Hi!

I just hit a deer last night and now I'm contemplating the feasibilty of keeping my 300D. A friend of mine just mentioned his desire to sell his Euro gasoline w123 1984 (i don't know what the model is named) for parts as his engine is seized up. I'm wondering if anyone out there knows enough about both types to know what is interchangible. If so would you please reply?

I'm sure I'll need a radiator and fan assembly, probably an oil cooler.

And I'm planning on using his hood and grill and headlight assemblies. Amazingly enough though I hit the deer going at least 50 mph I managed to avoid damaging either front fender. The hood is messed up enough that I can't open it yet. I have not had the chance to look too closely at the damage in the engine compartment.

Very soon after I hit the sucker I saw an autobody shop by the road. That's where the car is sitting now. Convienient for getting an estimate!

Thanks for your time and input.

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1984 300D "Brown (and Blue) Betty" Over 200k but the odometer isn't counting

it is probably a 280e. if so it probably has a rad that is the same as a 240 more or less. not the same as a us spec 300d. no exp tank. there are some 280 engine parts that i could use. so if you get it i would be interested in talking. the steering and brakes are the same and most all of the chassis and brakes.

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.