owner: Brad Scanlon / Perth, Australia
Dear fellow enthusiasts,
My 1958 Type L319 is still in its original 50 year old paint, and has rust in all the usual places. Over the last few years, I found rare NOS and remanufactured panels to completely replace the old rusted originals. The next plan of attack is saving up for a professional panel repair and paint job.
The L319 obviously has its own body parts, but shares the Ponton running
gear, engine support cradle (a.k.a. "Fahrschemel"), the "OM 636" diesel engine, gearbox, steering box, and steering
wheel. My L319 is in the same condition (from 50+ years of hard work) as when I
bought it — all sad and lonely — several years ago, although it was
under-cover and dry. You could say I just bought a chassis. Although this project
has not been a priority (sometimes life gets in the way) over the years, I have
purchased some rare parts and body panels. Potentially, it will soon rise from
the ashes with a full restoration, and be on the street holding up traffic with
its 38 h.p. diesel engine.
Cheers,
Brad
November 22, 2013
This DB-519 "Red" Type L319 will hopefully look like my finished product in a few years.
Created: 22-nov-2013 / Jeff Miller
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