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sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
01-26-2013, 02:34 AM #1
Picked up a '74 240D with a 4-speed, it will be my daily driver in the interim until I get my transmission swapped in the w123. It has a clean body, interior isn't bad, and unknown miles on the engine. Pictures to come sometime tomorrow.

Also, can someboooooody please explain w115 climate control to me? What are all these levers for? And also more questions to come when I start figuring some out.

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-26-2013, 02:34 AM #1

Picked up a '74 240D with a 4-speed, it will be my daily driver in the interim until I get my transmission swapped in the w123. It has a clean body, interior isn't bad, and unknown miles on the engine. Pictures to come sometime tomorrow.

Also, can someboooooody please explain w115 climate control to me? What are all these levers for? And also more questions to come when I start figuring some out.


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
01-27-2013, 05:38 PM #2
Alright here's a couple pictures, I'll try to take more, eventually

   

   

If you look closely you can see other Mercedes hiding in the background lol
This post was last modified: 01-27-2013, 05:39 PM by sassparilla_kid.

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-27-2013, 05:38 PM #2

Alright here's a couple pictures, I'll try to take more, eventually

   

   


If you look closely you can see other Mercedes hiding in the background lol


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
01-27-2013, 08:01 PM #3
That's a very cool looking car. Very classey look !

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
01-27-2013, 08:01 PM #3

That's a very cool looking car. Very classey look !


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
01-27-2013, 08:30 PM #4
Thanks! I've been having a blast driving it around the last couple days, manual trans is so much fun!

Needs some Hella 500 fogs though I think, maybe
This post was last modified: 01-27-2013, 08:31 PM by sassparilla_kid.

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-27-2013, 08:30 PM #4

Thanks! I've been having a blast driving it around the last couple days, manual trans is so much fun!


Needs some Hella 500 fogs though I think, maybe


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Bangaway
606 Turbo > Porsche Turbo

129
01-27-2013, 11:21 PM #5
I would like one of those too. They had great colors back then. I would love to do a 606 turbo project with that car.
Bangaway
01-27-2013, 11:21 PM #5

I would like one of those too. They had great colors back then. I would love to do a 606 turbo project with that car.

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
01-28-2013, 10:29 PM #6
Got rear ended today, I'll post pictures when I'm near a computer. Pretty much the worst day in s while, I also had one of the front wheels on a tractor I was driving break off mid-turn, a very large tractor, Case IH 305 Magnum

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-28-2013, 10:29 PM #6

Got rear ended today, I'll post pictures when I'm near a computer. Pretty much the worst day in s while, I also had one of the front wheels on a tractor I was driving break off mid-turn, a very large tractor, Case IH 305 Magnum


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Greazzer
Superturbo

1,277
01-28-2013, 10:38 PM #7
Are you serious ? No way --- was it a mild tap or did you get zapped ? I feel bad for you ...poop

Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
Greazzer
01-28-2013, 10:38 PM #7

Are you serious ? No way --- was it a mild tap or did you get zapped ? I feel bad for you ...poop


Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020

visit:  www.dieselfuelinjector.guru

Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.

RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982.  Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
01-28-2013, 10:54 PM #8
You young kids keep getting hit.....

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
01-28-2013, 10:54 PM #8

You young kids keep getting hit.....


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

Bangaway
606 Turbo > Porsche Turbo

129
01-29-2013, 01:18 PM #9
Your new ride got rear ended? WTF
Bangaway
01-29-2013, 01:18 PM #9

Your new ride got rear ended? WTF

TheDon
606 Power!!

247
01-29-2013, 02:05 PM #10
damn it, that car was so nice!
TheDon
01-29-2013, 02:05 PM #10

damn it, that car was so nice!

mike-81-240d
more like mike-84-300d now

427
01-29-2013, 03:02 PM #11
I saw on facebook, effing sucks dude. It looked so clean beforehand too.

1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 
mike-81-240d
01-29-2013, 03:02 PM #11

I saw on facebook, effing sucks dude. It looked so clean beforehand too.


1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30 

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
01-29-2013, 03:39 PM #12
Here's a few pics, one of the car, and one of the tractor that broke on me

   

I'm surprised the fender buckled, since I was hit square from behind. Didn't do shit to the lady's truck, other than 2 small dents in her bumper from the rubber blocks on my rear bumper

   

Never had this happen before.

