My brother saw this and liked it, I'm not too sure about it but I want your guys opinion:
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4350250521.html
"Selling my 1979 300TD non turbo diesel
Runs good power windows work a/c works but needs to be converted & charged interior decent (drivers seat is a little rough though
Like I said motor runs good shifts
Has oil leak from valve cover gasket
I also have about 50+ gals of used motor oil & 10 gals of used cooking oil to go with for biodiesel & a few extra parts to go with it
Thanks for looking
1200 obo"
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzILvykgaHLMQ0d3VlNtdWhMaUpzRFVpeGVkUFU3WEtGU3pr/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzILvykgaHLMSnQza1QxYV9qajFRRzhJeFlJZVY2dmZTSlZ3/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzILvykgaHLMTDhCbmU2YnVjMXhkVW1vWjgyZW5qeWFQbUtB/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzILvykgaHLMVWFod3pKa2pXb2d6aXhsa1ZKSWJmSXFrUUlj/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzILvykgaHLMeC0wSE9yX1I5Q2hXQ1BUR08wM1VSbFJzazhz/edit?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzILvykgaHLMeU5UM21US2JnRTU2NFpDeE5TYXMzN19sVy04/edit?usp=sharing
That is all of the photos I have from the owner. It does not have the 3rd row seat and the SLS is still in place but the owner says he has never put much weight in the back to test it (and I have little knowledge of how to test it).
So yes it has rust, but as I have seen with my dad's 240D it could just have surface rust and the underbody be completely clean. I would personally have to see that obviously, and if there is any underbody rust run away. Some of the parts on my dad's 240D might go into this if we decide to part that out. I can't tell if that back seat has holes in it or what, or what, same if there is a hole in the headliner or not, just not good pictures.
Assuming we determine this is a decent car (just looks pretty rough to me from the pics), if he gets this I know he will want a turbo engine. Will the SLS pump mate up to any OM617 turbo or just ones from 300TDs? How about an OM602? I know he will want a manual, either a 4 speed out of a 240D or a 5 speed out of a W201 or W124. Anything else to look out for with these?