Squabble's 1983 300D
Squabble's 1983 300D
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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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.
DeliveryValve
08-08-2009, 06:58 PM #2Nice car! Love the rear headrest! 
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
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1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
08-10-2009, 11:03 AM #4The 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
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...
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...
(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!
.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
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
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
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
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
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
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