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@verdict1163 5 сағат бұрын
Do you only deal in Turbodiesels, John? It seems like I have never seen an N/A 300D on your channel. Thoughts on the two?
@douglasdwight1 6 сағат бұрын
Awesome video. Awesome 300!
@woodsandbarclay 6 сағат бұрын
Thanks I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos.
@JoesGoldenGarage 9 сағат бұрын
I’m in cartersville ga. What part of Ga are you located ?
@woodsandbarclay 8 сағат бұрын
I grew up in Rome very close to you but now I'm in Roswell.
@JoesGoldenGarage Сағат бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay oh cool. Well my mom is a berry. I was born there. I have owned a slew of W123’s over the years. The best one I had was an 85 was 63,000 miles in diamond blue I bought it from a retired engineer in Midtown. Old Georgia Tech grad. Sold me that car for $4900 I think it was 2005. it needed no work and after about a year I threw it on eBay and got 13,800 I believe. I could hang out at your shop and talk old Mercedes’ diesel all day long
@rtrain3 10 сағат бұрын
I am amazed the horse hair seat cushions are solid........ That year had horse hair I think....... I had a 76 300d, 77 300sd and still have a 78 300d (front corner damage), 87 300td (needs oil pan), 87 190d turbo (needs interior refurb), and a 91 350 sdl (regular driver) 91 350 sdl (donor). Really jealous of the test drive. Thanks!
@woodsandbarclay 8 сағат бұрын
They stopped using horse hair in the late 60s early 70s. The 123 cars had coconut fibers mixed with resin.
@rtrain3 11 сағат бұрын
Beautiful! Very cool ride.
@woodsandbarclay 8 сағат бұрын
Thank you. I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos.
@1aikane 11 сағат бұрын
I had a 1980 300SD. Built so well, but so slow!!
@woodsandbarclay 11 сағат бұрын
They're not really slow yours was probably just not tuned correctly and not getting correct air and fuel flow. 0 to 60 on a healthy engine is around 13 to 15 seconds. Which is plenty fast for modern-day traffic.
@1aikane 11 сағат бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay I learned how to shift it for better performance.
@eddiemoe1980 11 сағат бұрын
Diesel vehicles are great on the highway, but stop and go driving, the tend to be a dog. Loved my 85 300D, I completely relate.
@woodsandbarclay 11 сағат бұрын
Man they're not bad in stop and go traffic at all it just sounds like yours needed some tuning I drove one for 12 years in Atlanta no problem.
@1aikane 11 сағат бұрын
@@eddiemoe1980 yes, on the freeway they were great! But in town traffic, to make a quick left turn....forget it
@jasonhall4734 Күн бұрын
Wow like a modern version of the w123 300d wagon you had
@woodsandbarclay Күн бұрын
😎👍
@jasonhall4734 Күн бұрын
Stunning tank of a machine. Better than todays rubbish
@woodsandbarclay Күн бұрын
👍😎
@jamesherzog4997 Күн бұрын
Ok! I’m off to open my original antenna and my spare as well as return the off brand grommet, ha! Thank you!
@woodsandbarclay Күн бұрын
Awesome
@asulwn Күн бұрын
Love the videos. Where would you recommend purchasing older Mercedes parts for W123 automobiles?
@woodsandbarclay Күн бұрын
Since I'm a business I have a wholesale account with a major parts Warehouse ssfautoparts.com and the Mercedes classic center. However at the retail level you can use FCP Euro, Auto House AZ, eBay, and Mercedes classic center.
@asulwn Күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay Thank you. I learn a lot about these cars from your videos. I have two w123's - '84 300 DT & '82 300 CDT. Can't explain to people the love for these cars.
@woodsandbarclay Күн бұрын
That's great I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos 😉
@shuaibumubarak4100 2 күн бұрын
👍
@woodsandbarclay 2 күн бұрын
😎👍
@shuaibumubarak4100 2 күн бұрын
Wow We Always do As usual we love your videos
@woodsandbarclay 2 күн бұрын
Thank you I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!
@NickSACE 3 күн бұрын
Great video, thanks. How did you test the solenoid for proper function? thanks
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
Sorry I haven't watched this video in a long time but if you're talking about the small cube shaped solenoids behind the climate control unit you can just hook 12 volt power to them and if you hear them click they are working. Once installed back in the car you test them by pressing the buttons on your climate control unit and all your vents and flaps should open and close correctly.
@NickSACE 2 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay perfect - Thank you!!!!!
