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300D50
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775
10-29-2010, 12:22 AM #101
I've got a clip someplace of a 617 running open header on an engine hoist, need to dig that one out...

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300D50
10-29-2010, 12:22 AM #101

I've got a clip someplace of a 617 running open header on an engine hoist, need to dig that one out...


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-29-2010, 11:09 AM #102
Hell forced has a clip of a 617 running with no intake or exhaust!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuX6eSVcx5Y
This post was last modified: 10-29-2010, 11:11 AM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-29-2010, 11:09 AM #102

Hell forced has a clip of a 617 running with no intake or exhaust!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuX6eSVcx5Y


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

garage
Bush Taxi

893
10-29-2010, 12:16 PM #103
(10-28-2010, 11:30 PM)mike-81-240d We need youtube clips of the straight pipes. Both Dropnosky and Garage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOWzkZw07...re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRLKtV8vWJU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93vvInpMqac

Thats good ol Besty right thurr! When she had the exhaust dumping underneath the front passenger seat with a turndown on it.
She now has a pipe running all the way out the back, and sounds alot cooler, and is alot louder..just not inside the dang car.
This post was last modified: 10-29-2010, 05:49 PM by garage.

1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
garage
10-29-2010, 12:16 PM #103

(10-28-2010, 11:30 PM)mike-81-240d We need youtube clips of the straight pipes. Both Dropnosky and Garage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOWzkZw07...re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRLKtV8vWJU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93vvInpMqac

Thats good ol Besty right thurr! When she had the exhaust dumping underneath the front passenger seat with a turndown on it.
She now has a pipe running all the way out the back, and sounds alot cooler, and is alot louder..just not inside the dang car.


1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-29-2010, 04:39 PM #104
Wish I was there in my 4spd 240d turbo looks like fun!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-29-2010, 04:39 PM #104

Wish I was there in my 4spd 240d turbo looks like fun!


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

ForcedInduction
Banned

3,628
10-29-2010, 07:06 PM #105
Here is one of a NA 300D with an open pipe.


ForcedInduction
10-29-2010, 07:06 PM #105

Here is one of a NA 300D with an open pipe.


Captain America
Boostin' & Roostin'

2,221
10-29-2010, 09:57 PM #106
I run Downpipe to ground, But mines turbo...


1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag

AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....

Captain America
10-29-2010, 09:57 PM #106

I run Downpipe to ground, But mines turbo...



1982 300D Turbo ... 3,6xxlbs, No fan, No AC, Hood Stack, No ALDA, No rear bumper and stuffed front, A/W Intercooled, Injectors by Greezer and HUGE Pre-Chambers with help from OM616 & Simpler=Better, Fuel Cranked up, 60 Trim Compressor wheel, EGT, EMP, Boost 50" Rigid Radius bar on roof Aux tank for a total of 48 Gal Of Diesel! Odyssey PC-1750 Battery in trunk, 27"x8.5"/R14 Maxxis BigHorn Mud Terrains, In June '14 issue of Off Road Mag

AX15 Jeep Trans swap in progress....

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
10-29-2010, 10:52 PM #107
heres mine a while back too-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rZD0xarUEI


related to the engine swap, you guys will never guess what Im contemplating putting this engine into! Big Grin

New thread about that when im committed.

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
10-29-2010, 10:52 PM #107

heres mine a while back too-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rZD0xarUEI


related to the engine swap, you guys will never guess what Im contemplating putting this engine into! Big Grin

New thread about that when im committed.


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-29-2010, 11:00 PM #108
My 240d turbo straight pipe!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duSWb2v1inc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1WtXc79Y...re=related

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-29-2010, 11:00 PM #108

My 240d turbo straight pipe!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=duSWb2v1inc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1WtXc79Y...re=related


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

300D50
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775
10-30-2010, 08:37 AM #109
(10-29-2010, 10:52 PM)dropnosky heres mine a while back too

Was the camera on a neck strap or something?

Sounds good as always.

Oh, and I'm 100% for not involving ford in any possible future projects.
Just a brand loyalty thing...

And aren't we all committed to the asylum of life anyways? TongueBig Grin
This post was last modified: 10-30-2010, 08:40 AM by 300D50.

