I'm looking into making a road trip down to Raleigh, NC to pick up a head from someone. I'd rather not make the trip, but the part is worth it to me and I'd rather not ship it.

So, to make my wife and wallet happy, is anyone interested in using part of my car as a parts hauler?

Estimated dates February 8th-10th or 16-18th?
Route used (can deviate if necessary, but not several states over).
Gaithersburg, MD to Raleigh, NC - Google Maps

I might even make it down to Fort Bragg or Fayetteville on my own. I was born there and haven't been back in awhile.


I will be driving either a 1984 300D (sedan) or if I'm really lucky my "new" 1983 300TD (wagon). So don't expect me to pick up an engine. (that is, unless you have a trailer and want to hook my wagon up with a hitch)

A few limitations.

-Space will be limited to passenger and cargo areas of the car (no roof items).
-I will be the only one in the car, so the passenger seat is open.
-I can carry oily leaky things IF I am notified PRIOR to picking them up
-If you want 4 wheels or something large, I expect you to pay for the space if you are taking from others


If it isn't clear, some compensation for hauling is customary depending on the size/bulkiness of the part. I'm not setting a standard fee or anything, nor do I feel like even asking money for each part. I'm just not up for getting screwed over for a third time of hauling parts with little to no reward. Especially heavy, stinky parts which flattened out my seat and ruined my mileage... (Not speaking of anyone on this board... that I know of anyway)

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1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

I have a former friend in Arlington (the city, not the cemetery) who still owes me money. If you could pick up a horse's head (get a fresh one so it's not stinky) and put it in his bed, that would be great. I will give you 1/3 of any funds collected.

HA!

You just made my day with that....

I could probably just run over to his house with some of my counter-terrorist friends and grab the money for you

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1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

When you get to exit 9 on 295, wave to the east.

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An OM 617 will fit in the wagon. There's a member here who took one to Alaska in a wagon.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Oh I'm well aware it will fit in a wagon. But 1) I just brought this car back from the brink and this will be the first time it's stretched it's legs in three years. 2) I'm sure someone else will want something.

I'd be up for an engine if someone really needed it and were paying a decent amount for me to haul it. (i.e. not $20).

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1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

Bump as it gets closer.

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1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

Have you checked U-Ship? Look for shipments on either direction and get some of your gas (diesel) money back! It worked for me on one occasion and paid for ALL the fuel from San Francisco to Wichita in a Toyota LandCruiser!

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Good tip. Thank you for that!

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1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]

Bump.

Will be going the weekend of the 16-18th. Plenty of room still.

And I could hit up vstechs massive load of parts.... to give him room for more...

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1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k
1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered
1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]