@NickSACE 2 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay super Rad!! Thank you!! Getting ready for the big overhaul! Appreciate it!
@woodsandbarclay 2 күн бұрын
😎👍
@bappilu 3 күн бұрын
Hey John, does the R12 expire?
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
Nope.
@robkrieg7894 3 күн бұрын
Hi John: Beautiful job as usual! Thanks for posting!
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!
@doublecabriole 3 күн бұрын
Gorgeous car, congrats!
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
Thank you I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos.
@doublecabriole 3 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay They've been extremely helpful in doing some work on my own car ('84 300D). So thank you! For bigger jobs, I have been using Jaime K. at Classic Workshop in NJ. He's local to me and has really helped me out! Cheers! Whoever buys this car is going to be one lucky customer!!!
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
I was actually on the phone with Jamie yesterday he runs a great shop and does outstanding work!
@crisholmurb007 3 күн бұрын
Anyone who knows why the US 123s never had rear seat head rests? In Europe that was a quite common option.
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
The wagons did if they had the third row seat. However I'm not a big fan of rear headrest because it blocks your view out of the rear window if you're looking in your rear view mirror.
@crisholmurb007 3 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay Thanks - agree on the visibility. Modern cars are horrible when it comes to that.
@shuaibumubarak4100 3 күн бұрын
The Nicest 300D I ever see with low mileage
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
😎👍
@thedaimlerden 3 күн бұрын
What an amazing find man, truly a museum piece
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
😎👍
@francescocozzucoli1418 3 күн бұрын
Good work! Does anyone know if there is a way to recreate the green sunshade band at the top of the windshield without replacing it?
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
That green band is actually made into the glass. I think the only way to recreate it would be to find a very light green tint film.
@WingspeedGarage 4 күн бұрын
Do you know where to get that ball joint separator? I checked my boots after watching this video and sure enough, boots cracked 😅
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
In the video I mentioned the brand and part number you'll just have to do a Google search. On Google you can also type in w123 or w126 ball joint press and then click on Google images and when you find a picture of it click it I think several different manufacturers make it.
@WingspeedGarage 3 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay I was thinking about the first tool you used to break loose the lower ball joint from the spindle
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
OTC 8149 small pitman arm puller
@WingspeedGarage 3 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay Thank you so much yet again
@woodsandbarclay 3 күн бұрын
Anytime 😎
@boudjemamehdi8078 4 күн бұрын
Unfortunately they don't make them like this anymore
@woodsandbarclay 4 күн бұрын
You can say that again!
@johnpaton2700 4 күн бұрын
What a beauty!
@woodsandbarclay 4 күн бұрын
:)
@jgeyer66 4 күн бұрын
Everything on such immaculate 10k condition and that ball joint boot was so badly failed? Weird. Nice work!
@woodsandbarclay 4 күн бұрын
Not weird at all I've seen many many extremely low mileage vehicles and the ball joint boots almost always deteriorate. The ball joint boot is a very large thin piece of rubber that twists back and forth every time you turn the steering wheel. It almost always fails with age.
@lbowsk 5 күн бұрын
Just did mine. Thanks for the vid! Coupla things.... The plastic backing for the C pillar is quite brittle. Broke one of the little flanges clean off. Stuck it back on with some fiberglass cloth. Will know tomorrow if it worked. Be careful with that panel. Be very careful with the trim piece that lives between the seat belts and the rear side window. That valance or something or other. The flat piece wants to pull free from the door panel and that can cause you some grief. The middle screw for the seat back is up about 8 inches above the lower edge, unlike the two outer screws. I guess mine weren't too bad becasue I only picked up a little bit of speed on the windows. But, the actuators appear stout (I have read that some BEND in the absence of grease) and I'll sleep better knowing that this work is done.
@woodsandbarclay 5 күн бұрын
Yes it's all very fragile and disassembly is the most dangerous part. It takes a very delicate hand. Lubrication is critical for they will bend where the arm attaches to the window.
@brad5150able 5 күн бұрын
Nice car! I have one myself. The wiring harness was replaced right before I bought it. That's an expensive job. I was very lucky. There is no rust on the car. My green paint is fading right now. 700 miles a tank on straight away driving. Street tank cars!!
@woodsandbarclay 5 күн бұрын
Awesome!
@ricochetx 5 күн бұрын
When you added the first 2oz of oil off camera, did you add it through the service line? (car running, compressor engaged?) Or did you prefill elsewhere? This whole video has been super helpful and helped give me the confidence to tackle this project myself!