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300D50
10-30-2010, 08:37 AM #109

(10-29-2010, 10:52 PM)dropnosky heres mine a while back too

Was the camera on a neck strap or something?

Sounds good as always.

Oh, and I'm 100% for not involving ford in any possible future projects.
Just a brand loyalty thing...

And aren't we all committed to the asylum of life anyways? TongueBig Grin


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
10-30-2010, 10:15 AM #110
(10-30-2010, 08:37 AM)300D50
(10-29-2010, 10:52 PM)dropnosky heres mine a while back too

Was the camera on a neck strap or something?

Sounds good as always.

Oh, and I'm 100% for not involving ford in any possible future projects.
Just a brand loyalty thing...

And aren't we all committed to the asylum of life anyways? TongueBig Grin

I was holding it with one or the other hands, I want to get one of those camera mounts for a car, they look really interesting.

Im not thinking ford, although I do love ford trucks, the engine won't go into a ranger. You will have to wait and see if I can check into true feasibility first.

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
10-30-2010, 10:15 AM #110

(10-30-2010, 08:37 AM)300D50
(10-29-2010, 10:52 PM)dropnosky heres mine a while back too

Was the camera on a neck strap or something?

Sounds good as always.

Oh, and I'm 100% for not involving ford in any possible future projects.
Just a brand loyalty thing...

And aren't we all committed to the asylum of life anyways? TongueBig Grin

I was holding it with one or the other hands, I want to get one of those camera mounts for a car, they look really interesting.

Im not thinking ford, although I do love ford trucks, the engine won't go into a ranger. You will have to wait and see if I can check into true feasibility first.


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

300D50
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775
10-30-2010, 12:02 PM #111
I've got a 4x4 D50 shell that needs a back end frame, maybe that IRS setup from the 240 could slide in... is there a 3.909 ratio gear set for a Benz pumpkin?
Just checked and the width would work quite nicely, the Benz is only 4 inches wider on the body...

I'll stop planting ideas in your head...Big Grin

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.
300D50
10-30-2010, 12:02 PM #111

I've got a 4x4 D50 shell that needs a back end frame, maybe that IRS setup from the 240 could slide in... is there a 3.909 ratio gear set for a Benz pumpkin?
Just checked and the width would work quite nicely, the Benz is only 4 inches wider on the body...

I'll stop planting ideas in your head...Big Grin


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
10-30-2010, 12:49 PM #112
I vote for 240d pick up truck! Hack the back off! and put a 9" back there

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
10-30-2010, 12:49 PM #112

I vote for 240d pick up truck! Hack the back off! and put a 9" back there


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

Rudolf_Diesel
Ask me if I care...

579
11-01-2010, 10:50 AM #113
I finally got the time to finish the manifold...here are a few pics, not as pretty as I would like, but it should function just fine.

It will require using a SHCS in lieu of a stud for the back bolt unless you opt for a longer stud.

   

   

   

1982 300SD: 304,xxx Super M-pump with 7.5mm elements, 265 Nozzles, GT35 water cooled turbo, M90 Supercharger, A/W Intercooler, Serpentine drive belt, 3" SS exhaust with Magnaflow muffler, 240 breather, AEM dry Filter, Manual Boost Control, EGT / Boost / EMP gauges....Moved on to other projects

1995 F-350 7.3L PSD: 230,xxx 6.0 IC, DIY Stage 1 Injectors, 17* hpop, Tony Wildman Chip, John Wood Trans, 6.4L TC, 3" down pipe, 4" straight exhaust, 310 HP on wheel dyno - 8500# dually: 0-60 in 6.98

Suzuki Samurai: VW 1.9L TD, Trackick doubler transfer case (made by me) 5.8:1 transfer case gears, YJ springs front and rear with rear missing links, wheel base extended 14", diffs welded, some day a VNT.
Rudolf_Diesel
11-01-2010, 10:50 AM #113

I finally got the time to finish the manifold...here are a few pics, not as pretty as I would like, but it should function just fine.

It will require using a SHCS in lieu of a stud for the back bolt unless you opt for a longer stud.

