There have been soooo many proud and memorable moments of accomplishments I don`t know where to start.
As far as the MB`s go, it was removing the whole rear suspention out form under the 85 300D to replace the Trailing Arms and Bushings, Sub Frame Bushings, Diff and Diff mount and new Axles. then sliding it all back in and button it up.
Replacing the Auto Trans for a 4-spd manual from a 82 240D, Peddle assy, Drive Line work, Clutch and finally getting the damn thing bled and working.
Dragging the car home 800 miles after the Timing Chain took a hike. then removing the engine and driving 400 miles and back for the new one.
Just finishing up on the front end rebuild on this same 85, upper Control Arms, Lower Ball Joints and the Tortion bar from a 85 300TD and related Bushings. Used Steering Knuckle assy from a 90 SEL. (yes they are a direct fit) just need to reinstall the engine.
Now if I can pull off rebuilding a 5-spd Nissan manual trans for my 82 Datsun PU. have 3 trans apart. have to replace the 5th gear in a fairly low milage one that has a much lower OD 5th. have a junk one that has the proper gears for the swap. hope this comes together this afternoon.
This will be my latest proud moment.
Tools? I have a bunch of them, but never the right one when I need it. so always buying another one.
Garage? No, wish I did would make life much easier. But I would probably have it full of MB parts and would still be working under the Shade tree.
Before I install the Hubs and Rotors on the 85, I want to up grade to the W126 Vented Rotors. 2nd Gen is larger (I have those) than the 1st Gen Rotor which uses a 14" wheel. I go to 2nd gen then have to upgrade to a 15" wheel or larger. I need tires for sure, but no wheels. what to do?
Iam 69 and keeping at it and see no end to it.
Charlie