1967 200D Heckflosse/Fin-Type Diesel w/Very Little Rust,$5K Spent on Mechanicals 200D Minimial Rust,Re-Built Mechanical,Near Road Ready
My Loss is Your Gain on this very solid and straight Heckflosse, s it has a great bones and a super start towards your perfect restoration project that you can buy today for less than half my Total costs(purchase price, arts and labor). This Vintage Finn-Type(Heckflosse)Diesel was purchased by me about 4 years ago from an older gentleman from Georgia were I believe that it spent the majority of it's life. The last 4 photos in my group depicts it prior to my purchase, rans-port and extensive "mechanical restoration" of it by my mechanic. It was UN-running and most likely sitting outside neglected for a number of years(thus the algae/green moss on the body) prior to the original owner offering it for sale because he was relocating to the Chicago area. He told me that all it needed was a starter and that a local repair shop had "put a clutch in it" and the starter was lost or never re-installed??? Well when an experienced Northern Mercedes-Benz mechanic installed my newly purchased starter($300.00 plus 100.00 core charge for lost starter) it promptly made a grinding noise, bang and snapped of the cast iron nose cone off the Unit, hen we new we had a much bigger and costly problem(S)! :( It was apparent that the previously done work was sub-standard to say the least. So thus we embarked on a process of repair, pdate and restoration of everything mechanical prior to worrying about any cosmetic issues! Items that have already been fixed, pdated, epaired and or restored:-Drive Train Repairs: R&R transmission, lywheel and clutch and replace all components with New Old Stock Items including a Fichel & Sachs 228mm Pressure Plate, riction Disc, n FAG Throw-Out Bearing, earing Hub, earing Fork, n ATE Clutch Slave Cylinder, lutch Master Cylinder and Hydraulic Fluid Hose. Also changed to the Correct weight Oils in transmission and the rear end differential, lso replaced any related mounts, ubber front flex disc and center support bearing. The correct 228mm Flywheel was properly "Step-Cut"at a Euro knowledgeable machine shop. Also another New Old Stock BOSCH Re-manufactured SR60X Starter and Solenoid, great used Clutch Bearing Fork was installed with all new bolts, ashers and hardware. We learned that these 200D models could be ordered with a "Limo/HD Taxi" clutch option(228mm vs 200mm in diameter)which we have in ours and the previous repair shop used all the wrong size parts/stuff and they installed junk yard/used parts/stuff to boot while installing the wrong clutch bearing hub. An inspection view hole/plate was machined into the bottom of the Transmission bell housing for future viewing in the event of problems-Doubtful as it has been fixed RIGHT with the proverbial "open-checkbook! I stopped counting on this phase, ut over a $2,750.00 plus expense with parts and labor that had not been previously expected! :( -Cooling System Repairs: New Old Stock West Germany made Behr Water Pump, an Clutch, adiator Cap and Whaler Thermostat, ith fresh gaskets, ubber Original Equipment Hoses and Napa Belts. Engine and radiator steamed, leaned and flushed and checked for leaks. We are now ready for another 40 years of efficient cooling even in the hottest climate. :) -Engine Service: We Started with all new fluids and filters and then moved to a comprehensive Valve Adjustment with new Valve Cover Gasket. Re- manufactured injectors were installed along with brand new Bosch Glow Plugs! Great Compression and All fuel lines and hoses were also replaced or updated. Also both front L/H and R/H motor mounts were replaced with new ones! :)-Brake service: All front disc brake components had been recently serviced and were working well, e we replaced a few rubber and steel brake lines and hoses along with Brand New FAG Rear Brake Wheel Cylinders after cutting the drums!-Steering, uspension, heel and Tires: Checked and lubricated all steering and Suspension parts and all appeared to be in acceptable and safe tolerances. we replaced/updated the well worn tires with an acceptable set of used Michelin Tires with over 60% tread(but believed to be 10-15 years old) and a set of Very Nice Hub Caps and Trim Rims. Sub-frame mounts done, ut it will be needing rear shocks at some point in the future. It still drives like a tank with a very safe and stable/firm feel that these care are famous for, nd handles much better than it looks to be able to!