I think it looks pretty cool in general, and yes would be a great wvo vehicle for hauling it and other things, but if that was done out of a perfectly-fine 123 I'd not like it. Only if the original car was hit in the rear or something. I'd probably also do further work on it to allow a fold down tailgate, it couldn't be allll that hard to make it do that right?

I'll bet its darn fast too!! It probably shed a few hundred pounds at least with that setup.....

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-diesel is not just a fuel, its a way of life-
'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

For all that negative camber in the rear suspension

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You can get farther with a smile and a gun than you can with just a smile.

1984 300D
1985 300CD
1980 300SD
1993 SL500

oh......the.......humanity.

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"spreading a trail of obnoxious where ever we go"
1981 300sd w/ 341,500 miles

http://www.wecrash.com/pics/ddda_banner.gif

If it has the wagon's leveling system, ... it'd be good for 1/2ton. I could use it for my shop truck, would love to have it. Sure beats driving a Chevy PU truck for the shop, and there are so many 123s around in junkyards, who cares if someone chopped one?

The big question is where are the photos that are NOT 5-1/2years old?

- Jeff Miller
190DT

The question of "why no tach?" is answered by, "it's not an '85." There is also no blue transmission vacuum pod under the hood by the master cylinder. Just because you put a newer engine/tranny in something certainly doesn't change the year model.

I ran the VIN on the Russian site and it WAS an '83TD. Since the odo shows the 5k claimed in the ad it would seem the entire dash, not just the pad, was exchanged for the uncracked blue look.

If I'm bidding on a diesel truck it will be one of a little more serious capacity

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Rick
Avid Benz watcher

Previously owned 126's: 2 1981 300SD's, 1987 300SDL, 1991 350SDL,
Previously owned 123's: 1978 300D, 1983 240D, 1985 300D
Previously owned 124: 1994 320TE

Currently:
2004 Toyota Sequoia SR5 206k
2010 Ford Edge 122k
Always looking for the next MB diesel!

Neat looking ride though isn't it.

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Jim

el Mercedes sorta like the el camino's

Great ride. I want it

having it either.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I like it.
Would like to see the bed.

I don't know why you guys are bashing it so hard. It obviously took quite a bit of work and creativity. I think he should be applauded for his ingenuity!

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Love the Bob!

From what I can see I like it. Maybe a lot of us are secretly starved for driving a Mercedes Benz Diesel Truck.

Yeah, we all want a Unimog.

- Jeff Miller
190DT

I think it's a slick idea, even if the execution isn't the greatest

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2002 Ford ZX2
2 x 2013 Honda Civics

If I had a need for a truck, that would be the truck Id want. However, id want to raise it a bit, but not too much, and find more truck-like wheels, wheels more utilitarian yet stylish looking to match the MB lines. Oh, and throw a set of mudflaps on and a chrome roll bar.

I think thats cool.

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Nate

1995 E420
1992 BMW 525i
1984 300D Turbo sold
1993 Volvo 244 sold
1995 Volvo 944T R.I.P!


"The details are not details. They make the product."
-Charles Eames

www.cbs.nu

It needs a set of texas longhorns on the hood.

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Palangi

2004 C240 Wagon 203.261 Baby Benz
2008 ML320 CDI Highway Cruiser
2006 Toyota Prius, Saving the Planet @ 48 mpg
2000 F-150, Destroying the Planet @ 20 mpg



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