benzamino design ideas
benzamino design ideas
Im seriously considering making a benzamino out of it eventually
The one twist is I want to make a mini flatbed instead of a full on 'amino idea.
This is the car stock-
it seems like the most typical benzamino cut is here, they go for this cut line and do something with the roof to close it off-
what im thinking of is making the cut lower, on the trim line instead-
and building a flatbed and pipe structure that provides structure for the car, as well as something to build into a ladder rack of some kind. Sort of anchored at the front and back, and going into the cabin structure. Then I would make short aluminum or wood stakebody sides for it, and leave the pipe surround open in the back, so taller items can be loaded if need be. Nothing heavy, just to preserve the utility-
what do you all think of the idea? The biggest two issues I can see so far are-
1- keeping it from bending during the cut in the first place, before the flatbed, roll bars/rack, and back wall are complete
and 2- filling the fuel tank, which I propose to move up to behind the driver and passenger seats, with the fill right behind the passenger door, old chevy truck style
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
Im getting kinda tired of my 240 as a boring sedan and placing sharp objects on the back seat.
Im seriously considering making a benzamino out of it eventually
The one twist is I want to make a mini flatbed instead of a full on 'amino idea.
This is the car stock-
it seems like the most typical benzamino cut is here, they go for this cut line and do something with the roof to close it off-
what im thinking of is making the cut lower, on the trim line instead-
and building a flatbed and pipe structure that provides structure for the car, as well as something to build into a ladder rack of some kind. Sort of anchored at the front and back, and going into the cabin structure. Then I would make short aluminum or wood stakebody sides for it, and leave the pipe surround open in the back, so taller items can be loaded if need be. Nothing heavy, just to preserve the utility-
what do you all think of the idea? The biggest two issues I can see so far are-
1- keeping it from bending during the cut in the first place, before the flatbed, roll bars/rack, and back wall are complete
and 2- filling the fuel tank, which I propose to move up to behind the driver and passenger seats, with the fill right behind the passenger door, old chevy truck style
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
* back window
* back seat, and backrest
* trunk lid
* fuel tank.
Then there would be a bit of cutting between the trunk area and backseat area. You might end up with a super cab instead of a standard cab.
And some amount of the roof would cover the front bit of the bed.
Also, I have cut a 123 in half with an abrasive disc. Even after lots of structure was removed it was still holding it's shape well in the driveway. So, I doubt you'll break it under just its own weight. More so worry about the 'long' term integrity.
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
I was just thinking I might someday do this to my 123. I bet you could leave the whole roof. Just take out
* back window
* back seat, and backrest
* trunk lid
* fuel tank.
Then there would be a bit of cutting between the trunk area and backseat area. You might end up with a super cab instead of a standard cab.
And some amount of the roof would cover the front bit of the bed.
Also, I have cut a 123 in half with an abrasive disc. Even after lots of structure was removed it was still holding it's shape well in the driveway. So, I doubt you'll break it under just its own weight. More so worry about the 'long' term integrity.
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
-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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01-15-2014, 04:04 PM #3http://www.powerful-cars.com/php/mercede...pickup.php
-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!!!!!!
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...6#pid45106
http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exoten...order=time
http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exoten...p?id=87080
http://www.w123club.nl/w123-pickup-300d-t6453.html
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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
01-15-2014, 04:43 PM #4Post #323
http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thre...6#pid45106
http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exoten...order=time
http://nast-sonderfahrzeuge.de/MB-Exoten...p?id=87080
http://www.w123club.nl/w123-pickup-300d-t6453.html
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?
I have now seen what welding in a rusty door will ultimately do, a flatbed cut right around where I want to cut mine, and a genius idea leaving the lower part of the rear doors openable for storage!
Thanks for the links! some really nice solutions and some really horrendous warnings!
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
awesome, awesome, and awesome.
I have now seen what welding in a rusty door will ultimately do, a flatbed cut right around where I want to cut mine, and a genius idea leaving the lower part of the rear doors openable for storage!
Thanks for the links! some really nice solutions and some really horrendous warnings!
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
I'd love a compact coupe, basically cut a 300D down and then cut some out of the trunk, maybe push the grille back and run a turbo 616....
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
01-15-2014, 08:36 PM #6Yeah if you weld the doors skin them first.
I'd love a compact coupe, basically cut a 300D down and then cut some out of the trunk, maybe push the grille back and run a turbo 616....
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?
(01-15-2014, 08:36 PM)Simpler=Better Yeah if you weld the doors skin them first.
