300GD or not 300GD... that is the question. - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

95e300dwez · #16 04-14-2013, 03:22 PM

Nice rig wish I could find myself one thought about importing one. What did you end up getting it for?

kerry · #17 04-14-2013, 03:33 PM

Do you know the final gear ratio and the rpm's at 65mph?

inkblotz · #18 04-14-2013, 04:19 PM

Definitely buy it. It appears to be in very nice shape.

PM me if you need some more help with parts and info.

Mark

PackerEdgerton · #19 04-14-2013, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inkblotz

Definitely buy it. It appears to be in very nice shape.

PM me if you need some more help with parts and info.

Mark

Hi Inkblotz,

Yes, I bought it. I would LOVE some guidance on fixing it up. I'll definitely need some parts as well.

Thanks,

Packman

Dr. Sternschnuppe · #20 04-14-2013, 07:14 PM

Very nice G-Wagen! Classic colour, good options list.

If you write me a VIN, I'll desode it for you.

Ciao!

Beastie · #21 04-15-2013, 11:32 AM

Wow, This vehicle has been on my " Bucket List " for a long time. I have driven a few and loved them. It looks really clean and overall in good shape.Keep us posted.
Alan

Dr. Sternschnuppe · #22 04-17-2013, 03:56 PM

300 GD (2.850 mm, station wagon)
Engine: 617931 10 00775*
Gearbox: 711202 10 01634*
F axle: 730300 10 702603*
R axle: 741502 10 752550*
Transfer case: 750609 10 02560*
Steering box: 765502 10 00220*
Body type: 460583 10
Colour: 9001 - creme white
Wheels: Suedrad
Dealer: 221 - Cologne branch (Germany)
Spec. equipment:
A70 and A71 - locking front and rear differentials
C70 - two-part rear bumper
E40 - trailer plug socket, 7-pin
E63 - Becker Europa Cassette Kurier
F46 - headlamps washers
F66 - lockable glove compartment
G75 - differential gear speedometer
H20 - heat-absorbing glass all round
H22 - heated rear window
K87 - 2 x 15L additional tanks
L16 - halogen fog lamps
L18 - rear fog lamp
L30 - gravel deflector grilles for headlamps
L66 - additional interior lamp (above rear-end door)
Q51 - reinforced trailer coupling, ball-head type, low mounted
Q58 - tow-off coupling, front
R85 - spare wheel carrier on the outer side of the rear panel door
S30 and S32 - headrest for driver and passenger seats
S64 - rear seat bench safety belts
V05 - interior trim, upgrated version
V18 - interior trim in black colour
V63 - luggage nets on front seat's backrests
W41 - rear panel door, one-wing, with window
W83 - rear window wiper/washer
Y10 - first aid box
Y44 - warning triangle

Ciao!

po-porsche · #23 05-01-2013, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackerEdgerton

Hi Inkblotz,

Yes, I bought it. I would LOVE some guidance on fixing it up. I'll definitely need some parts as well.

Thanks,

Packman

There are tons of online resources. There are G specific threads where you will find helpful experts, do-it-yourself tutorials, resources like lists of new and used parts suppliers, etc for the W460 G, like yours.

Try these forums:

- pointedthree
- expedition portal
- benzworld

Also, there are some clear experts in area that have been very helpful to the G community, myself included. These are guys likeHarald Pietschmann of 4X4abc (driving instructions) and Karl Volger of g-wagenaccessories, Steve Dempsey from Eurotruck Importers and Vladimir Sivitski from fourbyfourclub (last 3 are all parts suppliers and outfitters).

Good luck with the G. I'm sure you'll love it as much as I love mine!!

rstl99 · #24 05-01-2013, 09:14 PM

Looks like a nice one, good for you.
I had a chance at one locally some years ago, the guy had imported it from Egypt. Although it didn't have rust, there were some things about it I didn't like, especially the way it revved in 4th gear (wasn't geared for North-American highways) - I kept looking for a 5th gear to shift to, which wasn't there. I couldn't have lived with that, so passed on it, but it was nice to see one up close and take it for a test drive.
Good luck with yours, enjoy it!!

ROLLGUY · #25 05-02-2013, 01:11 AM

This is what a friend of mine from Belgium did to his:

winmutt · #26 05-02-2013, 07:59 AM

I get misty eyed every time I read this.
Meet the Man Who Has Been Road Tripping for 23 Years in His G-Wagon | Complex

kerry · #27 05-02-2013, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

This is what a friend of mine from Belgium did to his:

That's a lot of weight on a G chassis.

ROLLGUY · #28 05-02-2013, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerry

That's a lot of weight on a G chassis.

Not really. It is all fiberglass and epoxy. He has been traveling for the last 2 1/2 years throughout the America's with no major problems. He is now driving to the tip of South America, and then having his rig shipped to somewhere in Malaysia (I think that is what he said), and then drive back home to Belgium (kinda like the guy that has been road-tripping in his G Wagon). Another photo from last year: