84' Mercedes G-wagen turbo diesel, SWB, lifted, 35's, 5spd, Pittsburgh PA.
- Thread starter m635dude
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BrettinSanAntonio
Observer
What's the center of gravity like with the lift and taller tires? Do you get that funny feeling when leaning over?
I'm shocked you still have it. If I get back in the market, I'm heading over to pick it up.
I'm shocked you still have it. If I get back in the market, I'm heading over to pick it up.
m635dude
Observer
At first it did take a little getting use to when it leans. This has been my first lifted truck so I definitely had a learning curve. It's amazing though how stable it really is. On the road it can take fairly tight curves pretty darn well. The springs are super soft so it tilts a good bit on entry, but once it's set it's totally predictable and handles really well. Off-road it's also pretty good, but again don't have much to compare it against. I haven't ever had the feeling of it tipping over though and I've had it on some fairly extreme angles.
Thank you! :smiley_drive:
floor boards
More here: http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q66/M635dude/g-wagen/?start=all
I'll try to get some better pics of the interior/ undercarriage. I took these at night with a light so some things didn't turn out right and look off.
- Adam West
Interested...
Awesome looking truck! I am recently in the market for a new (to me) car after I recently got in an accident..
How is the street ability of your truck?
How flexible is the price range your in, I dont want to offend but 23k is a bit out of the range for the moment.. pm me please! Id love to chat
Awesome looking truck! I am recently in the market for a new (to me) car after I recently got in an accident..
How is the street ability of your truck?
How flexible is the price range your in, I dont want to offend but 23k is a bit out of the range for the moment.. pm me please! Id love to chat
m635dude
Observer
Sorry to hear about the accident, hopefully everyone was ok. I find the truck to be very street-able actually for how extreme it is. The biggest thing is that when on the highway (70mph), if the road surface dips down or changes the truck wants to pull fairly hard. It took a little getting use to for me, but after a little while I became very comfortable driving it and I know when to expect it so it's not an issue for me.
As far as stop and go traffic it's actually pretty nice. It's not really fast, but it still keeps up with traffic well and is really fun with the 5spd. It really lets you control the power and makes sure you have it when you need it. The brakes aren't the best, but they are by no means bad. They will really pull you to a stop if you need them to and with the diesel you don't have to use them much because the motor slows it down anyways. I've found it very livable as a daily driver.
If I were to use this truck though everyday, I'd probably get a different set of wheels and tires for it for road use. I think that would really help with the pulling on the highway. And if I only used it on the road and not off-road I'd lower it down and maybe change out the gears, but by doing that, it would ruin the truck in my mind.
I'm fairly flexible on the $23k. If your serious it doesn't hurt to make and offer and we can go from there.
Thanks Zimm
It's parked for the winter now and when I go over to the garage and see it I just want to climb over stuff with it haha. Hope you have a happy holidays.Hello, that's a cool vehicle, I like that rear bumper - solid!
But how do you know the vehicle left the factory in late 83, then it could be a 1984 model as they produce next years models from september?
From the VIN number it looks like it is outside the 1983 production series, i.e an early or mid 1982 model, then stored for shipment to Congo (order 632), but instead imported to the US in 1983/84? From what I can see from your pictures you got the early 1982 style small brake booster and early brake fluid reservoar, old style switches on dashboard and early style center dashboard console. I looked up the data card, here's what I found - with reservations. Cheers!
VIN: WDB46023217030901
Body: 3
Plant: 61
Model: 300GD244x4
Baumuster: 460232
Chassi ident: 17030901
Body 460538 10
Delivery date:
Order nummer: 632-9100010
Dealer: (632)
Engine: 110994 10 003713
Transmission: 717421 10 000014
Transfer case: 750602 10 028900
Steering: 765502 10 003339
Front Axle: 730300 10 7029552
Rear axle: 741502 10 7529104
Rims: SUEDRAD
Tires: Primary 201Q76565 Rear: 201Q76565
Interior: 9007
Paint: 3002
Code Теxt
A70 Differential Lock, front Axle
A71 Differential lock, rear axle
C70 Rear two-piece bumper
E40 Trailer plug socket,7-pole
E63 Becker radio set europa cassette kurier
F66 Glove compartment, lockable
G48 Five-speed transmission
G75 Speedometer adapter
H20 Heat-absorbing glass all round
H22 Heated rear window
J38 Tachometer
L66 Additional interior lamp, above rear end door
Q51 Reinforced trailer coupling, ball-head type, low mounted
S30 Driver's seat headrest
S32 Co-driver's seat headrest
S64 Seat bench safety belts
S71 1-seat lengthwise seat bench, right
S72 1-seat lengthwise seat bench, left
V05 Interior trim, upgraded version
V18 Interior trim in black
W73 Rocker panel on rear panel door
W83 Rear window wiper/washer)
Y10 First aid box
Y16 Fire extinguisher
Y44 Warning triangle
Z98 Bill of materials order
3002 Carmine red
In 1984 many of these equipment codes was not optional but became standard in all production.