   

   

   


1982 300SD: 304,xxx Super M-pump with 7.5mm elements, 265 Nozzles, GT35 water cooled turbo, M90 Supercharger, A/W Intercooler, Serpentine drive belt, 3" SS exhaust with Magnaflow muffler, 240 breather, AEM dry Filter, Manual Boost Control, EGT / Boost / EMP gauges....Moved on to other projects

1995 F-350 7.3L PSD: 230,xxx 6.0 IC, DIY Stage 1 Injectors, 17* hpop, Tony Wildman Chip, John Wood Trans, 6.4L TC, 3" down pipe, 4" straight exhaust, 310 HP on wheel dyno - 8500# dually: 0-60 in 6.98

Suzuki Samurai: VW 1.9L TD, Trackick doubler transfer case (made by me) 5.8:1 transfer case gears, YJ springs front and rear with rear missing links, wheel base extended 14", diffs welded, some day a VNT.

300D50
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775
11-01-2010, 10:59 AM #114
Function over form, looks good and I dare say I'd rock that with pride!

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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300D50
11-01-2010, 10:59 AM #114

Function over form, looks good and I dare say I'd rock that with pride!


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
11-01-2010, 01:05 PM #115
wow, that has function AND form! beautiful job rudolf!

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
11-01-2010, 01:05 PM #115

wow, that has function AND form! beautiful job rudolf!


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
11-01-2010, 02:37 PM #116
I want one that looks awesome!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
11-01-2010, 02:37 PM #116

I want one that looks awesome!


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

300D50
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775
11-04-2010, 05:26 PM #117
Dropnosky, I think I can add more mass near the center of your flywheel if you're willing to use the longer automatic flywheel bolts. Conceivably I could add a 98mm diameter by 18mm puck in the center, with a 40mm hole in it to pass the input shaft (smaller possibly, I forget the diameter of a Benz shaft).
It'd add ~ 2lb extra. If I tapered it to fit and use more dead space, I'd be able to eek an extra pound out.

The other idea is to bolt a collar down using the pressure plate mounting bolts, that is a nice slip-fit inside your flywheel's lip and "cradles" the pressure plate, and holds it in.

Both ways you wouldn't need to drill, dowel, or otherwise modify the flywheel, so that's a big plus.

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.
300D50
11-04-2010, 05:26 PM #117

Dropnosky, I think I can add more mass near the center of your flywheel if you're willing to use the longer automatic flywheel bolts. Conceivably I could add a 98mm diameter by 18mm puck in the center, with a 40mm hole in it to pass the input shaft (smaller possibly, I forget the diameter of a Benz shaft).
It'd add ~ 2lb extra. If I tapered it to fit and use more dead space, I'd be able to eek an extra pound out.

The other idea is to bolt a collar down using the pressure plate mounting bolts, that is a nice slip-fit inside your flywheel's lip and "cradles" the pressure plate, and holds it in.

Both ways you wouldn't need to drill, dowel, or otherwise modify the flywheel, so that's a big plus.


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
11-04-2010, 05:34 PM #118
(11-04-2010, 05:26 PM)300D50 Dropnosky, I think I can add more mass near the center of your flywheel if you're willing to use the longer automatic flywheel bolts. Conceivably I could add a 98mm diameter by 18mm puck in the center, with a 40mm hole in it to pass the input shaft (smaller possibly, I forget the diameter of a Benz shaft).
It'd add ~ 2lb extra. If I tapered it to fit and use more dead space, I'd be able to eek an extra pound out.

The other idea is to bolt a collar down using the pressure plate mounting bolts, that is a nice slip-fit inside your flywheel's lip and "cradles" the pressure plate, and holds it in.

Both ways you wouldn't need to drill, dowel, or otherwise modify the flywheel, so that's a big plus.

Interesting, I have a spare flywheel somewhere. I figure ill bring it out, play with options and get it all set up before final installation in eventually my 300D. At one point, I should bring it by and talk to you about what can be done. This won't be for a bit though, the MB 5-speed from this 240 will go into the 300 next spring, that way I have a working car all winter.

