G-Klasse Umbau

Fritz Meinecke has a new car: a former fire department off-roader, a 4x4 G-Class complete with blue lights, which he plans to convert step by step. Here you see the project's kickoff – what does Fritz have in store for the old emergency vehicle?

In part two of his G-Class conversion, Fritz Meinecke tackles the interior: the rear bench comes out and a bed is supposed to go in. How will he turn the red off-roader into a place to sleep on the road?

In part three of his G-Class build, Fritz Meinecke strips the red off-roader down completely, with panels, lights, wiring and fenders spread across the workshop floor. Here you can see just how much goes into a G-Class – but what will turn up once all those parts are off?

In episode 4 of the G-Class build, Fritz Meinecke suits up in protective gear and a respirator and reaches for a paint roller instead of a spray gun to give his G-Class a fresh coat. Can an off-roader really look good painted by roller?

In episode 5 of his G-Class build, Fritz Meinecke sets out to repaint the red Mercedes G-Class – not in a paint booth, but with a roller and spray cans. Can such a DIY approach really work on an off-roader?

In episode 6 of his G-Class build, Fritz Meinecke turns to the roof: a roof rack and a ladder are going onto his off-roader. Watch how he tackles the installation – but how much work does it really take?

In episode 7 of his G-Class build, Fritz Meinecke tackles the lighting: work lights are going on the vehicle, and tinting the windows is on the list too. How will Fritz get the lights mounted – and how will it change the look of his G-Class?

In episode 8 of the G-Class conversion, Fritz Meinecke gives a room tour of his 4x4 camper, complete with roof tent, roof rack and a pull-out kitchen box in the back. How much motorhome now fits inside his G-Class?

In episode 9 of his G-Class build, Fritz Meinecke tackles the big question: what does an off-roader like this really cost, from insurance and fuel consumption to tax and the conversion itself? If you've ever dreamed of a G-Class, you'll want to know: how deep do you have to dig?

In episode 10 of his G-Class build, Fritz Meinecke faces a very different challenge: his camper project has slid into a ditch on a snowy forest road, and it needs a recovery. How do you get a heavy off-roader like that back onto the road?

In episode 11 of the G-Class build, Fritz Meinecke fits his G-Class with a new bumper, winch and headlights. Watch how the parts go on – but will the install go as smoothly as planned?