500 dollar find 1977 240d!!! - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

IVIuzzy · #16 07-07-2011, 11:32 PM

update: rust isnt as bad as i thought, the "rust spots" under the rear glass are actually splits in the metal. the p.o. mentioned to me in the mid 90s they had body work done, the car was hit in the rear quarter, creasing the metal under the window. ill take the window out, and fix the body work. floors are solid. ill take some pics of the underbody, i know what a factory 240 was supposed to look like now.

TheDon · #17 07-07-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by IVIuzzy

i work here in bradenton fl, at a local indy mb specialty shop. some lady whose car weve serviced since the 80s decided to get rid of her 77 240d with just under 500k miles. my boss knows the car well. in 2003 the motor was replaced by mercedes with a brand new motor/tranny combo with less than 30k miles on it, with all paperwork well over 6500 in repairs.

the AC works perfectly, as does everything else (except the oil gauge keeps sticking). heres some photos, my only question is should i do the body work to slow down the rust? or just drive it? i plan on keeping it to 1000000 miles.

I'm slightly jealous. I bought my 240D from the same area for $950!

IVIuzzy · #18 07-07-2011, 11:48 PM

yeah theres tons here, at the garage i work at at any point of the week theres at least 5 w123 diesels. not to mention the ones for sale on consignment.