Usually I manage to disable all the cars I own all at the same time putting me on a bicycle, im trying to be disciplined for once Big Grin If not, ill have to pedal out there in the 2 hours it takes
This post was last modified: 11-04-2010, 05:34 PM by JB3.

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
11-04-2010, 05:34 PM #118

(11-04-2010, 05:26 PM)300D50 Dropnosky, I think I can add more mass near the center of your flywheel if you're willing to use the longer automatic flywheel bolts. Conceivably I could add a 98mm diameter by 18mm puck in the center, with a 40mm hole in it to pass the input shaft (smaller possibly, I forget the diameter of a Benz shaft).
It'd add ~ 2lb extra. If I tapered it to fit and use more dead space, I'd be able to eek an extra pound out.

The other idea is to bolt a collar down using the pressure plate mounting bolts, that is a nice slip-fit inside your flywheel's lip and "cradles" the pressure plate, and holds it in.

Both ways you wouldn't need to drill, dowel, or otherwise modify the flywheel, so that's a big plus.

Interesting, I have a spare flywheel somewhere. I figure ill bring it out, play with options and get it all set up before final installation in eventually my 300D. At one point, I should bring it by and talk to you about what can be done. This won't be for a bit though, the MB 5-speed from this 240 will go into the 300 next spring, that way I have a working car all winter.

Usually I manage to disable all the cars I own all at the same time putting me on a bicycle, im trying to be disciplined for once Big Grin If not, ill have to pedal out there in the 2 hours it takes


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

300D50
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775
11-04-2010, 05:43 PM #119
Hahaha, epic!

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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300D50
11-04-2010, 05:43 PM #119

Hahaha, epic!


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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JB3
Superturbo

1,795
11-06-2010, 12:30 PM #120
The swap vehicle has been found! and viola! Big Grin

   

The Chevy astro shares an almost identical drivetrain to the S10. Early models were actually available with a manual transmission, and it has a very interesting engine access setup.
Kind of half large van with an interior hatch, and half small van from the hood, providing excellent room. These vans are extremely popular for V8 conversions, if a chevy 350 can fit in there, a 616 will fit in there!
The entire front subframe with engine mounted can be detached from the vehicle and rolled out on the front tires. Basically, I can raise the van body off the subframe, roll it away, and enjoy lots of room to work for adapting the engine.

Additionally, the fully loaded generation 2 vans are only 600lbs heavier than a 123 chassis mercedes. This vehicle is a generation 1 cargo version, which may be pretty close to the 2 ton mark, I will weigh it before I start pulling out the tired V6.

This post was last modified: 11-06-2010, 12:33 PM by JB3.

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
11-06-2010, 12:30 PM #120

The swap vehicle has been found! and viola! Big Grin

   

The Chevy astro shares an almost identical drivetrain to the S10. Early models were actually available with a manual transmission, and it has a very interesting engine access setup.
Kind of half large van with an interior hatch, and half small van from the hood, providing excellent room. These vans are extremely popular for V8 conversions, if a chevy 350 can fit in there, a 616 will fit in there!
The entire front subframe with engine mounted can be detached from the vehicle and rolled out on the front tires. Basically, I can raise the van body off the subframe, roll it away, and enjoy lots of room to work for adapting the engine.

Additionally, the fully loaded generation 2 vans are only 600lbs heavier than a 123 chassis mercedes. This vehicle is a generation 1 cargo version, which may be pretty close to the 2 ton mark, I will weigh it before I start pulling out the tired V6.


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

300D50
Graphite Moderator, ala RBMK

775
11-06-2010, 02:17 PM #121
Pedo-van!
Lol.

Have fun for sure!

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.
300D50
11-06-2010, 02:17 PM #121

Pedo-van!
Lol.

Have fun for sure!


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

ben2go
Diesel Dumby

129
11-06-2010, 02:40 PM #122
(11-06-2010, 02:17 PM)300D50 Pedo-van!
Lol.

Have fun for sure!


[Image: emot96.gif]

1990 Mercury Blue Max Cougar 3.8L with Automatic
Future OM617 Super Turbo Diesel Conversion with T56 6 Speed Manual
ben2go
11-06-2010, 02:40 PM #122

(11-06-2010, 02:17 PM)300D50 Pedo-van!
Lol.

