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Squabble's 1983 300D

Squabble's 1983 300D

 
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Squabble
very metal...

5
08-08-2009, 06:01 PM #1
My 1983 300D Labrador/Biscayane Blue on Quartz/Creme

Euro Bumpers
French Euro Lights
Euro Amber Corners
Trunk Triangle
Custom Momo Wood Steering Wheel
16" Ronal R-9s
EGR Deleted
Map Light Upgrade
Rear Headrests
Chrome Cowl Vents
Period Correct Sunroof Spoiler
Mercedes Mud Flaps

yeah, it's all looks, one of these days i'll make it go faster too....

replaced coolant lines, fuel lines, glow plugs, running synthetic oil, zerex-G05, trying to get it goin' perfectly.

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This post was last modified: 08-08-2009, 06:03 PM by Squabble.
Squabble
08-08-2009, 06:01 PM #1

My 1983 300D Labrador/Biscayane Blue on Quartz/Creme

Euro Bumpers
French Euro Lights
Euro Amber Corners
Trunk Triangle
Custom Momo Wood Steering Wheel
16" Ronal R-9s
EGR Deleted
Map Light Upgrade
Rear Headrests
Chrome Cowl Vents
Period Correct Sunroof Spoiler
Mercedes Mud Flaps

yeah, it's all looks, one of these days i'll make it go faster too....

replaced coolant lines, fuel lines, glow plugs, running synthetic oil, zerex-G05, trying to get it goin' perfectly.

[Image: carback.jpg]

[Image: car1.jpg]

[Image: car2.jpg]

[Image: car3.jpg]

[Image: car4.jpg]

[Image: car5.jpg]

[Image: car6.jpg]

[Image: car7.jpg]

[Image: eng1.jpg]

[Image: eng2.jpg]

[Image: rear.jpg]

[Image: trunk.jpg]

[Image: wheel.jpg]

DeliveryValve
Superturbo

1,338
08-08-2009, 06:58 PM #2
Nice car! Love the rear headrest! Big Grin

Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



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DeliveryValve
08-08-2009, 06:58 PM #2

Nice car! Love the rear headrest! Big Grin


Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



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winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
08-10-2009, 09:27 AM #3
Very sharp looking car. Now you just need some lowering springs....

Love the steering wheel.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
08-10-2009, 09:27 AM #3

Very sharp looking car. Now you just need some lowering springs....

Love the steering wheel.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
08-10-2009, 11:03 AM #4
The car looks great I like the french euro lights! where did you get the mud flaps? I need a set!!!

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
08-10-2009, 11:03 AM #4

The car looks great I like the french euro lights! where did you get the mud flaps? I need a set!!!


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

holmz88
'82 300DT

8
08-10-2009, 12:04 PM #5
Great looking car...looks like it belongs in a rally.
holmz88
08-10-2009, 12:04 PM #5

Great looking car...looks like it belongs in a rally.

Squabble
very metal...

5
08-10-2009, 09:18 PM #6
thanks for the kind words everyone!

deliveryvalve was a huge help with those rear headrests, one of my favorite subtle touches on the car.

i got the mudflaps on e-bay U.K. they're the kind that used a couple existing holes in the wheel well and clamps on the body panels = no drilling or screwing or creation of possible rust spot problems.

i've been meaning to ask about lowering springs and snow. will the car handle better or the same? what about in blizzard/storm conditions? i've put this car through a foot or two of snow and don't want to compromise that.

of course...it does have a nice aggressive stance now...i don't know...
Squabble
08-10-2009, 09:18 PM #6

thanks for the kind words everyone!

deliveryvalve was a huge help with those rear headrests, one of my favorite subtle touches on the car.

i got the mudflaps on e-bay U.K. they're the kind that used a couple existing holes in the wheel well and clamps on the body panels = no drilling or screwing or creation of possible rust spot problems.

i've been meaning to ask about lowering springs and snow. will the car handle better or the same? what about in blizzard/storm conditions? i've put this car through a foot or two of snow and don't want to compromise that.

of course...it does have a nice aggressive stance now...i don't know...

