Mercedes 300TD Wagon Overlander

[300td_overland]

Hello new to the forum! I work for an off-road shop here in Lubbock Texas and I’m a frequent project/hobby hopper when it comes to automotive builds. However this is one I’ve finally fallen in love with.

This is my 1980 Mercedes 300TD with the legendary million mile motor, the om617. This one has been swapped to the turbo version which wasn’t available in 1980.

Plans for the build include 3-4” of lift 31” tires diy beadlocks, roof rack, roof top tent, tons of led lighting. Snorkel, hood stack, lots and lots of fender trimming, new interior, slide out camp kitchen etc.

This is a very budget build sponsored by alibaba and second hand EBT cards. Parts are already rolling in for it and I can’t wait to get this build going!

 

[Exploder_M]

Awesome! 617.952 is a great engine. Keep those valves adjusted

 

[300td_overland]

We just welcomed another member to our family this last week so I’ve actually been away from the shop. But me and my 18 month old snuck away and got the front amber driving lights thrown on this last weekend.

I think it’s time I order a replacement emblem for the hood

 

[the bodj]

Heck yeah! My grandpa gave me a 1987 300td and I freaking loved that car. I cut the springs and straight piped it. It ripped through the canyons when the turbo was spooled and handled AWESOME. I was keeping up with c63s in the twisties. I loved that car!

 

[300td_overland]

Got the roof top light bar mounted! Happy with how it came out!

 

[300td_overland]

Also the build rendering came back this week! Super excited to find the time to throw all these parts on.

 

[theycallmeWALLY]

I'm excited for you... I'm excited for the car.

Make it happen!

 

[300td_overland]

Knocked out the hoodstack today. People either love them or they hate them. I think when they aren’t gigantic and done clean they don’t look bad!

 

[Brandon_Charley]

If you know someone with a MotorTrend+ subscription you might want to check out Holden Bros Restos. They did a 2 door version of one of these era diesel Benzs on their second episode.