Welcome to the fleet 1982 W123 300D
 

1982 W123 300D

A friend bought this incomplete conversion car from "vstech" for the 4 speed manual transmission + all other needed parts, to be installed into a 1985 300D body.

The flywheel, pilot bearing, clutch, pressure plate, 4 speed manual transmission, and cross member had been installed, and are now removed.

The automatic transmission shifter, wiring, and cooling lines have not been disturbed.

When I install the 4 speed manual transmission, I get his fresh rebuilt automatic for this car.

This is a spare time project.

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I just LOL'ed :D

Sounds like a fun project.

I thought the same - whunter with spare time - perhaps he's not as busy as he makes out to be?

hey roy... what do you make of the front turn signal sockets on that car? one is oval one is round... wrong year junkyard shopping?

Hmm
 

Very strange, my guess is wrong year junkyard shopping.

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Pictures
 

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Boy that one will need some serious love!

Hmm
 

IMO because it sat too long under trees, it looks much worse than it actually is.

I am discussing the existing paint with my artist daughter.

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PFSH...looks better than my 82 ever did

Wait, you can rebuild my engine...and your daughter is an artist....okay I know where I am taking my vacation.... :D

Hmm
 

Talk with me after the The Woodward Dream Cruise . :)

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One day I will make it for that. I have always wanted to go.

I would, but he refuses to talk to me till after :P

If I had the cash for gas, I would clank my way up there....of course my old girl would probably stand out like a Honda on steroids :D though maybe if I put a donation jar near it, with cardboard sign...maybe people would feel sorry and donate a buck for the greater good :P

I think I have a box of 123 parts I'd willingly donate to the cause, mostly trim pieces from the '80 Silver Blau 240D stick I had prior to the 116 (I think its still rolling around in Ferndale). I gotta come see you anyway...vacuum/hard brake pedal issues on the 116 & need to set the IP timing. I'll come bearing gifts!

OK
 

FYI:
I will be at The 35th Annual Concours d'Elegance this weekend.

The Inn at St. John's
44045 Five Mile Road
Plymouth, MI 48170

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