For Sale: 1981 300SD 4 speed and lots of parts! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

DrewGerhan · #1 05-17-2011, 10:13 PM

Well guys, I think it is time to put my SD up for sale. I just bought a Powerstroke and cannot justify the two vehicles currently, as much as I love the old girl.

I guess I'll start.... (sorry if seems scatter brained, its not in any particular order)

Bought it back in 2005. Had 175,xxx miles if I remember correctly. Just your run of the mill SD. Bone Stock. Had the normal quirks, tach amp broke, window regulator clips broke, needed valve adjustment and so on. Did all this and got it up to snuff. It has been my daily driver since I got it. Long trips, short trips. Never misses a beat. 400 mile round trip home last weekend, 26 mpg. The odometer reads 298,xxx miles, but is not the original cluster (changed when trans swapped). Original cluster included and has 18x,xxx miles (removed summer 2010).

Last summer I took out the old automatic trans and swapped in a manual from an 82 240D. New clutch, pressure plate, throwout bearing, master cylinder, flywheel resurfaced, fabbed a driveshaft, modified speedo from 300D..... really did not leave anything out. This really makes the car more driveable and fun to drive!

Other than that she is mostly stock. ALDA has been removed and timing is at 24* BTDC. She is quite peppy. Wastegate is set to 12psi. EGR junk was removed from the valve cover and vacuum was simplified when the manual was put in. Had a hood stack on it for a month or two and used an extra hood. Took it off and put the straight pipe back on. Triple gauge pod on drivers A pillar, voltmeter, pyrometer and boost.

New parts.... where to start?
I've got all my receipts in a folder, but thats at home and I'm at school.
All new parts during Summer 2010:
clutch disc
pressure plate
throwout bearing
pilot bearing
master cylinder
trans mount
carrier bearing and mount
motor mounts
tie rods (both sides)
rear calipers
rear pads (ceramic)
rear rotors
front pads (ceramic)
front rotors
front wheel bearings and seals
air filter
manifold gasket
updated primer pump

Other new parts since purchased:
49 series battery (7 year)
five Bosch glow plugs
manual glow plug relay
updated AL129X alternator
front calipers
front shocks
rear shocks (HD)
silverstar ultra headlights
leds in instrument cluster and turn signals
hood pad
removable hood emblem
lower oil cooler line
straight pipe exhaust
keyless entry system installed all four doors

I'm sure there is more that I am forgetting put this is going off memory. I'll update if I think of anything else.

I did put an Alpine headunit in 2 years ago with iPod control and everything. In the trunk is a 400w (I think) amp for the four speakers and an 800w amp for the two 12' Pioneer subs. The headunit and four speakers go with the car. The two amps and subs stay with me or can be included for extra. The front speakers are Pioneer 4x6s and the two rear were custom fit into the rear shelf that I reinforced with 1/4" plywood. They are Pioneer 6x9s.

As far as rust goes, it has been a northern car. The worst spot has got to be in the drivers side fenderwell thing in the trunk. The bottom is about gone and there is a hole above the tire. The drivers door has a rust hole about the size of a dime that I sanded down and POR-15'ed this summer to try to stop. There is another spot on both front fenders by the turn signals that has rust bubbles too. The passenger side behind the front tire is rusty too. Its about where the passenger would put their feet except under the car. Floorboards are solid though. From my memory, thats all I can think of. Again, I'll update if I think of any more.

Now for the bonus stuff.... the spare parts. I have been to the junkyard countless times. Not necessarily needing something every time, so I have accumulated quite a few parts. List is from memory so updates come if stuff is remembered.
two MW injection pumps
one M injection pump and lines
exhaust manifold
set of tail lights
at least a dozen injectors
homemade injector pop tester
16" Centra (?) wheels
set of chrome lug nuts
two instrument clusters and associated gauges
first aid kit
factory tool kit
extra wiper blades
ignition lock
rear brake hoses
countless emblems (gas, diesel and star)
glow plug relay
window switches
various dash switches
two brake fluid resivoirs
automatic brake pedal assembly
brake master cylinder
air cleaner assembly
spectre air cleaner and elbow set up for propane injection (hose, regulator and solenoid too)
a/c hose
two intercoolers from 1st and 2nd gen Talon
power stering pump
two or three cruise actuators
front seat track and motors
power door switches
sunshade visors
speaker grilles

Pictures of the car from this summer:

Video with the stack (since removed):

Replacement vehicle (not for sale):

As far as pricing goes, I do not want to split everything up and part the car, but might if thats what it takes to get it sold. I'd like to get $3000 for the car and the parts. $3250 if you want the subs and amps too. This of course is not a final price by any means. If you want it and have an offer, send me a PM. Worst I'll say is no.

