SCOOP! MTT 339 is here

renaultartic · Post by **renaultartic** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:00 pm

Picked up this morning and laying over at Joondalup. Logos and numbers are still to come.

Enjoy.

Leigh.

renaultartic · Post by **renaultartic** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:05 pm

Sorry for small pics. I will take more later without sunlight shining also.

These are first glimpses.

Leigh.

Herbert · Post by **Herbert** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:15 pm

Oh, mate! Well done! She looks fantastic. I bet it turned more than a few heads as you drove it in the yard.

STA 1440 · Post by **STA 1440** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:16 pm

mmm, love the BMAC taillights

renaultartic · Post by **renaultartic** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:26 pm

Herbert wrote:Oh, mate! Well done! She looks fantastic. I bet it turned more than a few heads as you drove it in the yard.

Sure did!! Camera phones were out and about!

actually · Post by **actually** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:07 pm

That looks fantastic!! what a quality job!

Atlantean · Post by **Atlantean** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:53 pm

I bet you did the happy dance when you picked her up.

Swift · Post by **Swift** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:57 pm

Were those shots taken in 2009 or 1979?!
Looks amazing.How did it look before?
Where will it be stabled?

Herbert · Post by **Herbert** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:09 pm

Carlisle 8 · Post by **Carlisle 8** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:39 pm

It looks terrific. Seeing 339 in that livery reminds me just how well it suited 0305s. IMO, it's the best livery they ever wore. So, well done for getting it done AND for your excellent choice of livery.

PoweredByCNG · Post by **PoweredByCNG** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:39 pm

Looks great Leigh, congratulations!

Regards,
Dave

Mercedes_MkII_2125 · Post by **Mercedes_MkII_2125** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:42 pm

She looks great, thanks for sharing. Do you drive her to work sometimes?

Willie · Post by **Willie** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:46 pm

Great stuff, the paint work is awesome.

I would love to see some larger res. pics in the future, What rego are you running and will it carry passengers at any point?

ed K · Post by **ed K** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:55 pm

Very nice job, well done all involved.

Dennis96 · Post by **Dennis96** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:29 pm

Looks fantastic Leigh - well worth the effort. Top marks to you.

Hope Mr Ian looks after her for you if stabled at Joondalup.

TP 3000 · Post by **TP 3000** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:56 pm

In Herbert's pictures 339 has a radio transmitter picture in the top left. I am wondering what was this for?

Also how much work is involved in turning this bus back into its former glory as I am now thinking about doing this for an ACTION bus when I retire. So it will probably be one of the Renaults that is in work now or a MAN.

Desto · Post by **Desto** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:45 am

TP 3000 wrote:In Herbert's pictures 339 has a radio transmitter picture in the top left. I am wondering what was this for?

I asked this question awhile ago and got told it is to say that the bus is fitted with a 2-way radio.

The Inspector · Post by **The Inspector** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:54 am

Nice job there, maybe if an Adelaide 0305 ever gets preserved then there can be an Australian Merc 0305 club , love to see a get together with a WA, SA & NSW 0305

Herbert · Post by **Herbert** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:00 am

I'd certainly like to see an Adelaide O305G preserved.

Regarding the radio transmitter sticker, Desto is correct. In this cab view of 339 you can see the microphone stalk, the striped cover to the emergency switch on the floor under the dash, and the call request box attached to the top right of the dash near the windscreen. Some O305s retained this box even after the radio system was upgraded - I wonder if 339 still has it?

The MTT's call-sign was VL6MT & it was a closed channel. If the driver wanted to communicate, he/she pressed the black button on the control box. One beep was heard to indicate that a request has been sent, then shortly afterwards another single beep to indicate the request had been received by base. When the base initiated contact, a series of STD-type beeps indicated to the driver that the channel was open. Another floor mounted button (concealed by the cash tray in the above photo) was used when the driver transmitted. Next to it was a sign labelled "PTT" which simply meant "Press to transmit".

renaultartic · Post by **renaultartic** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:31 am

Thanks all.

Herb, the call request box has been removed however from memory the PTT sticker is still in place.

339 is parked at Joondalup however I NEED to find a secure location. Recent vandalism has made me very nervous. I have done my best to park it in a well lit, well observed area.

I can't wait to get the logos on it and display it at the Classic Car Show.

Will, the rego reads MTT 339 and will soon sport an 'HISTORIC' plate fixture under a concessional licence for club events and "test runs". So I cannot carry fare paying passengers.

tp3000, alot of researching the particular livery and getting as many pics to make comparisons. We did have a hard time getting colour codes but with perserverance and playing around with colour charts we got there. It's also very handy to be involved with enthusiast groups with a wealth of knowledge, tips, and supplies.
Alot of hard work has gone into this by the painter himself as he knew it was something special.

Regards
Leigh.
Proud owner of a REAL MTT Merc.

readerbus · Post by **readerbus** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:44 am

Absolutely Spectacular!

She has come out better than probably any of us expected. Good work.. Let us all know once the grafix have been added.

jaso32 · Post by **jaso32** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:48 am

Awesome, I want one!

PoweredByCNG · Post by **PoweredByCNG** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:03 pm

G'day guys,

Does anyone remember if the front of the bulkhead that separates the front door and the first row of passenger seating was painted WHITE in the MTT days?

Regards,
Dave

tbc1983 · Post by **tbc1983** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:10 pm

I believe the fibreglass armrests for the rear 'sofa' were also originally white, prior to be painted dark grey.

Cheers!

Bus-1809 · Post by **Bus-1809** » Sun Mar 01, 2009 2:12 pm

Great stuff Leigh. She looks amazing!

If I remember Correctly 426 still had a call box in it so if that's still at the sWAn Transit training school, you might be in luck.

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