Yes the time has come, I already have a w123 wagon and bought a sprinter to use for my new daily.
See the thread from the beginning
here
this is my "build/resto"
I also posted some other threads about a possible trans leak, and my brake light mod. just search my name on here.
Details below
1986 300d NA 617 M pump
AC (Davia/partially working? )
4 speed Manual (was told it was "Iron Box")
VGC Bunts 14"
MBZ wood shifter handle
Wood trim dash (Add on? )
Black interior virtually Perfect dash!
Euro Cloth in VGC
Euro VGC Bumpers
Euro spec? Manual Sunroof
Euro Glass headlights (one Bosch one Hella, driver's working vacuum adjust)
Taillights seem to be the US spec
AGM battery, new ground
Third Brake Light (original or add on?)
Recent rebuild of cooling system, water pump, OEM thermostat, citrus flush, Zerex g-05 coolant
Dropped and scrubbed fuel tank, replaced all lines and filters
Recently Adjusted valves
ALSO came with
Aftermarket Cruise Control
Welded on trailer hitch with removable ball
Weird little fake chrome plastic trim strips on door and mudguards
two seat covers
Dash Cover
MBZ car cover in Bag
Original made in germany Perrelli spare
Euro Road triangle
VGC First aid kit unused
lots of maintenance records
original books and owners manuals
The bad
very small rust spots
some oil weeps
sag in the rear (one bump spring pads) added "spring helpers"
torn boot
heater core has small leak, steams windshield on heat
Some haze/smoke visible at night in headlights or when very heavy on accelerator (suspect injectors need to be cleaned/serviced due to possible Biofuel and/or deferred maintenance)
Was repainted, took me a few visits to even notice it, looks VERY good from two steps back and I haven't yet done any compounding or polishing to see what is possible.
The Light haze and the heater core are the biggest hassle, but in no way keep it from daily driver status. This car is solid and as cliché as it sounds a great restoration candidate!!
Many more pictures on my build thread and more details, clear title and cash only no trades.....
Thanks,