DeliveryValve
Superturbo

1,338
08-10-2009, 10:48 PM #7
(08-10-2009, 09:18 PM)Squabble ............

i've been meaning to ask about lowering springs and snow. will the car handle better or the same? what about in blizzard/storm conditions? i've put this car through a foot or two of snow and don't want to compromise that.
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Foot or two of snow? Keep the Rally look. Lowering it will just make your car drag through the snow. In additon any lower and you'll need a skid plate just in case you hit something.

If you want to lower it, I will soon be taking off my 1 1/2 coil cut springs. You can have them. I am replacing them with 1 coil cut springs.

Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



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DeliveryValve
08-10-2009, 10:48 PM #7

(08-10-2009, 09:18 PM)Squabble ............

i've been meaning to ask about lowering springs and snow. will the car handle better or the same? what about in blizzard/storm conditions? i've put this car through a foot or two of snow and don't want to compromise that.
....

Foot or two of snow? Keep the Rally look. Lowering it will just make your car drag through the snow. In additon any lower and you'll need a skid plate just in case you hit something.

If you want to lower it, I will soon be taking off my 1 1/2 coil cut springs. You can have them. I am replacing them with 1 coil cut springs.


Gota love Mercedes Diesels!



.

Squabble
very metal...

5
08-11-2009, 06:58 AM #8
yeah, my road is the least plowed in the county as there are only three houses on it and it's only a mile long. it's just farmers fields all around...i'm in the middle of nowhere.

sounds like i'll skip the lowering springs.
Squabble
08-11-2009, 06:58 AM #8

yeah, my road is the least plowed in the county as there are only three houses on it and it's only a mile long. it's just farmers fields all around...i'm in the middle of nowhere.

sounds like i'll skip the lowering springs.

winmutt
bitbanger

3,468
08-11-2009, 08:54 AM #9
I would. You might want to check the FSM for a better stock setup however. There were many variations available for differing countries and their road conditions. You can stiffen up the ride without lowering it.

1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
winmutt
08-11-2009, 08:54 AM #9

I would. You might want to check the FSM for a better stock setup however. There were many variations available for differing countries and their road conditions. You can stiffen up the ride without lowering it.


1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
08-11-2009, 10:42 AM #10
you're pretty close to me. Do you run all winter on those rims, or switch em? Im looking for a set of nice, bashable steel wheels for mine.

Beautiful car

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
08-11-2009, 10:42 AM #10

you're pretty close to me. Do you run all winter on those rims, or switch em? Im looking for a set of nice, bashable steel wheels for mine.

Beautiful car


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

Squabble
very metal...

5
08-11-2009, 12:19 PM #11
no, i slap a set of bundts on with studded winter tires when the time comes. i'd like a set of wheels with matching hubcaps instead though, those bundts are boring...
Squabble
08-11-2009, 12:19 PM #11

no, i slap a set of bundts on with studded winter tires when the time comes. i'd like a set of wheels with matching hubcaps instead though, those bundts are boring...

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
08-11-2009, 12:47 PM #12
They also don't really stand up well to the shock of hitting a curb sideways. They fracture pretty easy. Ive had a lot of trouble finding junkyard cars though, it appears they are so rusted by the time they get to the yard, thats its a short run to the crusher. The steel wheels are a little difficult to source
This post was last modified: 08-11-2009, 12:48 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
08-11-2009, 12:47 PM #12

They also don't really stand up well to the shock of hitting a curb sideways. They fracture pretty easy. Ive had a lot of trouble finding junkyard cars though, it appears they are so rusted by the time they get to the yard, thats its a short run to the crusher. The steel wheels are a little difficult to source


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

Squabble
very metal...

5
08-11-2009, 03:29 PM #13
yeah, i'd like a set of steel wheels with hubbies for the look and the weight in the winter.

dropnosky: you said you were close by, where are you located in NY?
Squabble
08-11-2009, 03:29 PM #13

yeah, i'd like a set of steel wheels with hubbies for the look and the weight in the winter.

dropnosky: you said you were close by, where are you located in NY?

JB3
Superturbo

1,795
08-12-2009, 10:13 AM #14
Up in syracuse

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
08-12-2009, 10:13 AM #14

Up in syracuse


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

Motorhead
GT2256V

168
08-12-2009, 10:37 AM #15
Very nice car, I like the steering wheel.
Motorhead
08-12-2009, 10:37 AM #15

Very nice car, I like the steering wheel.

 
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