Have fun for sure!


[Image: emot96.gif]


1990 Mercury Blue Max Cougar 3.8L with Automatic
Future OM617 Super Turbo Diesel Conversion with T56 6 Speed Manual

300D50
Graphite Moderator, ala RBMK

775
11-06-2010, 02:45 PM #123
Chop it and shove a bed on it. I dare you.

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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300D50
11-06-2010, 02:45 PM #123

Chop it and shove a bed on it. I dare you.


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DeliveryValve
Superturbo

1,338
11-06-2010, 04:58 PM #124
I used to take my parent's 1985 Astro Conversion Van to college with me. Everybody loved to pile into that thing. Great times!



You need to get a quick make over like something like this.... In about 1:05 into the video....
The rest of the video is just funny.....







.
This post was last modified: 11-06-2010, 05:05 PM by DeliveryValve.

Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



.
DeliveryValve
11-06-2010, 04:58 PM #124

I used to take my parent's 1985 Astro Conversion Van to college with me. Everybody loved to pile into that thing. Great times!



You need to get a quick make over like something like this.... In about 1:05 into the video....
The rest of the video is just funny.....







.


Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



.

garage
Bush Taxi

893
11-06-2010, 08:51 PM #125
Interesting choice.
What are your plans with it long term?
This post was last modified: 11-06-2010, 08:52 PM by garage.

1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
garage
11-06-2010, 08:51 PM #125

Interesting choice.
What are your plans with it long term?


1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
11-06-2010, 09:56 PM #126
(11-06-2010, 08:51 PM)garage Interesting choice.
What are your plans with it long term?

Im gonna clean it up and use it for work. I was picking up a lot of freight/parts before and doing some courier stuff, and this would be useful for cargo or jobs. Vans are ultimately useful, I find myself always borrowing my sisters caravan for all kinds of jobs. Basically, Im gonna try and build myself a smaller size delivery van, something like a diesel ford transit in Europe.

Pedo-van! Big Grin There is a window on the other side, so not 100% pedo van. maybe 70%

Arguments for a van vs a truck. Ive owned trucks off an on again for years, problem with trucks for me is that, you have small passenger space in the size truck I want, and when you arent carrying cargo, you basically have a two seater.

A van in the same size can carry more cargo, and is also configurable, meaning I can drop in a center seat and have a 4 or 7 passenger vehicle. It also has the benefit of being a space that can be locked and covered while still accessible from the driver seat. A necessity if the vehicle ever enters NYC

I actually was looking for an older passenger version, like deliveryvalves 85 (sans lowrider upgrade! Big Grin), since they have a clutch pivot OEM, this one is later and I have to make something adapt. Could not pass on the price though, this thing was 300 bucks. Ill start a new thread on this, I got some other cool stuff today for the swap.
This post was last modified: 11-06-2010, 10:08 PM by JB3.

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
11-06-2010, 09:56 PM #126

(11-06-2010, 08:51 PM)garage Interesting choice.
What are your plans with it long term?

Im gonna clean it up and use it for work. I was picking up a lot of freight/parts before and doing some courier stuff, and this would be useful for cargo or jobs. Vans are ultimately useful, I find myself always borrowing my sisters caravan for all kinds of jobs. Basically, Im gonna try and build myself a smaller size delivery van, something like a diesel ford transit in Europe.

Pedo-van! Big Grin There is a window on the other side, so not 100% pedo van. maybe 70%

Arguments for a van vs a truck. Ive owned trucks off an on again for years, problem with trucks for me is that, you have small passenger space in the size truck I want, and when you arent carrying cargo, you basically have a two seater.

A van in the same size can carry more cargo, and is also configurable, meaning I can drop in a center seat and have a 4 or 7 passenger vehicle. It also has the benefit of being a space that can be locked and covered while still accessible from the driver seat. A necessity if the vehicle ever enters NYC

I actually was looking for an older passenger version, like deliveryvalves 85 (sans lowrider upgrade! Big Grin), since they have a clutch pivot OEM, this one is later and I have to make something adapt. Could not pass on the price though, this thing was 300 bucks. Ill start a new thread on this, I got some other cool stuff today for the swap.