Anyway, I took the car to the best body shop in town earlier (partly because my dad knows the people over there) to get an estimate, and they said its definitely fixable and are gonna call me back with a price. I'm hoping they decide it was the lady's fault, it was questionable because I had just pulled out onto the road and was getting up to speed when she hit me, although I'm pretty sure she was speeding and on the phone, and also her brake marks didn't start until after where I pulled out from so she had plenty of time to see me and either go around or start slowing down earlier. Gah fuuuuuuuuuuuuuurk this is irritating. Angry
This post was last modified: 01-29-2013, 03:40 PM by sassparilla_kid.

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-29-2013, 03:39 PM #12

Here's a few pics, one of the car, and one of the tractor that broke on me

   

I'm surprised the fender buckled, since I was hit square from behind. Didn't do shit to the lady's truck, other than 2 small dents in her bumper from the rubber blocks on my rear bumper

   

Never had this happen before.

Anyway, I took the car to the best body shop in town earlier (partly because my dad knows the people over there) to get an estimate, and they said its definitely fixable and are gonna call me back with a price. I'm hoping they decide it was the lady's fault, it was questionable because I had just pulled out onto the road and was getting up to speed when she hit me, although I'm pretty sure she was speeding and on the phone, and also her brake marks didn't start until after where I pulled out from so she had plenty of time to see me and either go around or start slowing down earlier. Gah fuuuuuuuuuuuuuurk this is irritating. Angry


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

DeliveryValve
Superturbo

1,338
01-31-2013, 12:46 PM #13
Wow, great purchase!

Wow, wrecked it already!

With the limited view the pic has, it doesn't look too bad. Hopefully you can get it back on the road. There is a straight w115 at my local yard i can get parts off of for you if needed.

Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



.
DeliveryValve
01-31-2013, 12:46 PM #13

Wow, great purchase!

Wow, wrecked it already!

With the limited view the pic has, it doesn't look too bad. Hopefully you can get it back on the road. There is a straight w115 at my local yard i can get parts off of for you if needed.


Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



.

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
01-31-2013, 03:02 PM #14
That sucks there was a guy that fixed similar damage to this. He chained down the car and used a tractor to pull the body back out. looked good when he was done.
This post was last modified: 01-31-2013, 03:02 PM by willbhere4u.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
01-31-2013, 03:02 PM #14

That sucks there was a guy that fixed similar damage to this. He chained down the car and used a tractor to pull the body back out. looked good when he was done.


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

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
01-31-2013, 03:40 PM #15
Yeah my insurance people are talking to the body shop I took the car to for an estimate to decide if they want to fix it or what. The whole rear passenger fender is shifter forward to where the door almost rubs on it, and the trunk lid is all out of alignment and won't stay closed, but they told me it is definitely fixable. I guess they have a giant machine that pulls the car out straight over the course of several hours, and then they have a body guy take care of the rest.

If the insurance company decides to fix the car I'm gonna pay the difference to have the whole car repainted, thinking about going with the a two-tone, either white or off-white over the original navy blue, what do y'all think?

Also DeliveryValve, I'll let you know about them parts!

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-31-2013, 03:40 PM #15

Yeah my insurance people are talking to the body shop I took the car to for an estimate to decide if they want to fix it or what. The whole rear passenger fender is shifter forward to where the door almost rubs on it, and the trunk lid is all out of alignment and won't stay closed, but they told me it is definitely fixable. I guess they have a giant machine that pulls the car out straight over the course of several hours, and then they have a body guy take care of the rest.

If the insurance company decides to fix the car I'm gonna pay the difference to have the whole car repainted, thinking about going with the a two-tone, either white or off-white over the original navy blue, what do y'all think?

Also DeliveryValve, I'll let you know about them parts!


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

axel606
K26-2

48
01-31-2013, 04:36 PM #16
(01-31-2013, 03:40 PM)sassparilla_kid Yeah my insurance people are talking to the body shop I took the car to for an estimate to decide if they want to fix it or what. The whole rear passenger fender is shifter forward to where the door almost rubs on it, and the trunk lid is all out of alignment and won't stay closed, but they told me it is definitely fixable. I guess they have a giant machine that pulls the car out straight over the course of several hours, and then they have a body guy take care of the rest.

