1985 Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen SWB 240GD
Alexandria, Virginia
Auction Ended
Item condition: Used
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Description
Year: 1985
Mileage: 95,000
Transmission: Auto
Condition: Mint
Exterior: Cactus Green
Interior: Black
Factory 4 speed manual transmission with original OM616 4 cyl 2.4 Liter Diesel, Front and rear lockers, 2 speed transfer case, AC, power steering. Factory tow pin front bumper, factory tow hitch. Original spec Cactus Green paint RAL 6880. ATS Alloy Rims 15 x 7 with 4 matching BF Goodrich KM2 tires 31×10. Frame off restoration. Truck is in excellent condition. Rides very well. Utilitarian, zero electronics, go anywhere ability. Needs no mechanical attention at this time. Engine fully restored. All bearings checked/replaced. Piston rings replaced, valves checked/replaced, valve seals new, lifters new, crankshaft checked/inspected for wear and trueness. Headgasket, all seals replaced. Water pump new. Starter rebuilt. Alternator rebuilt. Belt is new. All filters (oil, fuel (2) and air) are new. Trans was inspected, taken apart. 2ns and 3rd gear synchros replaced. Clutch inspected. Throwout bearing replaced. All shifter linkage bushings replaced. Trans shifts great, clutch is solid with no noise, engages normal. Battery is new and correct. Front axle fully serviced. New halfshafts, inner and outer bearings, seals (all), kingpin bearings. New oil. Rear axle was serviced and new hubs installed. Rear diff oil changed. Brakes were replaced front and back. New pistons and seals and pads for the front brakes. New pads and a complete cleaning/rebuild/lube of the rear brakes. Some new Co Ni brake lines as needed. Brakes are 100% and grip great. Handbrake works well, both cables are new. Lockers engage quickly. Rubber lines replaced, pistons cleaned and seals replaced. Exhaust is whole. Some of the couplings were refreshed, some hangers/brackets replaced. Steering box is tight with zero leaks. Chassis was very clean to start with. Partially sandblasted and primed and repainted. One body mount and one rear shock replaced. All rubber bushings (stabilizer arm, linkage, panhard rod, radius arm) replaced and all chassis parts sandblasted, primed and painted. New tie rod ends. New KONI Heavy Track Shocks front and rear. Tires are over 90%. Alignment done, wheels balanced. Driveshafts greased. All fluids changed (Oil, Antifreeze, Brake Fluid (Brakes and Lockers), Gear Oil, Interior was redone. Headliner in black and door cards in black. Seats restored with correct period Mercedes Karo Gray fabric with leatherette sides and back. Seat bottom foam replaced as well. New door sills. New door weather rubber seals. New rear door (cargo) seal. Window regulators are tight, manual, go up and down well on both doors. New window cranks. Heat controls work well and direct air properly. AC is an under-dash unit with separate controls. AC currently is not operational – I am waiting on a new compressor, old compressor was shot. It will work before you pick it up. Radio is aftermarket, works well. Exterior went through a complete repaint in September 2018. Many new trim parts were replaced. New headlight surrounds, new fender aprons, new rubber trim, new hinge seals, new window seals. Wiper assembly is new with all the parts involved. Windshield is new along with the seal plus all body trim above the windshield. All keys (2) work on all locks including the ignition and fuel tank cap. Truck is in excellent condition.
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