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Dubyagee 03-15-2022 07:22 PM

Flat towing an 83 300D
 
Is it possible to flat tow or dolly tow an 83 300D? Just bought one and need to go get it. About a two hour drive.

t walgamuth 03-15-2022 09:39 PM

If it is a stick put it in neutral, if an automatic unhook the driveshaft.

Dubyagee 03-15-2022 09:51 PM

What I figured. Thanks

Dubyagee 03-15-2022 10:17 PM

Flat towing an 83 300D
 
I should be able to undo the rear flex joint and tie the shaft off to the side. We will see.

Figured I would ask someone more experienced than I.

t walgamuth 03-16-2022 09:00 AM

That works....but there is not a lot of space around the ds in the tunnel.

Dubyagee 03-19-2022 07:56 PM

Flat towing an 83 300D
 
Worked perfectly. Got it home. 140000 mile 83 300D. Nothing has been hacked. No smoke or blowby. Sun worn paint and a cloth interior. Even has cold AC. For $800.00

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barry12345 03-31-2022 05:53 AM

Sounds like a euro model. Decent find today for us do it yourself types.
lucky a flipper did not find it before you.

Dubyagee 03-31-2022 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barry12345 (Post 4226521)
Sounds like a euro model. Decent find today for us do it yourself types.
lucky a flipper did not find it before you.


I got it from a “flipper” whos wife didnt like looking at it.

Hes sending me a bunch of parts as well. I guess he is done with old Mercs.

CDTurbo001 04-01-2022 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barry12345 (Post 4226521)
Sounds like a euro model. Decent find today for us do it yourself types.
lucky a flipper did not find it before you.

No such thing as a euro turbo sedan.

OP, great score!

tyl604 04-01-2022 04:17 PM

What will it take to get it running? It only has about 300,000 miles left in the engine.

Dubyagee 04-02-2022 05:40 AM

It runs and drives. Needs a water pump, brakes (just because) and tires. It has new ball joints and tie rods.


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