This is a 1985 truck but had to list as 1980 as the VIN is outdated. It is 100% US legal, titled in Pennsylvania, State Inspection completed -
Long Wheel Base 2-Door Mercedes Benz Gelandewagen - 300GD. Body off Frame Restoration - I have photos of all the work.
This is an OM617 5-cylinder non-turbo diesel engine with mechanical fuel pump all matted to the indestructible 4 speed transmission.There is not a more reliable, consistent, bullet-proof engine out there. She'll never win a race but she'll never leave you stranded or get stuck in snow or mud.
Everything on this truck works. The body and mechanicals are in new or excellent condition. The rubber and trim pieces are in new or excellent condition.I've seen dozens of these come through EBAY and personally inspected several. None have been in as good a condition as mine. I have invested countless hours of my time and over $70k on the restoration including the price of the truck (bought from Mastadon Motors (scam artists as it was supposed to be in outstanding, rust-free condition-it was far from it)
Truck comes with replacement light bulbs for headlights, signal lights, brake lights, interior dome lights, dashboard lights.All are 24-volt.Also comes with a half dozen NOS 24-volt relays.
This truck starts every time, runs like a champ, and is likely the nicest 2-door LWBs in the US.Fully titled and inspected. Title in hand.
Complete body off frame restoration of a fantastic and very rare 2-door long wheel base 300GD 5 Cylinder, 24 Volt electrical system.Restoration included:
1.Complete rust remediation ($15k spent to do this the right way by Art Cars out of Palm Beach FL - I have receipts and photos)- any and all rust was cut out of the vehicle and replacement panels were welded in. The body is rock solid from roof to floor-pan
2.Completely new OEM plastic gas tank that replaced the rusty steel tank ($3500 upgrade)
3.Cleaned and painted the frame - no rust just solid metal
4.Complete rebuild of braking system, cooling system, and suspension.
5.5 new tires on OEM steel wheels
6.Linex'd interior floor
7.Custom fabricated interior door and cargo panels made from steel and linex'd
8.New windshield and windshield gasket
9.New rear door-stop
10.New passenger and rear door handles
11.New door handle gaskets
12.New windshield wiper gaskets
13.New turn signals and turn signal gaskets
14.New headlights
15.Fully integrated accessory driving lights
16.Re-upholstered seats including OEM Jump Seats
17.New rear door gasket
18.Cleaned and tuned injectors (none of them leak)
19.Two new batteries
20.New oil fuel and air filters (extra oil filters come with the sale)
21.New paint (painted in Anvil Grey - a factory Jeep color)
22.New side mirrors
The truck is available for inspection at any time. I will help arrange shipping for the buyer or you can buy it and come pick it up and drive it home.