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Old 08-04-2005, 09:27 AM
coldwar coldwar is offline
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Originally Posted by J. R. B.
When are the people who do this sort of thing (Mercedes engine in a Chev) going to realize that you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear? Makes me sick every time I read about it.
Lots of old MB's around that are hopelessly rusted (I know- I have one in my barn!), but running gear is still excellent. So why not make good use of what's left, especially if you want a WVO burning rig?

I'd love to get an old Willys wagon and put a 4 or 5 cyl. MB Diesel into it.

Dave

1976 300D
1970 200 Euro Spec (in barn)
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