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

ben2go
Diesel Dumby

129
11-06-2010, 11:40 PM #127
A former lady friend had an Astro conversion van with the fold down rear seat.I shouldn't need to say more?

1990 Mercury Blue Max Cougar 3.8L with Automatic
Future OM617 Super Turbo Diesel Conversion with T56 6 Speed Manual
ben2go
11-06-2010, 11:40 PM #127

A former lady friend had an Astro conversion van with the fold down rear seat.I shouldn't need to say more?


1990 Mercury Blue Max Cougar 3.8L with Automatic
Future OM617 Super Turbo Diesel Conversion with T56 6 Speed Manual

300D50
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775
11-06-2010, 11:42 PM #128
Gettin as in the astro, classy!
Not my kinda thing, but more power to ya. Big Grin

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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300D50
11-06-2010, 11:42 PM #128

Gettin as in the astro, classy!
Not my kinda thing, but more power to ya. Big Grin


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JB3
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11-07-2010, 07:30 AM #129
lol, Im glad I didn't go for the "ice cream" truck version of this van that was posted on craigslist last month! Would have never heard the end of that! Big Grin Was not cheap though.

Heres a pic of the inside, this was I believe a painters van. I will have to do a lot of work in order to allow any friskiness, its just bare bones wood and steel right now. It comes with 7 mounted spare rims, and a couple batteries.

   

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
11-07-2010, 07:30 AM #129

lol, Im glad I didn't go for the "ice cream" truck version of this van that was posted on craigslist last month! Would have never heard the end of that! Big Grin Was not cheap though.

Heres a pic of the inside, this was I believe a painters van. I will have to do a lot of work in order to allow any friskiness, its just bare bones wood and steel right now. It comes with 7 mounted spare rims, and a couple batteries.

   


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

300D50
Graphite Moderator, ala RBMK

775
11-07-2010, 10:17 AM #130
How did you know I was going to post "at least you didn't get an icecream truck.." once I woke up? :p

Hmm, you might need more cahones than a 616 for that if you start making it the mobile mansion...

1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

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My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.
300D50
11-07-2010, 10:17 AM #130

How did you know I was going to post "at least you didn't get an icecream truck.." once I woke up? :p

Hmm, you might need more cahones than a 616 for that if you start making it the mobile mansion...


1990 Power Ram 50 V6 SOHC 24V 6g72

I can be wrong, don't take everything I say as verbatim, please fact-check first.
My posts are my personal opinions and thoughts, unless otherwise noted.

ben2go
Diesel Dumby

129
11-07-2010, 12:49 PM #131
[Image: 6378pedobearjpg-550x0.jpg]


Looks like you have been approved.

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1990 Mercury Blue Max Cougar 3.8L with Automatic
Future OM617 Super Turbo Diesel Conversion with T56 6 Speed Manual
ben2go
11-07-2010, 12:49 PM #131

[Image: 6378pedobearjpg-550x0.jpg]


Looks like you have been approved.

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1990 Mercury Blue Max Cougar 3.8L with Automatic
Future OM617 Super Turbo Diesel Conversion with T56 6 Speed Manual

garage
Bush Taxi

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11-07-2010, 01:42 PM #132
I definetly cant wait to how the turbo 616 holds up to it!Big GrinBig Grin

I totally understand the need for having a covered cargo area/passenger area, and this seems like a darn good canidate.
At least a small lift and some all terrians?!?

1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...
garage
11-07-2010, 01:42 PM #132

I definetly cant wait to how the turbo 616 holds up to it!Big GrinBig Grin

I totally understand the need for having a covered cargo area/passenger area, and this seems like a darn good canidate.
At least a small lift and some all terrians?!?


1987 300D: EGR Delete, ARV Delete, Cold Air Intake...

JB3
Superturbo

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11-07-2010, 02:02 PM #133
started new thread on the swap, move all pedo accusations there-

http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/turb...l#pid20389

1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

JB3
11-07-2010, 02:02 PM #133

started new thread on the swap, move all pedo accusations there-

http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/turb...l#pid20389


1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van

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