Жыл бұрын

A good save but a pretty major project, hopefully the first things you'll sort are the horrendous underbody rust, (How did that get through an MOT?) & the mechanicals, tyres etc, before starting on the interior refurb. Its a shame the owner left it for so long, why didn't they sell it years ago, instead of just leaving it to rot!

@Hadesdetecting Жыл бұрын

Did the same (ish) last weekend in my dads motorhome he rescued,didn't go over 55mph for 200miles while the engine is still being run in.Great fun,looking forward to updates on the channel

@robosmond8235 Жыл бұрын

How did it get thru an mot with that rust?

@essbee8028 Жыл бұрын

With a “friendly” mot inspector 😀😀😀

@ricknick74 Жыл бұрын

Bent mot 100% 😂

@truckerdim Жыл бұрын

It was m.o.ted in a very dark cave lol

@TheBeardedExplorer Жыл бұрын

I never had it done the guy did.. 😅 don’t worry I’m not going anywhere with it like that until it’s all done!

@truckerdim Жыл бұрын

@@TheBeardedExplorer haha he must still have the old style m.o.ts you could buy of ebay all ready stamped lol

@jch2211 Жыл бұрын

I am just starting out at abandoned exploring and with so many projects Colin I am starting at yours. These projects need documenting just in case they don't get done.

@mariettaolson9947 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations! It was fun to watch how excited you are about this camper. Best of luck on the project, can’t wait to see how it turns out!

@dotherightthingbro Жыл бұрын

Have you ever wondered how collections like these happen.? Well you see it’s from good intentions of getting the vehicles back on the road again just like Colin is doing. They in turn move on from on car to the next and not quite finishing it off because they have found the one they really wanted. One day someone will be exploring Colins collection of old rusty cars and telling viewers how heartbreaking it is seeing all these cars sitting and turning into dust. The viewers will be wondering why too. So is Colin turning into one of his finds lol ?

@comfortouch Жыл бұрын

There's a TV show in the States called 'Hoarders' that is full of people with good intentions.

@RichieReportsUK Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm a bit like that, not vehicles, but things like old light fittings & items from charity shops, I see something I like & grab it, but Ive got stuff obtained several years ago, I ain't done anything with yet, maybe one day, when I get round to it!!

@farmerveale Жыл бұрын

That little musty brings back memories used to have one around my family farm still remember the reg f614yny

@NoahClay6 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome you got to take that Mercedes and save it! Looking forward to seeing the progress of the restoration love those old diesels they are great engines. Great video keep it up.👍

@revivify5967 Жыл бұрын

Love it, going to be a cozy camper when you're finished with it 👍

@TheBlackRobyn Жыл бұрын

Love it! Can’t wait to see how it looks after some TLC!

@simonwoodward438 Жыл бұрын

I have really fond memories of a 308 van I used to borrow when my modern vans were in for garage work. Despite having a gazillion miles on the clock it just soldiered on and one, brilliant trucks.

@2200hls Жыл бұрын

Oh, wow this is looks like it's going to be a brilliant project!

@raynaknierim9277 Жыл бұрын

Colin, you tickle me when you get so excited about this vehicle.😂 I bet it needs more than WD-40. I bet it lost some rust along the way. 😂😅. Thanks for sharing.

@nicktasker4287 Жыл бұрын

That tin worm is 😮 That’s a big task buddy

@burnzy3210 Жыл бұрын

given the extortionate prices of used campers, i'd love to know what you paid for that

@MelanieJolie Жыл бұрын

I’m really looking forward to seeing how this project turns out 😊great find 👍❤️

@RetroRatz Жыл бұрын

Definitely not the slowest campervan! Our 35 year old Transit Motorhome is!! It does 40 in 25 minutes! But it's a survivor and we love it! Great find you got. Look forward to seeing the rebuild 👍

@johnnyross3340 Жыл бұрын

Good luck with your new project... Don't know how it got an M.O.T 3 weeks before too many holes around . But will be a fun project to keep tabs on

@fleet1stltd326 Жыл бұрын

I used to run them as mini buses years ago, slow as can be but indestructible, non of driver's could kill them , they last forever mechanical. Your engine at 98k hasn't even run in yet. Good luck with build.