If the insurance company decides to fix the car I'm gonna pay the difference to have the whole car repainted, thinking about going with the a two-tone, either white or off-white over the original navy blue, what do y'all think?

Also DeliveryValve, I'll let you know about them parts!
the car that was pulled out was this 1973 240d just a few pictures before after before going away for paint and a whole tub of bondo!                    
This post was last modified: 01-31-2013, 04:39 PM by axel606.
axel606
01-31-2013, 04:36 PM #16

(01-31-2013, 03:40 PM)sassparilla_kid Yeah my insurance people are talking to the body shop I took the car to for an estimate to decide if they want to fix it or what. The whole rear passenger fender is shifter forward to where the door almost rubs on it, and the trunk lid is all out of alignment and won't stay closed, but they told me it is definitely fixable. I guess they have a giant machine that pulls the car out straight over the course of several hours, and then they have a body guy take care of the rest.

If the insurance company decides to fix the car I'm gonna pay the difference to have the whole car repainted, thinking about going with the a two-tone, either white or off-white over the original navy blue, what do y'all think?

Also DeliveryValve, I'll let you know about them parts!
the car that was pulled out was this 1973 240d just a few pictures before after before going away for paint and a whole tub of bondo!                    

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
01-31-2013, 05:13 PM #17
If that car was fixed then mine should be a piece of cake, lol

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
01-31-2013, 05:13 PM #17

If that car was fixed then mine should be a piece of cake, lol


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

axel606
K26-2

48
01-31-2013, 05:29 PM #18
(01-31-2013, 03:02 PM)willbhere4u That sucks there was a guy that fixed similar damage to this. He chained down the car and used a tractor to pull the body back out. looked good when he was done.
hi, i hope this is the one you mean - never again type job though, neither of the back doors would open easily before i started (one was jammed) they now have the merc 'click' again ,the car was about 1 mile per hour away from being too bad to do .
the car in the thread ,that's a minor ding compared to the horror of the light blue car ,it was hit so hard the battery had jumped up in its tray and dinged the hood from the inside -ouch! the fuel tank was nearly folded in half, full of 25 year old diesel (which got put in my tractor ,it went like a rocket with very little black smoke -good stuff)
This post was last modified: 01-31-2013, 05:30 PM by axel606.
axel606
01-31-2013, 05:29 PM #18

(01-31-2013, 03:02 PM)willbhere4u That sucks there was a guy that fixed similar damage to this. He chained down the car and used a tractor to pull the body back out. looked good when he was done.
hi, i hope this is the one you mean - never again type job though, neither of the back doors would open easily before i started (one was jammed) they now have the merc 'click' again ,the car was about 1 mile per hour away from being too bad to do .
the car in the thread ,that's a minor ding compared to the horror of the light blue car ,it was hit so hard the battery had jumped up in its tray and dinged the hood from the inside -ouch! the fuel tank was nearly folded in half, full of 25 year old diesel (which got put in my tractor ,it went like a rocket with very little black smoke -good stuff)

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
02-01-2013, 12:37 PM #19
That's the one amazing job saving it.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
02-01-2013, 12:37 PM #19

That's the one amazing job saving it.


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

axel606
K26-2

48
02-02-2013, 05:12 AM #20
(02-01-2013, 12:37 PM)willbhere4u That's the one amazing job saving it.
they are nice old mercs but they are so weak in a rear impact hence the damage to the dark blue car ,its all scarily thin metal and the trunk floor has no strength ,i pulled the damage out and replaced the rear wings with used wings from a scrap car , the back panel was pulled straight and the light cluster panels grafted in from the donor ,i cut the lower valance off and straightened it out and welded it back on and of course the trunk lid/diesel tank was from the donor also. if it gets hit again it will be game over ...
axel606
02-02-2013, 05:12 AM #20

(02-01-2013, 12:37 PM)willbhere4u That's the one amazing job saving it.
they are nice old mercs but they are so weak in a rear impact hence the damage to the dark blue car ,its all scarily thin metal and the trunk floor has no strength ,i pulled the damage out and replaced the rear wings with used wings from a scrap car , the back panel was pulled straight and the light cluster panels grafted in from the donor ,i cut the lower valance off and straightened it out and welded it back on and of course the trunk lid/diesel tank was from the donor also. if it gets hit again it will be game over ...

