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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2012, 02:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By Toxophilite
You mean the area under the back seat? Or into...

You mean the area under the back seat? Or into the trunk area?

I did the floorboards and the rocker panels(?) other than the jack points which are obviously , currently toast.
So there's no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2012, 02:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By Toxophilite
I appreciate your insight. Just so you know I'm...

I appreciate your insight.
Just so you know I'm looking for opinion rather than someone to make a decision for me :) The resposibilty is of course all mine.
I guess what I should've asked is :
In...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-23-2012, 01:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By Toxophilite
hmmm weld it or weld the frame rails on my...

hmmm
weld it or weld the frame rails on my wagon??
decisions decisions
Is this bad to be driving?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By Toxophilite
Dirty Pictures of my Cars Bottom

Okay , some photos
It's raining here and things are dripping through
I've redone the floorboards and front seat mounts on both sides of this car and was wondering about this inner wheel well...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By Toxophilite
No takers?

No takers?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-22-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,620
Posted By Toxophilite
Wheel oh well. 1980 300D W123

I have a 80 300D W123
There's some rust on the bottom just in front of the rear wheel wells
I've noticed that the inner side of the wheel well has rusted out where it joins the body (just behind...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2012, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By Toxophilite
Heeeeeeyyy that's my car, though yours is...

Heeeeeeyyy that's my car, though yours is probably less rusty by the looks of it.
Sharp eyes on the seats, they were out as I was fixing the floorboards.
I didn't care for the 20km seatbelts it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2012, 03:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By Toxophilite
Well Compared to my mom's echo, most of the...

Well
Compared to my mom's echo, most of the W123s I've driven aren't exactly drag racers, But I've had no problem getting up to freeway speed on the on ramps etc.
Perhaps it's been mechanically...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-18-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By Toxophilite
240Delighted

Prior to owning a 240D (auto) all I read about them was how painfully slow they were etc etc.
Now I own one (1981) with 268,00 miles! on it.(that's a lot of miles)
I wonder if it's all hooey
Mine...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-14-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By Toxophilite
240 gearing

I'd heard that the 240D (76 to 85) rear ends/differentials are geared lower than the 300Ds
Is this true?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,956
Posted By Toxophilite
Initially I was just asking a question about the...

Initially I was just asking a question about the undercoating!
funny!

I'm also consulting with my mechanical engineer Dad who'd maintained and repaired his own Luscombe airplane for about 50...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,956
Posted By Toxophilite
By the way I'm replacing an area(after cutting...

By the way I'm replacing an area(after cutting away to good metal) about 1 inch up the side and at most 3 inches horizontally

So I measured the original floorboard steel of the 240D with a digital...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,956
Posted By Toxophilite
The sheet metal I have is from a 1950s organ...

The sheet metal I have is from a 1950s organ chassis
I have a large sheet that's at least as thick if not thicker than the current floor board material. and a a couple of long 8" wide pieces that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,956
Posted By Toxophilite
I appreciate your concern and I am already...

I appreciate your concern
and I am already aware the danger
However
At no point in my post does it say I'm going to be welding the galvanized metal, and when there was a misunderstanding about it...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,956
Posted By Toxophilite
I'm pop rivetting , with seam filler Perhaps I...

I'm pop rivetting , with seam filler
Perhaps I should've made that clearer
The sheet metal is vintage organ chassis, I have a fair bit of varying thickness. adequate for the job
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-08-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,956
Posted By Toxophilite
Fun with Floorboards!

So I got this cute little 1980 240D for a reasonable price cause I knew the floorboards needed fixing.
It has the typical rust through in the corner between the floorboards and the sides, making for...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2012, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,589
Posted By Toxophilite
towing with Manual 240D W123 ?

How's towing with a manual 240D W123 ?
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-13-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,990
Posted By Toxophilite
240D running hot

My 1980 240D manual is running a little hot
About 95-100
I recently changed the water pump
Could this be a thermostat thing (do they fail open or closed)

what elese could it be?
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-06-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,036
Posted By Toxophilite
Well I was just checking out the problem area...

Well
I was just checking out the problem area again
Ahhh time spent under a mercedes!
It looks like it's mostly the cross member right where it meets the frame rails
The sway bar attaches to the...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-06-2012, 02:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,036
Posted By Toxophilite
I was planning on making a close copy of the curt...

I was planning on making a close copy of the curt hitch available for this car
It requires removal of the bumper , hooks up there, and has supports that extend a short way back (maybe a foot)and...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-04-2012, 11:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,036
Posted By Toxophilite
I wish I had a picture of it handy But you're...

I wish I had a picture of it handy
But you're referring to the one that the back of the differential is attached to right?
Also the unit that the front inside end of the two frame rails attach to
...
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 04-04-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,036
Posted By Toxophilite
Weeeell upon further examination It looks the...

Weeeell
upon further examination It looks the primary rust is where the lighter gauge cross member meets the frame rail on either side
The frame rails only show rust in this particular area and no...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-04-2012, 02:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By Toxophilite
THanks I'll check that No further ideas on...

THanks I'll check that

No further ideas on this??

I'm not familiar with the 190D
Are there similarities with the w123s autos
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-01-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 896
Posted By Toxophilite
190D auto only shifts manually

I'm looking at an 87 190D auto non turbo now
I'm told it shifts manually but won't automatically
Curious
A mechanic supposedly said it was a "valve body"

I'm new to the 190D woprld but I've...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-31-2012, 01:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,201
Posted By Toxophilite
I really couldn't agree more I could always...

I really couldn't agree more
I could always say..how about $250?
I'd prefer cash thanks..
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,201
Posted By Toxophilite
Haha I was thinking $200-$250 tops. That leaves...

Haha
I was thinking $200-$250 tops. That leaves me funds to buy a seat wheels and tires, a battery and floorboards or sheet metal...hmmmmm
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2012, 05:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,201
Posted By Toxophilite
a couple more the engine, the bad drivers seat

a couple more
the engine, the bad drivers seat
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2012, 05:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,201
Posted By Toxophilite
Here are some photos The car has 240,00 km ...

Here are some photos
The car has 240,00 km
The drivers side door isn't loose but when closed (it requires a good push to latch) It's inset on the front fender side and sticking out on the rear...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-30-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,201
Posted By Toxophilite
None currently I'll get some photos tomorrow

None currently
I'll get some photos tomorrow
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-29-2012, 11:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,201
Posted By Toxophilite
hmm What do you guys think A couple hundred...

hmm
What do you guys think
A couple hundred for this car? as a project
It does have a competely rebuilt motor
but does need wheels and a battery (which I can get)
A new drivers seat..and a hood...
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