@stomlinson32ify Жыл бұрын

Can tell how slow it was, nothing had fallen over in the back 😂

@irenekessler6260 Жыл бұрын

It was so good to see the happiness surrounding you for being able to purchase the RV you wanted for so long 🌄🌲🚘👍💖 I giggled right along with you 😜

@fhwolthuis Жыл бұрын

Great stuff, Colin! 👌🏼

@elliswade2520 Жыл бұрын

Me and my boyfriend went to view this about a month ago, but it was to much of project for us. Good luck with it :)) least we can watch the updates with it on your channel 😂

@Julia-xg5yx Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see the next stage

@yensabi Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great project and I'm looking forward to it.... 👍

@ronturner5560 Жыл бұрын

In this situation being first time drive, always check the horn 😉to be sure.

@m1m3rmedia Жыл бұрын

This is gonna be excellent!

@SkylarkCamperAdventures Жыл бұрын

It had an MOT recently! 😮

@MrVxrman Жыл бұрын

A very nice project Colin 😎 I'm looking forward to seeing the progress. 😊🍻👍

@darrenwilkins7670 Жыл бұрын

Great video Colin..Looking forward to seeing the progress on this!

@davidallum6841 Жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to seeing you progress with your fantastic camper. Especially how you re-do the interior. Good luck with it.

@gaddmeister Жыл бұрын

Great buy! Look forward to the, rest.

@LDD-yh1bu Жыл бұрын

I'm excited that you're so excited. Love the shirt.

@shawneeb3771 Жыл бұрын

I was surprised at how fantastic it ran. It needs work but most of them do when used, so good luck and thanks for sharing. Hope you make videos on your build.

@samandbencolliesurbex577 Жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of work. That said I’m insanely jealous 😂

@hollieandvanlife5885 Жыл бұрын

I bought myself one last year and doing it up!! So fun watching your video! :)

@dready4203 Жыл бұрын

Really looking forward to this one 🤙🏻

@colinwatson8688 Жыл бұрын

Hi what a fantastic video the content is so different from your usual stuff but just as thrilling and interesting it was so good to see your excitement as you collected the purchase and drove it home something that along with many other subscribers I am sure like me share your excitement and looking forward to the follow on videos as you restore this wonderful camper to its former glory.

@garywagstaff8104 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to see the improvements

@ronanmc2112 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of Mercedes diesels. Slow to get going but they hold their speed and are very smooth at cruising speed. I’ve a 190D 2.5 non-turbo and I’d never change it.

@paulchilds8884 Жыл бұрын

great video looking forward to its new journey

@maisiestretch6340 Жыл бұрын

i would of left it where it was. fair play to you

@Dubslag Жыл бұрын

Mod the head gasket then push up the boost. It’s a good engine apart from the head gaskets

@tommyolsen8224 Жыл бұрын

Love that Mercedes-Benz , cant wait for more videos If this 😃

@wrightfamily4373 Жыл бұрын

Good luck just bought myself a talbot express it does 50. It’s a 1.9 non turbo non power steering. if your lucky on a downhill you can reach 60 if to push it

@clairesims7275 Жыл бұрын

Blimey that’s a task ahead for you but fair play! I’ve been waiting to see some of your restoration videos so I can’t wait for that one. Great video 🌹

@briansweeney2291 Жыл бұрын

Nice Colin 👍😎 a great challenge 👍

@philpoole5670 Жыл бұрын

I’ve driven the 307D and 308D back in the 80’s and 90’s doing upto 600 miles a day … fantastic vans reliable comfortable solid work horse…. Put an inline fuel filter before the main filter …. All the best with restoration

@alasdairvincent6248 Жыл бұрын

You were lucky getting this old girl as a project. I would love one of these myself. The Diesel engines in these old Mercs are said to be very rugged and long lived. It’ll take loads of work to get this camper restored, but it will be well worth it. Looking forward to seeing how it works out.