Searching For The Next Camper Van Project? Check Out This Mercedes Vario 814d!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- looking at another potential camper van project a 2005 Mercedes Vario 814D
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I’m almost about to join the vario club myself and will obviously be posting the build videos. Only 50k miles ex MOD van.
Go for it look forward to seeing your videos 👍🤓👍
Two industrial he’ll be like driving a tank around
Hello 😂👍
14:44 That is the sounds of proper German engineering... as in German when they meant it...
Looks good, now for the building, looking forward to that 👍
Thanks 👍
Did they disconnect driveshaft or keep the engine running before towing away?
Yes he did disconnect
You keep talking about the flats and all i see is a couple of mounds.
OMG that van looks lush 😍. Can't wait to see what you do with her... Love, love, love her name!...❤ ☯️ 😊
Thank you! 🤗you’re welcome round anytime 💕
@@BigVanSmallWorld Cool, we shall pop in soon and catch up with you both before we leave the shire. Hope your both well and keeping safe... 😊☯️
You could buy a Transit around 4k new, or a Vario right hand drive spec around 40k....
Back in the day..
Proper workhorse motor 😊
That’s really put it into perspective thank you 😊
all the best Mel, she's a beauty. could I ask, how did you find this Vario (what sites did you use?
Richard actually contacted me
Nice one! Can't wait until you get cracking on the build so we can all see your plans for your new home. Most importantly though, what's he/she going to be called?
We have named the vario dragonfly
Well done Mel , those Vario vans are fantastic , can't wait to see you build an amazing home inside that beastie , good luck , looking forward to watching the upcoming build videos
Thank you so much for the positive comment really appreciated 👍🤓👍
Congratulations on moving from a flat to a four bed detached.
Still a long way to go before I can call it home but your absolutely right on the money there 😊👍🤓
Wow that's huge, it's going to be a palace on wheels buy the time you've finished with it as your builds are awesome 👍 P.S. I can't believe how much natural light there is in becky's van, looks ace 👌
Thank you really appreciate your positive comments 👍🤓👍
Nice. Plenty to keep you occupied. 😀Looking forward to seeing it as a finished project.
Thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍🤓👍
Pretty handy not having any floor, you'll be able to treat that chassis perfectly
Thank you 😊
Air over hydraulic braking system 👍
That’s right thank you 👍🤓👍
Mel looks like he’s on a white knuckle ride with Becky driving 😂😂
Haha 😂
looking forward to seeing this build, come a long way from the small vans to this beast now
Thank you for the positive feedback much appreciated 👍🤓👍
The adventure begins! Looking forward to seeing how this works out. I've always thought these trucks would make great campervans. I hope you manage to keep your mini woodburner, or get a new one, they d9 look the business. Best wishes for your new venture. 👋
Thank you and yes wood burner is definitely going in 👍🤓👍
Are you looking to do up the van just as a project to sell, or are you going to move into it eventually? Are you two ever planning on going on any long trips, like Europe for instance. Sorry if this has been dealt with in the previous vlog, I must of missed it. 🤷🏻♂️ 🙂👍🏻
Oh it’s my new home
I'm looking for one how much did you pay so i have a guide to a price
There’s one on eBay for £9900
Wow Mel, that MILLION MILE ENGINE sounds fantastic. Happy building ♡♡
Thank you 😊
Screaming out, to be rolled Army green with black finishes! What a monster!
She’s staying the colour she is.
I’m loving it 🥰
Lincolnshire is a huge county, but for fantastic scenery you need to be driving or staying in THE LINCOLNSHIRE WOLDS.
Well done Mel can’t wait to see your progress ,you could do a lot of under slung stuff before putting the floor in good luck 👍👍👍🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
Thank you 😊
Just around the corner from me never thought of asking about that van
Can't wait to see what you do to it
Thank you 😊
used to work for a bus company as a pcv mechanic that ran these ! they’ll do a million miles easy with regular service, used to like the Allison auto boxes as well with that engine
If your dog pees on it you buy it. (guessing the seller said)
Bit of welding on it, i enjoy welding video's.
Haha 😂 yeah thanks monster 👍
Lovely van Mel. Used drive a mini bus version for the local council.
Nice 👍
Looks like you've dropped on a real good one there Mel, looking forward too the coming build... 🙂
Thank you 🙏
I've driven loads of these over the last 30 odd years , loads of them used as mini-buses coz they go on and on and on , their only problem is tin worm , but vast quantities of waxoil and hammerite are the key , make sure the underside is thickly coated , and don't forget to jet wash the underside regularly to make sure you're not letting the mud trap moisture
Thank you for the advice and positivity really appreciated 👍🤓👍
Had an auto box vario over 20 years ago, great workhorse but rust and the noise levels in the cab were horrendous.
Yeah you’re not wrong 👍🍻
The part of Lincs where I live is called South Holland for good reason. I've driven the road through Shepeau Stow many times.
We're r you going to put the pool mel
On the roof! Where else 😂👍
Down my neck of the woods then mel.
