Ok, I've got the 300D in place but the rear transmission mount doesn't fit the bolt holes, and the driveshaft is about 4 inches too long. So, I shoved the 240D to the side while I look for an easy (cheap) way out.

Then I get involved in switching out the automatic trans on the 79 300SD with a parts car that I picked up at the salvage auction. Hmmmm... interesting.... the transmission mount out of the 79 300SD has 4 bolts going into the frame instead of two and big huge slots for transmission position adjustment. And, the driveshaft looks like looks like it is about 4 inches shorter. Can anyone think of a reason why this isn't going to be my cheap and easy solution???? The rear transmission mount looks like it will be much easier to modify than the one out of the 240D.

I bring this up, because someone here (sorry, I forget who) said I would have to pay a hundred Plus bucks to get the old driveshaft shortened. Did I stumble onto a good solution?

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Richard

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