1982/84 4-speed conversion
 

For sale is our trusted 1982 300DT 4 speed – Conversion of 240d Manual w/ 4 speed chassis (1982) with 300d-turbo (1983 engine)

235k Miles. At the time of conversion (9/03), the chassis had 194k miles while the engine (from a Houston car) had 193k on it.

$800 firm

Vin# WDBAB23A1CB297902
Goods
i. Coveted 300 flywheel (from euro parts car) and conversion into 4 speed
ii. Highly dependable as my son's daily driver for five years. Six, 1400 mile round trips to college and back.
iii. Repainted, (silver), repainted alloys
iv. Clear front marker lenses
vii. Sunroof works, manual windows
viii. New within the last year: Shocks (4 Bilstein), Tie Rods, Steering Dampner, Drag Link, Idler Arm repair, sway bar bushings
ix. All records from 2003 on the chassis, records from 2002 on the engine

Bad
i. Hole through back floor, but patched
ii. Cracked dash (many)
iii. No AC
iv. Lots of small picky stuff
v. Surface rust beginning to appear in several places
vi. Small leak comes down the inside of the front windshield
vii. Driver's side window (manual) acting up
viii. Fan recently stopped blowing
ix. Door locks not working

Summary: For the right person, this is a great car because of the dependability factor AND the unique conversion. The small stuff needs attention.

Please email me at diesel@bhbconline.org for better pics

Where are you located in Michigan?

man I wish you were closer, Id buy it, swap flywheels and resell it just for the 300D flywheel.

Near Rockford, MI

You're right on the flywheel. I was fortunate to get a $200 parts car before I even knew what I had.

dp