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
02-02-2013, 04:57 PM #21
So there was another wreck about a quarter mile from where mine was, about an hour ago, only this time it was next to my boss's property and a car is upside down in the grain field, and it took out a bunch of fence, and I probably get to fix it. Oh joy I love digging out fence posts snapped off at the ground :/

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
02-02-2013, 04:57 PM #21

So there was another wreck about a quarter mile from where mine was, about an hour ago, only this time it was next to my boss's property and a car is upside down in the grain field, and it took out a bunch of fence, and I probably get to fix it. Oh joy I love digging out fence posts snapped off at the ground :/


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
02-02-2013, 05:23 PM #22
No reason to dig it up. Cut them off at the grade and set you a new post next to it. Less work=more better.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
02-02-2013, 05:23 PM #22

No reason to dig it up. Cut them off at the grade and set you a new post next to it. Less work=more better.


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
02-02-2013, 06:26 PM #23
(02-02-2013, 05:23 PM)larsalan No reason to dig it up. Cut them off at the grade and set you a new post next to it. Less work=more better.

They're already snapped at the ground

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
02-02-2013, 06:26 PM #23

(02-02-2013, 05:23 PM)larsalan No reason to dig it up. Cut them off at the grade and set you a new post next to it. Less work=more better.

They're already snapped at the ground


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
02-02-2013, 10:47 PM #24
great, even less work Wink

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
02-02-2013, 10:47 PM #24

great, even less work Wink


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
02-12-2013, 02:55 PM #25
The body shop estimated $7200 to pull the back end straight and weld in a new fender, so they can fuck off. I could do that with a tractor or a comealong, and weld in a new fender myself, for the cost of a junkyard fender.

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
02-12-2013, 02:55 PM #25

The body shop estimated $7200 to pull the back end straight and weld in a new fender, so they can fuck off. I could do that with a tractor or a comealong, and weld in a new fender myself, for the cost of a junkyard fender.


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
02-12-2013, 03:54 PM #26
haha they saw the star and went for the top.

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
02-12-2013, 03:54 PM #26

haha they saw the star and went for the top.


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
02-12-2013, 04:05 PM #27
this is an upsetting thread. I can't believe your 74 already got smashed! Angry

With your damage, and what axel606 went through, im thinking id be better off building some kind of tubular frame and welding it into the trunk of my 74 to limit damage if it gets hit.

Bet you love that pull start though. Big Grin
My favorite feature

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
02-12-2013, 04:05 PM #27

this is an upsetting thread. I can't believe your 74 already got smashed! Angry

With your damage, and what axel606 went through, im thinking id be better off building some kind of tubular frame and welding it into the trunk of my 74 to limit damage if it gets hit.

Bet you love that pull start though. Big Grin
My favorite feature


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

larsalan
Superturbo

1,272
02-12-2013, 06:38 PM #28
I say send that $7200 estimate over to the insurance company and that cunt that smashed into you.
Then go from there.

Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
larsalan
02-12-2013, 06:38 PM #28

I say send that $7200 estimate over to the insurance company and that cunt that smashed into you.
Then go from there.


Rusted out beat down 300d turbo 82' -- RIP
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-13-2013, 02:27 PM #29
GAAAAHHHHHHHHH, AAA SAYS THEY'RE GONNA FIX THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!! BWAHAHAHAAHAHAA, INSURANCE FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-13-2013, 02:27 PM #29

GAAAAHHHHHHHHH, AAA SAYS THEY'RE GONNA FIX THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!! BWAHAHAHAAHAHAA, INSURANCE FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
03-13-2013, 02:53 PM #30
(03-13-2013, 02:27 PM)sassparilla_kid GAAAAHHHHHHHHH, AAA SAYS THEY'RE GONNA FIX THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!! BWAHAHAHAAHAHAA, INSURANCE FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Insane. They're paying out $7,200 for your old ass car? That's awesome! I mean, you car looks like a 7k example, but most insurance companies see anything older than 2005 and say screw it
This post was last modified: 03-13-2013, 02:55 PM by Simpler=Better.

