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Originally Posted by don-vee
Haha, no, I'm not using original A-bone brakes! I was intending on using the Mercedes rear out of whatever donor car I get, provided it fits ok. Up front I am using a drilled straight-axle out of a Dodge A100 with a transverse leaf, and of course an adjustable proportioning valve to balance things out. I think I'll probably go with the 616 or 617 engine like you said, what did they come in? Man, ain't I all full of questions?
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Hey Don,
Welcome to the forum and great project idea! It brings me back to when I was younger working for a bodyshop and help build ’32, ‘37, and ’40 Ford streetrods (real steel bodies with wood frames - not fiberglass) and a ’48 Studebaker. These cars would be “different” if they had diesels instead of the typical small block Chevy or Ford. Especially if they ran on vegetable oil!
But here is my question… Since the donor Mercedes rear will most likely be independent, why put a straight axle of front. Why not an IFS? (Mustang II aftermarket type?)
Richard
BTW – here is some info that might be handy to you.
Non-Turbo Motors
1977-1983 240D W123 Chassis OM616.912 2.4L 4 cylinder.
1977-1981 300D W123 Chassis OM617.912 3.0L 5 cylinder.
1977-1981 300CD (Coupe) W123 Chassis OM617.912 3.0L 5 cylinder.
1978-1980 300TD (Wagon) W123 Chassis OM617.912 3.0L 5 cylinder.
1984-1986 190D 2.2: W201 chassis, OM601.911 4 cylinder aluminum head.
1987-1989 190D 2.5: W201 chassis, OM602.921 5 cylinder aluminum head.
Turbo Motors
1978-1980 300SD W116 Chassis OM617.950 3.0L 5 cylinder.
1981-1985 300SD W126 Chassis OM617.950 3.0L 5 cylinder.
1982-1985 300D W123 Chassis OM617.952 3.0L 5 cylinder.
1982-1985 300CD (Coupe) W123 Chassis OM617.952 3.0L 5 cylinder.
1981-1985 300TD (Wagon) W123 Chassis OM617.952 3.0L 5 cylinder.
1987 190D 2.5 Turbo: W201 Chassis OM602.961 2.5L 5 cylinder aluminum head.
1986-1987 300SD: W126 Chassis OM603.961.3.0L 6 cylinder Aluminum head.
1986-1987 300SDL: W126 Chassis OM603.961.3.0L 6 cylinder Aluminum head.
1990-1991 350SDL: W126 Chassis OM603.970 3.5L 6 cylinder Aluminum head. ”Rod Bender”
1987 300D: W124 Chassis OM603.960 3.0L 6 cylinder Aluminum head.
1987 300TD: W124 (Wagon) Chassis OM603.960 3.0L 6 cylinder Aluminum head.
1990-1993 300D 2.5: W124 Chassis OM602.962 2.5L 5 cylinder Aluminum head.