Operation Dirty Penny - '75 Merc 240D

[dineno]

Is the copper starting to kind of wear off, or am I just seeing things? I'm still very interested in this process

I actually had to sand the parts off that look "worn" because I hadn't cleaned the steel well enough in those spots. The plating won't rub off once it's on there good. I've even taken a buffing wheel and 2000 grit to it in spots that were solid and it held up great.

[P78]

Is the copper starting to kind of wear off, or am I just seeing things?

Now I can actually see the neglected side lol.

things are moving fast now

what's your projected drive it out of the shop date? (i deliberately didn't say finished )

[shredgnar_]

oh no, i've reached the end, I'm not sure what to do with my life anymore. 1-21 was a good read thank you. motivating me to get mine ready for paint tomorrow. can't wait for it to be done.

@ChubbyChowder - it looks like a spot that would have been rubbed when putting the motor back in?

[CubbyChowder]

Is the copper starting to kind of wear off, or am I just seeing things? I'm still very interested in this process

[dineno]

Finally got the car on the ground and moved it off the wall. Now I can actually see the neglected side lol. Been doing some hardcore long overdue spring cleaning around the shop too. It's starting to look organized again. More pics of the new setup to follow.

[Design]

i like it

[dineno]

Ok W114/115 friends, I'm looking for a donor roof off a sedan. Anyone know where I can find one?

[P78]

But keeping it diesel


I belive 87-88 models have the best 300td engines, better then 90's models

[dineno]

is it still the 240d lump?

cuz i've been too amazed by the pics to read in this thread

Still the slow 240D with the auto trans. I'm likely going to swap it out for the late model 300td with manual trans during the summer.

[P78]

is it still the 240d lump?

cuz i've been too amazed by the pics to read in this thread

[dineno]

Finally got the motor back in. Had to go at it solo tonight, but still got it in and bolted up in under 30 minutes. Maybe the only thing that has been a breeze with this car.

[dineno]

Even if you don't fnish, you can still come hang and hear the rest of us talk about how these cars are like abusive girlfriends that say they love you every time they hit you. lol

I'll definitely have to meet the W114/115 group. And after only 2 months driving the thing last summer I already know what you mean lol

[that_dude]

I'm starting to fear that I won't be done in time. Working long hours every night to try to finish but been having to cut corners here and there and I'm not sure I want to leave out anything in the original plan :/

Even if you don't fnish, you can still come hang and hear the rest of us talk about how these cars are like abusive girlfriends that say they love you every time they hit you. lol

[dineno]

Hi!

Very nice build, I would also grab the chance to contribute to your build, since I am Hungarian I translated the missing parts

C: generator regulator
F3: brake fluid level encoder
F4: brake fluid indicator
G1: glow indicator (for glow plugs)
J3: interior lights
J4, J5: door switch for the interior lights
W3: wiper switch for the foot

Hope I could help, if you have any questions left feel free to contact!

edit: I've just realised that 'index' is a Hungarian term, if you haven't found out already, 'index' always means 'turn indicator light'

Oh wow, thank you for that. I was trying to figure out the untranslated ones by process of elimination but some just weren't making sense.

[Dutch]

Hi!

Very nice build, I would also grab the chance to contribute to your build, since I am Hungarian I translated the missing parts

C: generator regulator
F3: brake fluid level encoder
F4: brake fluid indicator
G1: glow indicator (for glow plugs)
J3: interior lights
J4, J5: door switch for the interior lights
W3: wiper switch for the foot

Hope I could help, if you have any questions left feel free to contact!

edit: I've just realised that 'index' is a Hungarian term, if you haven't found out already, 'index' always means 'turn indicator light'

Good guy Veesenmayer

Still an awesome build. Can't wait to see this thing finished!!