The car is currently in Athens, OH (Ohio University) and it will be in Avon Lake, OH (44012) on Memorial Day weekend. If you are local to either place and want to look at it, shoot me a PM and we can arrange something. It is in covered parking right now and is not a problem to come see it.

Once again, everything above is from memory and I will add/change things if I remember them and what not. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

Drew

DrewGerhan · #2 05-19-2011, 11:52 PM

Almost 100 views and no one is interested? Is the price too high?

Angel · #3 05-20-2011, 10:09 AM

I wouldnt say that the price is too high - there aren't many stick-shift W126's out there. Between the parts you replaced and the parts you've collected, your price is not out of line...

Problem here is that most of us are either cheap (ie- we dont buy cars for more than $1k) or we are looking for a car with a lot of life left in it - and when you start talking about rust (which 99% of 300SD's have...) you pretty quickly turn off the guy who is looking for a 'perfect example'.

Normally, we'd ask for detailed pics of the rust - but thats a big two-way street - detailed pics make the rust look horrible and terminal more often than they convince someone that "it'll be fine for at least another 5 or 10 years...". You mentioend that you POR-15's one of the rust spots, are the rest of them treated ?

...Or take it to benzworld or craigslist to sell - Throw the word "Biodiesel" in there and youll get hits =)

Lastly - the stack - since its in a picture, we dont know whether its on or not. You can clarify with text all you want (I read it)but some dont) and frankly, that stack is enough to turn off a lot of readers from an appearance stay-off-my-lawn point of view =) I'd lose that picture if the car doesnt look like that right now.

That being said - IMHO: what you've done is pretty cool- you have the sweetest setup- a bulletproof OM617 turbo and a stick shift.

Not trying to be rude, just my opinion. You have a nice machine, but It might take a while to find a buyer at a price you are happy with.

Angel · #4 05-20-2011, 10:23 AM

Oh, and I spent a few years in Athens myself once upon a time. Somewhere in the land of SMO there might be a program with my name on it.
Thats a beautiful part of the state/country. Enjoy the roads out there.

-John

SwampYankee · #5 05-21-2011, 06:01 PM

I still dig the stack.

GLWtS!

DrewGerhan · #6 05-21-2011, 06:14 PM

I appreciate the feedback. I understand that the stack is not for everyone. I did use an extra hood, so the original one is in good shape. As far as the turbo goes, it was not damaged or anything from the stack. Always covered in rain and what not.

Took some videos of the car today to help with any clarification and just more info.

stcbenz83 · #7 05-22-2011, 03:02 PM

wow, that SD is awsome man!

Second what angel said. Specially in the first sentence or 2.

goodluck with the sale

MERC Master · #8 05-26-2011, 02:35 PM

what is the top speed of the Super SD

ashedd · #9 05-26-2011, 03:02 PM

wanna station wagon?

I wouldn't mind having another SD, I surely dont need this TD

DrewGerhan · #10 05-26-2011, 03:34 PM

No shaggin wagons here. Haha

The fastest I have had it is 65 mph because that is the speed limit....... bahahaha

DrewGerhan · #11 05-28-2011, 12:00 AM

Car has got to go! It is back in Avon Lake (suburb of Cleveland) now. I would like to see it go to someone that can appreciate it rather than eBay, but if it gets no attention here then I've got to. I'm open to offers. If the price is no good, shoot me an email with your best price. It might just work out.

stcbenz83 · #12 05-29-2011, 12:26 AM

how much are you looking to get out of it man?

DrewGerhan · #13 05-29-2011, 12:43 AM

PM sent

AlexTheSeal · #14 06-01-2011, 04:19 PM

Are those black wheels on the car in the picture the 16" Centras that you listed in your "junkyard haul" list?

I could be wrong, but all the Centra wheels I've seen with the right offset for a 126 had a flattish face with a lot of little spokes, sort of like the "bottlecap" wheels on early '80s BMWs. Those look like some other brand of AMG knockoffs.

Alex

DrewGerhan · #15 06-01-2011, 05:46 PM

They could be knock offs. I'm really not sure. I got them when I bought an AMG 500SE so they could be knock offs but the SE had a legit AMG body kit on it. Couldn't find any markings on the wheels. Someone else has the same ones and said they were Centras so that where I got it from.