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
03-13-2013, 02:53 PM #30

(03-13-2013, 02:27 PM)sassparilla_kid GAAAAHHHHHHHHH, AAA SAYS THEY'RE GONNA FIX THE CAR!!!!!!!!!!!! BWAHAHAHAAHAHAA, INSURANCE FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Insane. They're paying out $7,200 for your old ass car? That's awesome! I mean, you car looks like a 7k example, but most insurance companies see anything older than 2005 and say screw it


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-13-2013, 08:27 PM #31
Yeah I was pretty surprised as well about the while decision

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-13-2013, 08:27 PM #31

Yeah I was pretty surprised as well about the while decision


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
03-13-2013, 09:09 PM #32
Awesome pics when it's fixed!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
03-13-2013, 09:09 PM #32

Awesome pics when it's fixed!


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

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-15-2013, 11:57 PM #33
(03-13-2013, 09:09 PM)willbhere4u Awesome pics when it's fixed!

Will do.

Also, apparently the insurance company decided this whole incident was "100%" my fault. While I may not be able to prove it was the lady's fault, I am fairly confident I can prove it wasn't entirely my fault because there is a blind spot at the intersection from where somebody decided to put a power pole that blocks the view of oncoming traffic. Fresno and Madera counties (Madera county is where this whole ordeal occurred) are pretty notorious for planting large bushes, signs, trees, really tall mailboxes, etc. at intersections where the line is a little way back from the corner so you cannot see oncoming traffic at all, and then they plant motorcycle cops on the other side of said object who write tickets for going over the line to get a better view. Its quite a racket they have going on

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-15-2013, 11:57 PM #33

(03-13-2013, 09:09 PM)willbhere4u Awesome pics when it's fixed!

Will do.

Also, apparently the insurance company decided this whole incident was "100%" my fault. While I may not be able to prove it was the lady's fault, I am fairly confident I can prove it wasn't entirely my fault because there is a blind spot at the intersection from where somebody decided to put a power pole that blocks the view of oncoming traffic. Fresno and Madera counties (Madera county is where this whole ordeal occurred) are pretty notorious for planting large bushes, signs, trees, really tall mailboxes, etc. at intersections where the line is a little way back from the corner so you cannot see oncoming traffic at all, and then they plant motorcycle cops on the other side of said object who write tickets for going over the line to get a better view. Its quite a racket they have going on


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
04-07-2013, 08:07 PM #34
Found a bunch of oil in the vacuum line going from the vacuum pump to the intake manifold, which would explain the smoking and oil consumption, so I may be able to get by without replacing rings for a little while longer

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
04-07-2013, 08:07 PM #34

Found a bunch of oil in the vacuum line going from the vacuum pump to the intake manifold, which would explain the smoking and oil consumption, so I may be able to get by without replacing rings for a little while longer


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
04-09-2013, 05:31 PM #35
Car is at the body shop!!!

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
04-09-2013, 05:31 PM #35

Car is at the body shop!!!


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
05-28-2013, 11:50 AM #36
The car is fixed and painted, vacuum pump rebuilt, and overall pretty sweet. I'll post pictures when I'm on my computer again

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
05-28-2013, 11:50 AM #36

The car is fixed and painted, vacuum pump rebuilt, and overall pretty sweet. I'll post pictures when I'm on my computer again


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Euroamg
Naturally-aspirated

18
06-03-2013, 10:14 AM #37
Good news!! Smile It should be like new again.

'76 300D
'79 280TE
'84 300DT
'88 300TE 5 speed
'86 300SDL
[Image: d6605222-1.jpg]
Euroamg
06-03-2013, 10:14 AM #37

Good news!! Smile It should be like new again.


'76 300D
'79 280TE
'84 300DT
'88 300TE 5 speed
'86 300SDL
[Image: d6605222-1.jpg]

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
10-02-2013, 09:54 AM #38
I just realized I never posted a picture of the car. And this thing is starting to irritate me with all of its oil leaks

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
10-02-2013, 09:54 AM #38

I just realized I never posted a picture of the car. And this thing is starting to irritate me with all of its oil leaks


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
10-02-2013, 10:35 AM #39
(10-02-2013, 09:54 AM)sassparilla_kid I just realized I never posted a picture of the car. And this thing is starting to irritate me with all of its oil leaks


I'm going to start an old merc rescue program for you kids. When you get sick of them send em' my way and I'll store them without bitching over oil leaks Tongue