S59 would have been recaro seats, must be mounted later.
H02 would have been air conditioner.
P39 for enlarged fenders use wide tires.
R78 for light alloy wheels for wide tires.
With such a nice vehicle you should mount the 463-model plastic covers that fit inside the 460-model fenders, pretty nice price on them.
There is a bit more work on the front fenders than the rear, but it's worth for protecion against water and dirt, etc. Here are the 463 part numbers,
or you should check if they don't produce specific 460/461-model inside fenders now!
A 463 884 01 22 Front, right.
A 463 884 00 22 Front, left.
A 463 884 05 22 Right rear
A 463 884 04 22 Left rear
16x Mounting bracket: A 463 881 20 14 (stainless steel)
Check out here how it is done; (might use google translate?)
http://www.hanshehl.de/tipp1_1.htm
http://www.hanshehl.de/tipp1.htm
http://www.hanshehl.de/tipp1_1.htm#b12
http://www.hanshehl.de/tipp1.htm#b4
But how do you know the vehicle left the factory in late 83, then it could be a 1984 model as they produce next years models from september?
From the VIN number it looks like it is outside the 1983 production series, i.e an early or mid 1982 model, then stored for shipment to Congo (order 632), but instead imported to the US in 1983/84? From what I can see from your pictures you got the early 1982 style small brake booster and early brake fluid reservoar, old style switches on dashboard and early style center dashboard console. I looked up the data card, here's what I found - with reservations. Cheers!
VIN: WDB46023217030901
Body: 3
Plant: 61
Model: 300GD244x4
Baumuster: 460232
Chassi ident: 17030901
Body 460538 10
Delivery date:
Order nummer: 632-9100010
Dealer: (632)
Engine: 110994 10 003713
Transmission: 717421 10 000014
Transfer case: 750602 10 028900
Steering: 765502 10 003339
Front Axle: 730300 10 7029552
Rear axle: 741502 10 7529104
Rims: SUEDRAD
Tires: Primary 201Q76565 Rear: 201Q76565
Interior: 9007
Paint: 3002
Code Теxt
A70 Differential Lock, front Axle
A71 Differential lock, rear axle
C70 Rear two-piece bumper
E40 Trailer plug socket,7-pole
E63 Becker radio set europa cassette kurier
F66 Glove compartment, lockable
G48 Five-speed transmission
G75 Speedometer adapter
H20 Heat-absorbing glass all round
H22 Heated rear window
J38 Tachometer
L66 Additional interior lamp, above rear end door
Q51 Reinforced trailer coupling, ball-head type, low mounted
S30 Driver's seat headrest
S32 Co-driver's seat headrest
S64 Seat bench safety belts
S71 1-seat lengthwise seat bench, right
S72 1-seat lengthwise seat bench, left
V05 Interior trim, upgraded version
V18 Interior trim in black
W73 Rocker panel on rear panel door
W83 Rear window wiper/washer)
Y10 First aid box
Y16 Fire extinguisher
Y44 Warning triangle
Z98 Bill of materials order
3002 Carmine red
In 1984 many of these equipment codes was not optional but became standard in all production.
S59 would have been recaro seats, must be mounted later.
H02 would have been air conditioner.
P39 for enlarged fenders use wide tires.
R78 for light alloy wheels for wide tires.
With such a nice vehicle you should mount the 463-model plastic covers that fit inside the 460-model fenders, pretty nice price on them.
There is a bit more work on the front fenders than the rear, but it's worth for protecion against water and dirt, etc. Here are the 463 part numbers,
or you should check if they don't produce specific 460/461-model inside fenders now!
A 463 884 01 22 Front, right.
A 463 884 00 22 Front, left.
A 463 884 05 22 Right rear
A 463 884 04 22 Left rear
16x Mounting bracket: A 463 881 20 14 (stainless steel)
Check out here how it is done; (might use google translate?)
http://www.hanshehl.de/tipp1_1.htm
http://www.hanshehl.de/tipp1.htm
http://www.hanshehl.de/tipp1_1.htm#b12
http://www.hanshehl.de/tipp1.htm#b4
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snyder.hunter
Adventurer
A bump for this thread. Adam is a stand up guy and the truck is super nice, it is quite nice around town. He has every right to ask what he is asking IMO.
GLWS :steak:
"Prettttyyyyyyyy" says my 4 year old.
Great looking truck, says I.
Good luck with the sale!
Great looking truck, says I.
Good luck with the sale!
m635dude
Observer
THS TRUCK HAS BEEN SOLD
I will miss the truck very much, but right now at this point I'm honestly not trying to think back to it. It is a very special truck and will always have a good spot in my heart. Hopefully I'll be back into another G someday, but I'm going to enjoy a little e55 amg power first.
I will miss the truck very much, but right now at this point I'm honestly not trying to think back to it. It is a very special truck and will always have a good spot in my heart. Hopefully I'll be back into another G someday, but I'm going to enjoy a little e55 amg power first.