Iltis Cable Layer

Superdave · Jan 22, 2010

I just finished a frame off restoration on my iltis cable layer as I tackled this project last February thinking I would just get it running as the motor was melted from getting way too hot. I purchased it as a salvage iltis from the local base as it was suppose to have made its way to the auction until the motor blew up. As per usual once I started it just snowballed into a total rebuild and took time away from my carrier project. At least now I can focus on getting my MK1 carrier under way in its restoration.

Superdave · Jan 22, 2010

A few more pics.

Stalwart · Jan 22, 2010

That's FANTASTIC, nicely done man!

goldneagle · Jan 23, 2010

Stalwart said:
That's FANTASTIC, nicely done man!

No wonder they call you SUPER DAVE!! That is a fantastic restore job!!! It looks like it just came off the assembly line! WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW [thumbzup]

srodocker · Jan 23, 2010

thats so nice!

MWMULES · Jan 23, 2010

Super job, Super Dave ! I have always wanted one, but there are not many south of the border.

LTWVARNG · Jan 23, 2010

I've always had an interest in those. Too bad they are so scarce down here. Nice job.

saddamsnightmare · Jan 23, 2010

January 23rd, 2010.

Super Dave:

A Mercedes Benz design? Since I have not seen an Iltis personally, they must be a strange little machine, but your restoration is A-No.-1!

Cheers,

Kyle F. McGrogan :-D

Sgt Hulka · Jan 23, 2010

That is really exceptional work. Congrats!

Stan Leschert · Jan 23, 2010

It was designed by Volkswagen, and built in Canada by Bombardier. Not too bad of a vehicle, but prone to overheating and way under powered!

WPNS421 · Jan 23, 2010

MWMULES said:
Super job, Super Dave ! I have always wanted one, but there are not many south of the border.

Contact Idaho Motor Pool he has one for sale.

civiceg6sir · Jan 23, 2010

Unbelievable Restoration. That thing looks perfect. [thumbzup]

wascomatw74 · Jan 23, 2010

amazing resto. do you do that for a living, you should

Superdave · Jan 23, 2010

Thanks for the comments as I put a lot of hours in to restoring it back to the way it was issued. I just have to source a little more kit for it and then it will be complete and in time to get out and drive it this summer

Lex_Ordo · Jan 23, 2010

That is a perfect Resto job. I am very jealous! I couldn't quite muster a complete frame off resto of my US M35A2, but I did manage to get my M101 CDN2 pretty close to factory. It also helped that my particular trailer was never issued, and didn't need quite so much.
LOL
Here are some pics.

Superdave · Jan 24, 2010

Nice trailer, looks good with the non directional tires on it.

VBenedetti · May 9, 2010

Super nice job Superdave !!! definitely something to inspire me !! :beer:

hippiedude · May 9, 2010

Man you went all out .......That thing is sweet ......... [thumbzup]

..... Nice job ..... Tim

klunk · Feb 13, 2014

Lex_Ordo said:
That is a perfect Resto job. I am very jealous! I couldn't quite muster a complete frame off resto of my US M35A2, but I did manage to get my M101 CDN2 pretty close to factory. It also helped that my particular trailer was never issued, and didn't need quite so much.
LOL
Here are some pics.

That's nice!!

But honestly...I have never seen a 101 Iltis trailer with a spare tire or fuel can mounts...(23 years Canadian armed forces)

patracy · Feb 13, 2014

Stan Leschert said:
It was designed by Volkswagen, and built in Canada by Bombardier. Not too bad of a vehicle, but prone to overheating and way under powered!

I knew that engine looked like a VW. Would be a perfect swap for a 1.9 AAZ turbo diesel.....

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