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
10-02-2013, 10:35 AM #39

(10-02-2013, 09:54 AM)sassparilla_kid I just realized I never posted a picture of the car. And this thing is starting to irritate me with all of its oil leaks


I'm going to start an old merc rescue program for you kids. When you get sick of them send em' my way and I'll store them without bitching over oil leaks Tongue


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
10-02-2013, 01:24 PM #40
(10-02-2013, 10:35 AM)Simpler=Better
(10-02-2013, 09:54 AM)sassparilla_kid I just realized I never posted a picture of the car. And this thing is starting to irritate me with all of its oil leaks


I'm going to start an old merc rescue program for you kids. When you get sick of them send em' my way and I'll store them without bitching over oil leaks Tongue

Well, it left a puddle after I moved it to a different spot in the yard. And as for the rescue part, I'm planning an engine rebuild in about two months (after I save up enough for all the stuff) and also hopefully gonna add turbo power at the same time

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
10-02-2013, 01:24 PM #40

(10-02-2013, 10:35 AM)Simpler=Better
(10-02-2013, 09:54 AM)sassparilla_kid I just realized I never posted a picture of the car. And this thing is starting to irritate me with all of its oil leaks


I'm going to start an old merc rescue program for you kids. When you get sick of them send em' my way and I'll store them without bitching over oil leaks Tongue

Well, it left a puddle after I moved it to a different spot in the yard. And as for the rescue part, I'm planning an engine rebuild in about two months (after I save up enough for all the stuff) and also hopefully gonna add turbo power at the same time


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-09-2014, 09:50 PM #41
Hell yes, finally fixed the gigantic oil leak after not driving this thing for like five months

http://instagram.com/p/a609g9RMka/

I want to turbo this thing so badly, I mean I've got a couple sets of turbo manifolds laying around. Maybe in the summer, if I've got my truck up and running by then
This post was last modified: 03-09-2014, 10:05 PM by sassparilla_kid.

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-09-2014, 09:50 PM #41

Hell yes, finally fixed the gigantic oil leak after not driving this thing for like five months


http://instagram.com/p/a609g9RMka/

I want to turbo this thing so badly, I mean I've got a couple sets of turbo manifolds laying around. Maybe in the summer, if I've got my truck up and running by then


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-13-2014, 01:34 AM #42
Alright couldn't handle only having one partially functioning speaker, so it now has four functioning speakers! Finally can listen to the radio at audible levels, but I think it needs a little more bass, the 4" speakers in front and 5-1/4" speakers in the back aren't quite cutting it

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-13-2014, 01:34 AM #42

Alright couldn't handle only having one partially functioning speaker, so it now has four functioning speakers! Finally can listen to the radio at audible levels, but I think it needs a little more bass, the 4" speakers in front and 5-1/4" speakers in the back aren't quite cutting it


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
03-13-2014, 09:20 PM #43
You need better 4"ers or a nice infinity 12" and a 300WRMS clarion amp. ~$200+wire+MDF for that setup, will scare bystanders.

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
03-13-2014, 09:20 PM #43

You need better 4"ers or a nice infinity 12" and a 300WRMS clarion amp. ~$200+wire+MDF for that setup, will scare bystanders.


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-14-2014, 10:25 PM #44
I'll get around to getting better stuff eventually, for now though I'm happy all the speakers work and I can hear the radio!

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-14-2014, 10:25 PM #44

I'll get around to getting better stuff eventually, for now though I'm happy all the speakers work and I can hear the radio!


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

lgreeley83
Mr. Rumbles

775
03-14-2014, 11:11 PM #45
Isn't this custom install? Pics?

" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."

lgreeley83
03-14-2014, 11:11 PM #45

Isn't this custom install? Pics?


" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
03-17-2014, 08:35 PM #46
I think the fronts were a dealer thing, the rears probably went in with the Alpine tape deck. I'll try to get some pictures eventually

The car is at my dad's house so I'll try to snap some next time I'm out that way
This post was last modified: 03-17-2014, 08:36 PM by sassparilla_kid.

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-17-2014, 08:35 PM #46

I think the fronts were a dealer thing, the rears probably went in with the Alpine tape deck. I'll try to get some pictures eventually


The car is at my dad's house so I'll try to snap some next time I'm out that way


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

 
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