Rover guy becomes Mercedes Guy... From 110 to 240gd

[buyrovers]

My first project has just landed and thought you guys would like to see the starter pics. Hoping to go pick her up this week. Soft top with second row bench and third row jumps which is really rare. Its currently Camo but will be getting new top, redone interior, fresh paint, ome suspension, and some other goodies. Last pic is my old 110

 

[Titus Pullo]

very very nice! same previous owner as mine

 

[König]

Former Danish Army . . . . I know those cars . . .

 

[ssbartley1]

Very nice, I made the leap from Land Rovers to a G wagen as well. I love Rovers, but...it was time for a change for a while.

 

[zimm]

My first project has just landed and thought you guys would like to see the starter pics. Hoping to go pick her up this week. Soft top with second row bench and third row jumps which is really rare. Its currently Camo but will be getting new top, redone interior, fresh paint, ome suspension, and some other goodies. Last pic is my old 110

Youre in germany now son, orc, not ome.

 

[zimm]

very very nice! same previous owner as mine

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When i see this, all i see is guidos yellow build. What a nice truck that turned out to be.

 

[Scott Brady]

Look forward to seeing the progress

 

[buyrovers]

Wide open to any suspension and bumper recommendations. Have some ideas but I'm not committed on anything yet and would love the opinions of the experts.

 

[Noodlesswe]

yes same as my Wolf but i added turbo and power steering to it.
My is a 1989 240d now td still camo, door number 59746

 

[Titus Pullo]

Wide open to any suspension and bumper recommendations. Have some ideas but I'm not committed on anything yet and would love the opinions of the experts.

You can consider TPS products. Hundreds already installed to happy G wagens around the world.
http://www.expeditionportal.com/for...trailing-arm-bushings-Mercedes-G-W460-461-463

 

[artiei]

Nice one! Keep posting updates!

 

[PalmSurf]

Hey Noodlesswe, what differences do you see in cruising speed with the turbo on your 240d? Or is it mostly for acceleration?

 

[uzj100]

DO you mind sharing details on your turbo set up?

I am considering a 240 GD or 250 GD. I would prefer a 250 GD Wolf but they seem to be pricey. A long wheel base convertible 240 with turbo may work.

Are there any websites dedicated to military g wags? Maybe we start one.

240's are less expensive.

http://www.retrade.eu/auksjon?q=Forsvarsministeriets

Specs on 240 and 250 engines.

240 GD — OM616 2.4 L Diesel I4, 72 PS (53 kW) at 4,400 rpm, 101 lb·ft (137 N·m/2,400 rpm)
250 GD — OM602 2.5 L Diesel I5, 84 hp (62 kW), 113 lb·ft (154 N·m/2,800 rpm)

What about a transplanted 300D turbo diesel?

300D Turbo
MY 1981–1985 OM617.952 125 hp (93 kW) @ 4350 181 lb·ft (245 N·m) @ 2400 (USA-Canada, Japan only)

53 more hp and 80 more lb feet of torque.