$5,500-plus in Mechanical repairs, pdates and restoration in 2012-2014 This particular car is a hard to find (in this condition), tarts quickly and willingly for an older Diesel, t shifts through all the gears with ease and without any noticeable drive-line noises or hesitation, rake, teers and Handles modern traffic fairly well for an almost 50 year old car with no major problems. I encourage all bidders to test drive this beauty, ome and see it for your selves. Call me if you want to make a buy it now offer (574) 849-1815 I Encourage All bidders to come see this Beauty in Person, o a Physical inspection of the car and Your Own Test Drive as it is available to you for 10 days before the auction end. Please ask all questions pertinent questions BEFORE bidding by either ebay email or by phone, ell#(574)849-1815 and Home#(574)875-5047, erious buyers only, lease. Please BE AWARE That Your Bid is a Binding Legal Agreement so Please don't waste your time or my time and money, hile Keeping Another More Worthy Bidder from Winning the Right to the Project/Car of Their Dreams! Please Also Have You Funds(money) previously Arranged and in hand before bidding and have all your approvals from parents, ife, artner, ich girlfriend and/or banker. The car is sold as-is with no warranty expressed or implied. A $500. non-refundable deposit must be paid via PayPal within 24 hours of auction end. Car must be paid in full within 14 Days (cash, ank wire transfer or cashier's checks mustclear into my account) before I will transfer the title and give possession. Please do not expect to take possession until the financial transaction is complete. The Shipping arrangements and costs are the sole responsibility of the buyer; I will assist your shipper in loading at my convenience(I am usually available in late afternoons and evenings, ut never in the mornings). The car must be picked up within 21 days or your pre-paid deposit will be forfeited (I will work with your shipper when they call). Car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to cancel all bids and the auction at any time for any reason without warning. Feel free to make an appointment to view and drive the car, we also welcome and encourage your private inspector, UT before the Auction End Not After it ENDS; the car is located in Goshen, ndiana zip 46528. Again this vehicle is being sold "As-Is" and has spent most of it's last 4 years in enclosed storage and was UN-used and broken for the previous ten to twelve years prior to our purchase. We did a great job getting it back on the road while breathing Good Life back into it, ut it major needs now are cosmetic improvements, few rust repairs and new front and rear rubber windshield seals. All the repairs that we did were done safely and professionally without cutting any corners mechanically. I am in possession of a Clear Indiana Title in My Name. I would strongly recommend towing it home rather than driving, nless you live fairly close by, s I have only used it locally putting less than 100 miles on it. Not being driven in over a 16 months I would recommend new tires for any lengthy trip. While waiting on paint and body shop I had an opportunity to buy a newer W123 300CD Turbo Diesel with an automatic Transmission, hus the reason we are letting her go! The car is currently stored in LaPorte, ndiana (the preferred pick-up viewing point) but you can either view it or pick it up there or in Goshen, ndiana were I currently live! Thank You for Looking, n keep it mind that "Finn-Types" officially known as Heckflosse(in Europe), iesels are getting very hard to find in anything other than field planter, ehind the barn rust buckets. And the Prices have been on the move at least more strong in the past few year! Whether you are Looking for the Ultimate 'EMP' vehicle with No Modern Electronics or Just a 38+ MPG cruiser with Bio Fuel Capabilities This Vehicle would Be The PERFECT candidate! Some books and ownership records, xtra misc. parts, rim and front turn/signal lamps, nd filters are included in the trunk! The last Four photos are from the listing from the Gent in Georgia from when I purchased it prior to many mechanical expenditures! Thanks for Looking and Listening! We try to Explain and Describe all our Listing to the best of our Ability and now have switched to this New Seller Source Book format on out vehicles, oats and larger cost items in order to offer you Larger and more Photos for Both your Viewing Pleasure and To try to leave you without a doubt as to what your are buying and what is all included in this listing.......both the good and bad. Please feel free to contact us for a pre-purchase inspection PRIOR to your buying it! All Items Sold "As-Is" and "Where-Is" With NO WARRANTY Offered, xpressed or Implied! See my other listings for more great items! |
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