G-wagen restoration complete in Cyprus
yes ... finally my 1983 300GD SWB Auto (Turbo by STT) is finally finished and it's looking perfect !!
In a few words, this is what I've done ...
Removed all rust spots (not many to be fair) and repainted
Replaced radiator, oil-cooler, added auto transmission cooler
Replaced visco fan with 17" Kenlowe electric fan
Replaced 12" MB A/C fan with Kenlowe 13" fan
Replaced A/C condenser with original part for G-wagen (was told it was the last one from the factory)
Replaced ageing fog-lamps front and rear
Replaced retrofitted interior carpet with original rubber flooring (Offroading Cyprus dust and carpeting do not go together)
Replaced worn drivers seat base fabric with factory new
Replaced bolts and washers
Replaced illuminated gearshift module with new.
Replaced gearshift rubber boots (were torn and heat, dust and water were entering the cabin)
Extended front bumper mounts to accommodate transmission oil-cooler
The result is the engine is now more free revving and will cruise all day effortlessly at 4500 rpm. Overheating under load and high speed is a thing of the past (hope it stays that way) and generally the car has been totally revitalised.
In the process I've learned a lot (although this is the 3rd car I've restored) and can now do most things on my own.
Will post some pictures soon.
Thanks to all for advise and feedback during these past few months !!!!
Hussein and Shakir, now we have an excuse to meet when you visit Cyprus.
Alexis
hi alexis.
i am over in cyprus on the 23rd dec until 2nd jan.put me in your diary my friend :wink:
look forward to meeting you and your G :!:
( i will be sending over another G next year :lol: shakir is sending his red one out next month :lol: :lol: )
i think the CGWC will be born soon :wink:
Good job Alexis,
congratulations and good luck with everything. As Huss mentioned We can hook up and setup Cyprus G Wagen Association.
Regards
Any photographs?
Personally I like to see others hard work as it inspires my own efforts!
Andy
i am over in cyprus on the 23rd dec until 2nd dec.
your not helping the dunce cap situation here
Hi Pambos, I've just bought a place in Droushia and am thinking of exporting my G to Cyprus to save cost of car hire. I'm out 6th Dec for a week. Where are you based? Daley
Daley, I'm in Nicosia
Hi from Greece (kalimera),
well done, I am looking forward to see your photos. I am also close to the end of my projject and I hope 2nd of January my G will be on the road ready for fight! I will put photos from mine as well.
Cheers Angelos
Hi Pambos, how easy is it to export my G to Cyprus. I may want to take it there rather than rent everytime I visit. Where would I get a ferry from, and how "above board" do I need to be? Cheers Daley
As a EU citizen you have the right to import a vehicle of your choice to cyprus. Are you talking permanent or temporary import. You can have any form anyway.
check below web site
http://www.mof.gov.cy/mof/customs/Customs.nsf/CarsLookupIDeng/59F2AB010F...
You can import your vehicle for a short period of time for your holidays and then re-export, or you can pay the duty (not much for older vehicles).
You can send the car by Ferry from Pireas (Keratsini area) and pick-it up at Limassol Harbour.
If you are here for short periods, it may not be worth the expense and hussle compared to renting.
There is no duty for EU citizens, according to the web site.
there might be registration tax if he keeps it here. It also depends whether he's registered as a permanent resident here.
Anyway, I gather that Daley is not going to leave his G in Cyprus when he returns home. If he decides to do so, then as far as I know, the G does not like sitting idle for long periods.
c'mon alexis...... :!:
i think i will be in cyprus by the time you sort the photos out :lol:
tell you what alexis,wait till i come and see you and you can take photos of me with your G and G's together etc :P
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I think Hussein means 23 Dec to 2 Jan. I plan to be in Cyprus so we can arrange to meet.
I'm trying to put together the best photos at different stages and post.