@woodsandbarclay 5 күн бұрын
If I remember correctly the system was under vacuum and I added it into the high pressure service port with the car NOT running.
@ricochetx 5 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay That makes sense, as we wouldn’t want to run the compressor with at least some oil in first. Did you have to pressurize that injector tool to get the first 2oz in? (With freon? Nitrogen?)
@ricochetx 5 күн бұрын
Oh wait, the system would still have residual vacuum when we add the oil. I suppose that's what sucks it in, right? Injector tool won't allow air to flow in as well?
@woodsandbarclay 5 күн бұрын
No you don't pressurize the injection tool you first put the entire AC system under a vacuum. Then when you connect your oil injector the vacuum will make it easy and suck in the oil on the high pressure port. You can then put the rest of the oil in on the low pressure port when the car is running and AC is on. I usually put a couple of cans of refrigerant in and then add the last bit of oil. Just make sure you never turn on the AC when you're connected to the high pressure port. That could cause your injection canister or r134 canister to explode.@ricochetx
@ricochetx 5 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay Got it. Thanks again!
@zach359 5 күн бұрын
What’s the opinion on 6” vers 6.5” inch rims? I enjoy the wider rim on the cars feels more stable. And I wish we could stilll get H rated speed tires for these rim sizes. Impossible to find anymore
@woodsandbarclay 5 күн бұрын
The 300D is an extremely low performance vehicle you will not notice anything between different wheel sizes and different tires.
@verdict1163 5 күн бұрын
There are not just H but even V rated reproduction tires available from Michelin and Pirelli that are exact copies of the original tires, just with modern compound. Check Longstone tires out of the UK.
@shuaibumubarak4100 5 күн бұрын
Wow here we go we are happy with this videos
@woodsandbarclay 5 күн бұрын
😎👍
@ItsTimePictures 5 күн бұрын
Always love these in depth videos. That 300D is a stunner and I expect it will become a garage queen. With those low miles, that's just fine. For higher mileage cars that will have constant use go with 15 inch BBS or similar wheels for a cool and sexy look, along with superior Michelin tires (there are also high quality after-market 15 inch Bunts out there). I sure as heck do not use 14 inch Bunts on my 500 SEC and that is due to the very poor tire choices now available. I have 15 inch Penta-like British manufactured Melber Wheels with Michelin Defenders and that combination is noticeably superior to anything I tried at 14 inches (it's at higher speeds where you can feel the difference). This is my personal opinion, but I believe going 1 or 2 inches up does not hurt handling or ride quality on w126's, while it's 1 inch up max on w123's. A friend of mine who recently passed away had 15 inch BBS wheels with Michelin Defenders on his 1985 300CD and it drove like a dream. Plus, it looked hella gorgeous.
@woodsandbarclay 5 күн бұрын
Great info I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!
@verdict1163 5 күн бұрын
OEM Pirelli Cinturato CN36 with the correct round shoulder and in the proper 195/70R14 size are still available from a vintage tire distributor out of the UK. Expensive but worth it. Round shoulder reproductions of vintage tires like the CN36 should work better with the factory suspension design than a modern square shoulder radial. They allow the car to handle like it's supposed to.
@woodsandbarclay 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@jamesonobrien1496 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video! I’m about to attempt this on my 82 300cd. It will most likely take longer than 8 hours to do this job, but you’ve definitely given me the confidence to give it a shot. Keep up the great videos!
@woodsandbarclay 6 күн бұрын
You've got this it's not that difficult now that you know how!
@AD-uq4pz 7 күн бұрын
Take those nasty nasty ugly chrome wheel trims off. Who cares what those judges say! Make that w123 the way it came from the factory. Those chrome trims are totally aftermarket JUNK and just ruins the look of the car.
@woodsandbarclay 6 күн бұрын
Hahaha I agree 100% with you.
@brycenkryzer3359 7 күн бұрын
Looks awesome, John! Related to the trans fluid question. Is there any concern about plating the ID of the fuel injector lines? I’ve read that the diesel fuel can react with the zinc plating.
@woodsandbarclay 7 күн бұрын
No you absolutely do not want to plate the inside of your fuel injector lines it's very important that you put rubber caps on the lines before you send them off to plating. We Cap all of our lines so nothing can get in there. It's not because diesel is going to react with it it's because it will clog up the line if any plating or anything else gets inside the line.
@SamSung-ew3dk 7 күн бұрын
Did the judges explain why you should not remove the chrome fender trims? I would be concerned about potential rust underneath, not to mention that these weren’t factory original..
