I agree, its going to be a funhouse when Im done. The current space has a very low ceiling, the new one is almost 3 stories high. I can build another floor in places, and even a third storage level. its only 1300 sqf, but multiply that by 3 depending on how much I want to build. Im at least going to add another 600 sqf second story office/storage space.

Everything but the spray booth and shot blasting cabinet will be installed. I will look around for a used sandblaster, but painting is pretty much forbidden in this new space. Its ok, im not fond of that really, much rather pay someone else to do it!

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before and after

Some other interesting facts about this car, the body has 350k on it, but it has a documented 90k replacement engine installed at about 290k, so it will probably hit 500k on the body easy without major issues. Amazingly, the automatic transmission and torque converter were original, and both had 350k on them! How about that for longevity, I complain about automatics all the time, but this thing can probably still keep going with a B2 installed.

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And its gone!

PO took it back earlier tonight, I charged her what I had in it for parts plus a low rate for installation, so I feel good about the transaction. Was worth it to keep that 240 out of the yard.

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haha she missed it didn't she

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

That's a job well done Batman!

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Once again you have done your magic on another fine piece of engenering. It will be a different 240 with the manual transmission, hope she enjoys it, as much as you did helping her. you are a good friend.

I notice it has the old Becker Europa Cassett AM/FM analog radio, don`t see them very often.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Very nicely done, and in very short order! Good work! Everybody is happy!

-PE

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

update-

lol, she is not happy with the 4-speed / 4cyl NA combination.

Ironically, the reason why is that swapping this car over to a manual put her in direct contact with exactly how gutless a 240D is.

Before, she could plod along simply depressing the throttle, and it would get up to speed, but she tells me that shifting such a powerless car is making her extremely nervous about highway merging and other situations where acceleration is key. Previously, she was not so in touch with the difficulty of increasing speed

We are discussing alternate plans. Perhaps engine swaps

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unfortunately, this broke almost immediately after the swap. Another nail in the coffin for this car.

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Do I hear 4bt?


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- GreaseCar Veg System

well, I kind of blew it and mentioned that I had read on the internet about people swapping in gas V8s. I said that, and I saw a gleam of excitement. Im not sure what route will be taken with this car, but it turns out her uncle is a serious domestic gearhead, and has been pressing to turn this car into a hot rod for the last 20 years to her father and later her.

I think she's seriously entertaining the idea of building a gas sleeper out of this car, as kind of a juxtaposition to its current incredible slowness. We will see

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How about the engine from my 83 300D turbo? It runs incredible. It would save me from doing work on the front fenders.

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85 300D turbo pristine w 157k when purchased 161K now
83 300 D turbo 297K runs great. SOLD!
83 240D 4 spd manual- parted out then junked

Well I think it is high time someone did an OM606 or even an OM613 conversion in a W123. Dropnosky - I think you might just be that man! I do think she'd be happier with an automatic transmission though...

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

The building equivalent of this is people moving from a mobile home to a concrete earth sheltered home.

Great story!

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Drop-

Just getting caught up on this thread. Couldn't help but notice that the pic of the auto console "seemed" to have a pint of Tequila on the passenger floor, which is conspicuously missing in the "manual" shot. Is that your secret for cleaning parts? 8 ^)

Nice work BTW.....I thought you were potentially planning a 617 swap????? Getting away from a diesel is verboten!!! Moderator would have to move this thread over to the Frankenstein area......

Do gas V8s bolt up to a 4 speed or would you digress to an automatic (again)?

PK