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  • I've secretly always wanted a wagon, so I bought a 1981 300TD W123

    Hey guys figured it's time to start my build thread. The car is a classic white 1981 Mercedes 300TD turbodiesel estate. It needs some work, but I got it from a very cool guy for an awesome price. It has 200k miles on it, and has a shit load of service records, including a new transmission straight from Mercedes of Eugene.

    Mods so far are:
    • Bosch high spec headlamps (PO did them)
    • OEM euro mudflaps (PO did them)
    • Alpine headunit with bluetooth
    • Alpine 4 inch front speakers with modified grilles
    • Alpine 4 inch rear speakers
    • Privat Remembers (17x8 ET36 front & 17x9 ET30 rear)
    • federal SS595's in 205 45 R17
    • Manual boost controller
    • Temporary boost gauge till I order my VDO gauge
    • Cheesy chrome turndown exhaust tip
    • DIY frech spec fogs
    • DIY color matched grille insert and headlight louvers in dark grey
    • Grille badges off of my old W123's


    Why the fake wheels? I got into my dream school, and it is going to be extremely expensive tuition. Even with two scholarships, it's still bloody expensive.

    Tomorrow I'm going to the junkyard to yank a set of springs from a wrecked wagon, and I'll start taking my angle grinder to them.

    BTW sorry for the instagram photos, I haven't used my SLR much with this new turd yet.


    Next up will be low, spacers, straight pipe, euro spec corner lamps, new passenger side tail lamp, factory crossbars, vintage stuttgartt license plates, and some rust/paint work.

    Pics of the progress somewhat in order.

















    And that is where I'm at so far. I've only had it for 2 weeks, so bear with me.
    1981 300TD 4 speed
    2000 BMW M5

    Mike Finnelly
    , on Flickr
    IG @michaelfinnelly

  • #2
    Good looking build so far, can't wait to see this get low

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    • #3
      love these wagons, cant wait to see what you do with it
      2011 Outback 2.5i 6MT #subarubaru - daily/off-pavement adventure vehicle
      2001 BMW 325i Wagon 6MT #daswagoon - wife's #becauseracewagon
      1996 Suburban 2500 TD #superbbourbon - tow bitch/people hauler

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      • #4
        looks great, a little lower on those wheels and itll be amazing
        Insta Mintyhinrichs

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        • #5
          Nice, I have that head unit and love it.

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          • #6
            set it on the floor!!!!! haha cant wait to see this done

            IG: Nick475

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            • #7
              cool wagon, can't wait to see it slammed
              Check out my Alfa restoration here:

              https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8l...7WzTiNj8Xy6C4A

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              • #8
                As an honorary carpool buddy, I must say it's nice to see you finally put up a build-thread. You know what I think of it already, but time to get rid of that donk gap amigo


                instagram: @elliotjlong

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                • #9
                  I see you. Looks real good man! Gonna be sick when its slammed.
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                  • #10
                    those mud flaps are so pimp, love that its a diesel.
                    Originally posted by s t a y g o l d
                    and don't trash talk people, that's for hos at the club.
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                    • #11
                      make those mudflaps scrape
                      Lucas
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                      Originally posted by LCG
                      High 21! It's like a high 5 but includes both hands, both feet and a boner.

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                      • #12
                        Jelly
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                        • #13
                          Thanks for all the love guys! I'll be sure to keep you updated.

                          Don't think I'm going to make it to the junkyard tomorrow. I got some lil thing injected into my arm under the skin to collect skin info. Hurts like a bitch, and limits my range of motion. The two other shots didn't help either I guess.
                          1981 300TD 4 speed
                          2000 BMW M5

                          Mike Finnelly
                          , on Flickr
                          IG @michaelfinnelly

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                          • #14
                            love this! now go so low u rip those mud flaps off no matter how great they look

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Belvader View Post
                              love this! now go so low u rip those mud flaps off no matter how great they look
                              Don't get me wrong I totally want to, but they are legitimately impossible to find for sale even in Europe.

                              If they weren't so perfect I'd drag them on their tits.

                              Here is a quick rendition of the height I want, that is until I bag it.

                              Last edited by mike-81-240d; 02-27-2013, 06:06 PM.
                              1981 300TD 4 speed
                              2000 BMW M5

                              Mike Finnelly
                              , on Flickr
                              IG @michaelfinnelly

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