@woodsandbarclay 7 күн бұрын
There's no rust on a 10,000 mile car that has lived in a garage for the last 40 years. This is the most rust free classic car you'll ever see in your life. But regarding the Mercedes Legends of the Autobahn judges they like to see the cars exactly how the original owners had them. they consider it part of the story tied to the original owner. I agree with you though I think the cars should be put back to exactly how they left the Mercedes factory.
@achmetschachbrett9450 7 күн бұрын
Hello. Because its an original factory US 300D without modifications, I would like to know who was the original manufacturer of the white headlights (Bosch?) and if they have the "E" engraved in the glass, like the yellow fog lights which have the "E" ? I believe that the white headlights were not Bosch, but no one could give me yet an answer on this. Thank you for your help in advance.
@woodsandbarclay 7 күн бұрын
I will take a closer look when I'm back in the shop.
@billnasburg1361 8 күн бұрын
Another gem. Sure is in very nice condition. Wow a 1985 with only 10k. Really a great find
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Yeah this is a rare beauty!
@robertgrabill5207 8 күн бұрын
Another great find John!
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Thanks 👍
@timjones143 8 күн бұрын
Amazing, yes. Obviously you are in business. But are you not more than tempted to keep the very best, probably unrepeatedly, cars?? Never seen a parts guide come with a W123. :-)
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Believe me there are a lot of these cars that I want to keep however my joy really comes from fixing the cars. Once I've gone through the cars and sorted them out properly I'm bored and want to do it again so I get another car :)
@timjones143 8 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay Certainly the joy and passion are very clear. And to get these cars "as good as new" is an extraordinary feat. Once they at that standard, use can only cause a degree of "deterioration." But there we are: the tension between use and anesthetics.
@paulie-Gualtieri. 8 күн бұрын
Absolutely beautiful car what a find and for the next owner a genuine showpiece.
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!
@Sonny-ho1tx 8 күн бұрын
Really nice one you have there... I have one like it and i love it.. it starts in the first sek
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Nice 👍
@Sonny-ho1tx 8 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay Do you know if some of them had penstripe oem ???? Or it is added later on ?
@Sonny-ho1tx 8 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay will it be possible to show you my Mercedes cars one day you have time.. it have to be online cause i live up in Denmark Scandinavia
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Pinstripes were always added by the dealerships and Mercedes did not ship the cars with pinstripes.
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Feel free to email me pictures
@matsujarvinen 8 күн бұрын
Your love for the older MBs have produced the best videos there is about these cars.Very inspiring and instructive.A BIG thank you.
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!
@shuaibumubarak4100 8 күн бұрын
Wow there we go I been waiting for this video since last week
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@shuaibumubarak4100 8 күн бұрын
@@woodsandbarclay I enjoy it I swear your videos makes me happy I love mercedes benz special Diesel
@woodsandbarclay 11 сағат бұрын
😎👍👊
@TheRealMyrmidon 8 күн бұрын
Wow. Amazing car.
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Thank you
@clausrasmussen4708 8 күн бұрын
Nice car but what a shame u have those ugly bumbers in the US
@francescocozzucoli1418 9 күн бұрын
I think you know it for sure, but in the ashtray there is a bulb that after many years stops working (also if this is a low mileage example) and it is one of the most neglected details on W123s.
@woodsandbarclay 8 күн бұрын
Yes the old ashtray bulb! Great details thank you!
@nehuge 9 күн бұрын
Since Benz bailed on us for parts (NLA NLA NLA) these 3rd parties better step up
@woodsandbarclay 9 күн бұрын
That's what happens with all classic cars eventually the original manufacturer stops supporting them and the aftermarket steps up. Keep in mind Mercedes never actually made any parts they just designed cars and assembled parts. Most of the companies that actually made the parts for Mercedes are still in business and all the parts are readily available. The aftermarket is already producing many of the parts that we can no longer get through Mercedes and the quality is really good. We already saw this process with classic muscle cars of the 60s. Today you can buy every single nut in bolt and build a muscle car from scratch. Old stock parts are still readily available on eBay or other marketplaces. So don't let it worry you 😉
@user-ip1jg7bx2i 10 күн бұрын
Очень понравилось машина ❤
@woodsandbarclay 9 күн бұрын
It is a very nice one 😉
@user-ip1jg7bx2i 10 күн бұрын
Продаётся красавица ❤
@woodsandbarclay 9 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos.
@user-ip1jg7bx2i 10 күн бұрын
👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍
@woodsandbarclay 9 күн бұрын
😀👍