Lovely part of the world 👍
well this is going to be an interesting build. than van is big enough to post Becky's van in and still convert :) respect as always- Kenny
Thank you buddy 👍
So much nicer than the last one, I think the brakes are what they call, air over hydraulic. You have air to assist, whereas on a car you would have a servo.
Thank you 😊
Tranie looking good,did you look when you reversed becky !!!
Well done Mel, "Dragonfly" has become a member of the Vario club.👍😊
I hope so 👍🙏
Look forward to seeing what you do to it Mel 👊👊👊
Thank you 😊
Very nice Mel looking forward to the build now
Thank you 😊
Another ace video guys ❤️
Thank you really appreciate your positive comments 👍🍻👍
Looking forward to the new journey, mate. Congratulations.
Thank you 🙏
Yes can't wait to see this build. It's great that the floor is out. First task, get that chasiss treated! Nice base. Love it.
Thank you I’m on it 😊👍
That's a nice van guys ,your bang on getting one as now in such demand ,imo all those varios are the best vans ,and a good investment with prices still climbing ,reminds me of what happened with the VW vans .👍🚐
Yes my thoughts exactly I have a feeling it’s history repeating itself 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Great stuff I think you can also grease the steering kingpins on those similar to the early vario or 508 s etc .
Hi Mel & Becky:
Well congratulations you’ve finally found and purchased a Mercedes Vario.
Despite the fact it’s in need of some welding but doesn’t appear to be a lot I feel you have become very fortunate for it to have already been prepped ready, stripped back to its Chassis, So lucky. Even your inner Wheel Arches look so good because these are foul for Tin Worm. Be sure Mell to scrutinize every bit of the inner Cills because there notorious for Tin Worm around these areas. As soon as possible remove the front Windscreen Scuttle because I’ve noticed there is bad rot on the offside of the Scuttle. The Scuttle to replace from Mercedes cost £100.00, because I had to buy one for mine.
You can always look up Rich & Kelly’s Videos-Wonder Bus Adventures, Very unfortunate for Rich & Kelly they ended up having to replace the whole front windscreen frame with large amount of expense involved. I really look forward to see the transformation of your new to you guys purchased Vario. I may just gain some tips from yourselves while working on my own Vario. I do like the rear bumper on your new Vario, So nice.
My Vario is a 2005 614D when I’ve in fact had to strip out almost everything, the dummy floor & Plywood floor which was an absolute bugger, Even had the job of removing the Unwin Rail bolts, 430 to be precise, I drilled every one of the bolts out, I’ve even created a video on my You-Tube Channel to show people a simpler way of removing the Unwin Bolts so to be able to remove all the Unwin rails. I’ve just completed making & welding together my own galvanized inner wheel arches.
Sharing further here with you both, For body parts try contacting Scarborough Metals as j_k_roaming John & Kerry put me in the direction of Scarbough Metals, They can be found on Instagram. Plus, for any door seals etc try these: stuart@sealextrusions.co.uk
Graham - Mellow Yellow put me on to these.
All the very best to you both
From me
Steve here in Manchester.
Thank you Steve really appreciated 👍
That engine sounds so robust, it will live for ever!
What a great project ?? .... Well done Mel 🤠
Thank you 😊
I actually cant wait to see this progress! ❤
Thank you 😊
Wow Mel !!Congratulations for your new acquisition. Well done you 🎉 Look forward to seeing what amazing build you would do 😘
Thank you 🙏 miss you x
what a sound old van done well there
Thank you 😊
Huge congratulations Mel. :) well done. She looks very tidy! Here’s to watching you make her a home!
Thanks so much! 😊
So excited for you! Congratulations
Thank you much appreciated 👍🤓👍
You do like a challenge m8y, best of luck🍀, and health to drive mucker 👌🇬🇧🍻
Thank you 😊
That actually looks pretty solid Mel compared to many a Vario. We are bias, but it's a great base van. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
Thank you 🙏
i paid 1600 for mine in2018. sold last year for 5k. cost of repair 10k. hmm not a bargain
Well I’m sorry to hear that
Great vehicles to drive if looked after
Love those old Mercedes and she didn't look to bad compared to some. Can't wait till you start on the build.
You and me both!
Well, congratulations are in order, Mel. Glutton for punishment springs to mind, ha! Im sorted for following a van build for the next year or so. But you do have the perfect place to do it all, which will make a huge difference of course.....
Thank you Jack for the positive comments on my channel it makes all the difference to me I appreciate it 👍🍻👍
3 vans mel
Correct 👍
What’s the floor and sills and firewall like ? Has it got much MOT….if its got 12months its worth something..
It’s mint 👍
good luck Mel, looks like a great project.
Thank you much appreciated 👍🤓👍
Wow what a beast the conversion will be spectacular well done guys will be a great campervan ❤️
Thank you 😊
Not just a new van, but a whole lot of content. Good luck, you'll be in the barn for for a while with that one.
Thank you and yes it’s going to be a long one 👍
Another adventure begins lookin forward to see what you do with this 1 😊
Thank you 😊
All the way to Lincoln to buy a van from a geezer with a stronger London accent than you!