I'd love a compact coupe, basically cut a 300D down and then cut some out of the trunk, maybe push the grille back and run a turbo 616....
We have similar daydreams, though I envision a two door short wagon, kinda a 123 chassis fastback
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
(01-15-2014, 08:36 PM)Simpler=Better Yeah if you weld the doors skin them first.
I'd love a compact coupe, basically cut a 300D down and then cut some out of the trunk, maybe push the grille back and run a turbo 616....
We have similar daydreams, though I envision a two door short wagon, kinda a 123 chassis fastback
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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(01-15-2014, 04:43 PM)Simpler=Better
That to me looks like a w115 factory Pick-up with a w123 front end put on it.
As rare & pricey(in Australia anyway) as a w115 pick-up is, it might still be the cheaper & easier option to buy one of those & then put the w123 front end on it.
(01-26-2014, 08:41 PM)Eric78 That to me looks like a w115 factory Pick-up with a w123 front end put on it.
As rare & pricey(in Australia anyway) as a w115 pick-up is, it might still be the cheaper & easier option to buy one of those & then put the w123 front end on it.
wheres the fun in that?
also it would cost a fortune to get one of those in the US. As far as I know, none of those were imported.
whereas there are plenty of rusty sedans, and lots of angle grinders.....
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
(01-26-2014, 08:41 PM)Eric78 That to me looks like a w115 factory Pick-up with a w123 front end put on it.
As rare & pricey(in Australia anyway) as a w115 pick-up is, it might still be the cheaper & easier option to buy one of those & then put the w123 front end on it.
wheres the fun in that?
also it would cost a fortune to get one of those in the US. As far as I know, none of those were imported.
whereas there are plenty of rusty sedans, and lots of angle grinders.....
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
(03-31-2014, 12:25 PM)JB3 also it would cost a fortune to get one of those in the US. As far as I know, none of those were imported.They're about $10,000 - $14,000 here, Wikipedia & most internet sources say they were only built in Argentina & are all 220Ds but all the ones in Australia are six cylinder Petrol, the w114/115 series was being assembled at Port Melbourne for the Australian market so I suspect that we were probably also manufacturing the pick-ups but I can't find any source to back this up.
(03-31-2014, 12:25 PM)JB3 also it would cost a fortune to get one of those in the US. As far as I know, none of those were imported.They're about $10,000 - $14,000 here, Wikipedia & most internet sources say they were only built in Argentina & are all 220Ds but all the ones in Australia are six cylinder Petrol, the w114/115 series was being assembled at Port Melbourne for the Australian market so I suspect that we were probably also manufacturing the pick-ups but I can't find any source to back this up.
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I too am thinking about doing an ugly ghetto benzamino out of my w116. The issue I am having is what to do with the fuel tank. What should I do about the hardlines and mounting?
1984 300d 132k restormod project in the works
1985 300td 300k $600 off road adventure project
1999 land cruiser 235k, 33" mud tires, off road, towing, hauler
I know that I am bumping an old thread.
I too am thinking about doing an ugly ghetto benzamino out of my w116. The issue I am having is what to do with the fuel tank. What should I do about the hardlines and mounting?
1984 300d 132k restormod project in the works
1985 300td 300k $600 off road adventure project
1999 land cruiser 235k, 33" mud tires, off road, towing, hauler
1984 300d 132k restormod project in the works
1985 300td 300k $600 off road adventure project
1999 land cruiser 235k, 33" mud tires, off road, towing, hauler
I thought about doing that with a toyota trail truck build, it's more of an issue of not owning an AC tig welder. I don't think it will be hard mounting the facorty tank further forward, cutting a hole in the floor, and clamping the hoses to the short end hardlinrs. That's all it should take right?
1984 300d 132k restormod project in the works
1985 300td 300k $600 off road adventure project
1999 land cruiser 235k, 33" mud tires, off road, towing, hauler
1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase** Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
I'm making a fuel cell out of a beer keg for my Mazda. I own a 100a 115v welder, stainless wire and argon shielding gas. It's almost like welding mild steel with gas, not too different. You only need a TIG welder if it's going to be food related (ie brewing beer or an illegal still)
1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase** Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
1984 300d 132k restormod project in the works
1985 300td 300k $600 off road adventure project
1999 land cruiser 235k, 33" mud tires, off road, towing, hauler
I still think I'm going to just end up using the factory tank. Aside from that where and how would be the best way to reinforce the chassis? This being that the car is unibody.
1984 300d 132k restormod project in the works
1985 300td 300k $600 off road adventure project
1999 land cruiser 235k, 33" mud tires, off road, towing, hauler
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