And the angels sing!@#!@#!@#

Weighing in...
 

Not too much has gone on with me-I realize I have had Greta for close to a year now, however-time flies when you are under the hood. Let's see:

New tires shortly after purchase

Thorough cleaning of factory carpets-looks sparkly. I highly recommend a 50/50 mix of rubbing alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide. Gets nearly anything out.

Installation of correct German Army "Bundeswehr" wool blanket in trunk for emergencies

New Nissens radiator that worked great for the thirty seconds before the fan blade gored it-turns out it was motor mounts I needed too. Repairs ongoing as finances and lack of injuries allow. Coolant re-installed with correct Zerex for M-B.

New, matching trunk lid-no paint necessary! Subsequent removal of all misnomer nomenclature. Stealth appearance is the result-I can stalk the 300e in it's natural habitat without raising any headlight eyebrows....

Replaced original interior with newer-style sport seats from a '92 400e. Will eventually replace door panels with take-offs from same, but not before replacing leather middle inserts with Palomino leather in simulated ostrich print. Will also replace wood veneers when I learn how to properly do it.

Purchased vintage-looking Kenwood CD head unit to replace Becker cassette-the Kenwood has all the same colors, a white backlit display, and has a "two knob" appearance-unlike other replacement units, it looks like it belongs there. Decent speakers/amp setup soon to follow as well. Waiting on a harness plug to make it all easy.

Since I have decided to keep her, 2008 will consist of:

Replacing IP washers and seals, and then steam-cleaning the driveway

Possible window-tinting

Delving into the problems with my climate control

Checking for the source of ABS not working

Replacement of suspension parts causing my "clunk" upon shifting

Replace hood pad-or more accurately, PLACE hood pad

Install under-body pan replacement

Flesh out WVO conversion

Finally get to a Get-Together!

DS

alrighty then. first thing I can think of as far as upgrades to my SD... I put in a fender mounted selanoid for starting when something goes awry with the ignition key, from there, I added a remote power fuse block under the dash, with several fused take offs for powered items, so far all I have installed is a 12v power socket, but plans are in place for a 120v inverter, and various other goodies. it's nice to have a fuse block inside the car. the radio has been replaced... speedo has been upgraded from an 83 for the 120mph part... um, that's it so far on the SD, the TD is a constant work in progress, but I have temporarily sold it, so I get paid to upgrade it for now. and I get it back when the owner is ready to upgrade it.

Well that depends........
 

Does spending $3,000 on a new crossmember count? Oh, yeah and $74 on mats.

3K for a new crossmember :eek:, What happened? Surely not a tranny crossmember, I have one you coulda had for free.:)

Upgrades, I've done a few to my wifes "79" 240D
rebuild an 80 engine for it
new clutch, p/p etc..
swaped in a 5 spd tranny
new seats
New Bilsteans (sp?) all around
lots more little things including installing my new forum grill badge;)
I'm installing an uncracked dash.

Here is what happened. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/bodywork-repair-paint-tools-tips-tricks/196276-i-found-something-new-worry-about-today.html

Chris

Ho,:o, that crossmember, saw the post but realize it was you. That must have been a heart stopper too find:(

YES, since my 5 year old son and his 5 year old cousin love to sit in the third row. Fortunately nothing happened and it is all better now. Unfortunately my wife and I have reached the end of our funds to spend on that car. It is time for someone else to adopt it.

Chris

Oh yeah! THe oddment box holds my trip diary quite well. Also its nice having my wallet and sunglasses there too, instead of the center console, it usually over flows with my travel garb. A soda can fits in there as well.

Bosch euro lights and clear corners with Silverstar dichroic lamps. Will soon have 94/95 style tail lights. Hopefully will have 16" 8-hole rims at some point too...

dichroic meaning two colors, but how do they help?

Let's see:

Bosch/Hella E-code conversions
Convex passenger side mirror lens
EWD + bracket
Brake light mod
Aftermarket HU, stock speakers though
Rear headrest installation w/ correct mounting brackets
Repadded front seats
Installed 9-bladed plastic fan from the original 6-bladed metal one
Additional trunk lights
Usable first aid kit
Convex clip on Broadway rearview mirror
Gray door jamb pins w/ pullout function on driver door and trunk
European door lock pins on rear doors
Jack hole plugs
Inline vacuum filters
Completion of most stickers
Installed the updated rack dampener pin

Restored driver door check strap + repainted w/ touch up stick to look original
Restored brake pedal switch + adjusted to light up brakes easily
Restored front seat nets
Restored windshield (new with OE gasket)
Restored paint shine
Restored vacuum lines in engine bay

Among other things :)

What are the above items? Pics? you can email them, screen name here @ yahoo dot com.

The first two are shown in the pics. The last one is said to dampen the vibrations caused by the injection pump better than the old one, presumably because the spring in the old one is worn out. :)