Haha 😂
Hope you’ve got deep pockets, these things rot away every day
No be worry’s
Congratulations to you both for your new family home on wheels and will be fun to watch this build get started and move in with you both and your family dog
Thank you 😊
Oh so cant wait for your build ..... its a beast. great buy....
Thank you so very much hope all is well with you 💕👍
Well done mel, just from your video I would have bought that. First job, get the grinder out and bare metal all round the bottom...but you know this. Very jealous, get ur van sold and make this one 10 tmes better
I’m on the grind now 👍😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorldlooking forward to seeing the next video Mel. Steve from Manchester 🇬🇧 😊
I dont mind it ..sounds fully sik ..im thinkin $5.000 .😎😍😁
Thanks buddy I’ll save it for you 😂👍
Yet another one breaking the Law Mel...from April last Year ..a Passenger pointing a Cam or Phone at the Driver is Classed as distraction ..if Caught BOTH Driver and Passenger get a £200 Fine inc POINTS inc the Passenger if has a Licence
Engine Sounded Sweet and Crisp ....Wouldn't have Lifted it up to Recover it if no Floor in , needed a Trailer or on the Back of a Truck
Oh crap really I didn’t know that thank you
@@BigVanSmallWorldShare this information Mel for others to become aware because I hadn't known about the penalty for distracting a driver 😮 Steve from Manchester 🇬🇧
Nicely shared info because I wasn't aware either so Thank you so much Steve from Manchester 🇬🇧
Honestly if you're handy with a welder this seems like the perfect type of van for full-time van living!
I’m learning quite quickly 😂👍🍻
@@BigVanSmallWorld I'd be really interested in seeing any welding videos in the future! I know welding is hard to record so even just before / during / after shots with typical Mel style commentary would be fantastic!
Luckily the boxy styling and ample working room makes it the perfect project for learning on the job!
South Lincolnshire is flat and great for playing snooker on …. Go drive the Lincolnshire wolds! .. driving down the spine of the wolds with the top down and blasting out Sultans of Swing is a not too shabby way of enjoying Lincolnshire at its most beautiful “and” hilliest region ✊
Well done mate what an amazing machine. Watch the channel blow up more with this rustic gem now on the scene 🙌
Thank you 👍🤓👍
The brakes are air assisted. Is it a manual handbrake? Or air?
Yes you’re absolutely correct it’s air hand brakes 👍
Don't buy anything with rust you'll always fight it every year , stupid search an x council service bus for the invalid and aged u need to look at m8
Yay, we have a huge Vario
Thanks buddy for all the support and encouragement over the years really appreciated 🙏
@@BigVanSmallWorld I knew you would get one, just a matter of time, she looks quite tidy really, but definitely need to get Becky a baby chair in it
Good luck with it from a fellow Vario owner,,
Thank you 🙏
Nice one Mel, and congratulations. 👍
Thank you 😊
Been a while since weve had a van build mel brilliant
Thank you 😊
Great except they do about 20😊 mpg
Still better than paying rent 👍
Looks amazing bud well done you look forward to see what amazing build you would do ❤❤
Thanks 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld bud can I ask a totally random question is it possible to have a bend in a wood burner chimney from the burner to go through the roof of the van?
What cladding did you both use on the ceiling of Beckys Van... looks great !
Just cheap stuff from B&Q
@@BigVanSmallWorld looks great !
Hope your hand is on the mend
Over Farm has pumpkins!
Nice 👍
Great video Mel can’t wait to see the build
Thank you 😊
Cant wait to see this build going !
Thanks 😊
Well done mel more work M8 😊
Thanks 😁
another Mercedes rot box
It’s actually not that bad
Very exciting 🎉
Thank you 🙏
Can't wait to see what you do to this van, it does look huge. Was going to say if you don't get this one (irrelevant now I know) look out for an ex AO let's go van, they are Mercedes large cargo size, low rear step, and tall but with an odd curve to the roof, but am sure this one will look massively different soon. Good luck.
Thank you
Great buy guys,
Thank you Dave 👍🤓👍
Nice one Mel look forward to seeing it at the show next year hope to have the overland truck completed too , as said the auction sales only fit for shipping over seas looks like you struck lucky 😀
That's the plan to be at the shows in the vario next summer good luck with your build 👍🤓👍
Good luck in getting your C1 licence!
He already has it
I have HGV class 1 I’m used to driving over 30 ton double decker articulated lorries so I’m pretty sure I’m covered to drive a little 7.5 ton Vario but thanks anyway for your concern
No way! Congratulations on the new purchase 👍🏻 I actually cannot wait to see the process and transformation this goes through. Well done both and safe travels
Thanks so much!!👍🤓👍
brilliant , That's Winter TH-cam video series sorted ;-)
Oh yes!👍🤓👍
Love it 👍 looking forward to seeing what you can do with this as its huge 😳
You and me both!
Walk away 😭
Why 😜
Walk Away.
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