1981 300TD & 300D
1981 300TD & 300D
The first car I bought is a 1981 300D. I purchased the car from a brew your own biodiesel hippy type chick in Arlington Wa who had let the car get run down. When I purchased the car for $400 it had not run in 4+ years. I put in a new battery, bled the injectors, and fired it up. I put a little over $1000 dollers in it, and the car now resides in Utah with my sister. The car runs like a sewing machine.
The next car I purchased in July of 2008 is a 1981 300TDT. I bought this car west of Olympia Wa for $600. This car had not been run in 1.5 years and was in very poor condition. The same type of, don't do any maintenance type of person owned this car as well. No engine mounts for who knows how long caused a myriad of issues. Everything from the thermostat falling apart, to the needles falling off the gauges. The inside was one of the most appalling things I've ever seen. I've began replacing almost everything in the interior. The car still needs tons of things, but is in fair condition now. I'll keep this updated as I go.
Things I've modified so far:
ALDA
Delivery Valves turned
Chopped the Springs 2" or so
17" aftermarket wheels with 235/40r 17's in the front and 275/40r 17's in the rear (yes they fit not problem)
Straight pipe 3.5" exhaust
More to come!
Lincolnlock
08-27-2008, 09:14 AM #1I've only recently started working on these Mercedes diesels. I'm hoplessly addicted so why not embrace it!
The first car I bought is a 1981 300D. I purchased the car from a brew your own biodiesel hippy type chick in Arlington Wa who had let the car get run down. When I purchased the car for $400 it had not run in 4+ years. I put in a new battery, bled the injectors, and fired it up. I put a little over $1000 dollers in it, and the car now resides in Utah with my sister. The car runs like a sewing machine.
The next car I purchased in July of 2008 is a 1981 300TDT. I bought this car west of Olympia Wa for $600. This car had not been run in 1.5 years and was in very poor condition. The same type of, don't do any maintenance type of person owned this car as well. No engine mounts for who knows how long caused a myriad of issues. Everything from the thermostat falling apart, to the needles falling off the gauges. The inside was one of the most appalling things I've ever seen. I've began replacing almost everything in the interior. The car still needs tons of things, but is in fair condition now. I'll keep this updated as I go.
Things I've modified so far:
ALDA
Delivery Valves turned
Chopped the Springs 2" or so
17" aftermarket wheels with 235/40r 17's in the front and 275/40r 17's in the rear (yes they fit not problem)
Straight pipe 3.5" exhaust
More to come!
87 300d - no engine mods as of yet blacked out wheels, bumpers grill and HIDs
ncturbo300d
08-27-2008, 11:26 AM #2I want to see the wagon from the side so I can check out your wheels...
87 300d - no engine mods as of yet blacked out wheels, bumpers grill and HIDs
Lincolnlock
08-27-2008, 02:42 PM #4No it's not two tone. It's painted a non-factory color though. Here are a couple more shots. I'm still working on the stance of the car. I still need to take a little more out of the front.
winmutt Heh, you need to fix the rear rake and that fugly bumper firstYes I know the bumper is horrible. The grill is worse, and we won't even talk about the carpet. As far as rolling the fenders? I haven't had any issues yet, but I haven't really hammered it in the corners yet.You roll the fenders yet?
Lincolnlock
08-27-2008, 02:58 PM #6winmutt Heh, you need to fix the rear rake and that fugly bumper firstYes I know the bumper is horrible. The grill is worse, and we won't even talk about the carpet. As far as rolling the fenders? I haven't had any issues yet, but I haven't really hammered it in the corners yet.
LincolnlockDid you put new shocks on with the spring cut? You will certainly need to roll the inner lip agaisnt the fender to keep it from catching.winmutt Heh, you need to fix the rear rake and that fugly bumper firstYes I know the bumper is horrible. The grill is worse, and we won't even talk about the carpet. As far as rolling the fenders? I haven't had any issues yet, but I haven't really hammered it in the corners yet.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
LincolnlockDid you put new shocks on with the spring cut? You will certainly need to roll the inner lip agaisnt the fender to keep it from catching.winmutt Heh, you need to fix the rear rake and that fugly bumper firstYes I know the bumper is horrible. The grill is worse, and we won't even talk about the carpet. As far as rolling the fenders? I haven't had any issues yet, but I haven't really hammered it in the corners yet.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
Lincolnlock
08-27-2008, 05:11 PM #8Nope, I just cut the springs. It doesn't ride to bad, and the hydraulic suspension still works. I just adjusted the suspension hieght valve in the rear. It works like a charm.
87 300d - no engine mods as of yet blacked out wheels, bumpers grill and HIDs
ncturbo300d
08-27-2008, 11:13 PM #9What wheels are those? I really like them ...
87 300d - no engine mods as of yet blacked out wheels, bumpers grill and HIDs
Lincolnlock
09-03-2008, 08:11 PM #10They say MiM on them. I got them off of craigslist for 150 bucks.
(09-03-2008, 08:11 PM)Lincolnlock They say MiM on them. I got them off of craigslist for 150 bucks.
I have no idea what happened to the pictures and video but here they are again.
300TD Burnout
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Lincolnlock
04-13-2010, 09:20 PM #11(09-03-2008, 08:11 PM)Lincolnlock They say MiM on them. I got them off of craigslist for 150 bucks.
I have no idea what happened to the pictures and video but here they are again.
300TD Burnout
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
07-26-2010, 01:55 PM #12Hey your only an hour away from me.... Nice car!
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
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
07-26-2010, 02:44 PM #13I Love the wagons....
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....
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