The new money pit

Of course there are people who only dream about driving a Hilux or Cruiser. They are welcome to show us their current vehicles here, ask questions or post some exciting new releases.
Post Reply
User avatar
Dodging
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 875
Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:01 pm
Town: Boksburg
Vehicle: Golof
Real Name: Andre

The new money pit

Post by Dodging »

Been out of the car-building scene for a while now, but I've been quietly yearning for a new project. Really wanted to something different from what I did before - want something that is a nice cruiser rather than something that shoves you back into the seat and scares fellow road users.

I quite by accident stumbled on this 1966 Mercedes Benz 230S on a plot on a dirt road halfway to Harties. Had a chat to the owner, and was invited to just come and fetch the heap. Gonna have to see what I can do in terms of getting it registered in my name before I start spending cash on it...

Had a look at the car, and it is pretty much complete. It is in an absolutely shocking state though. LOTS of rust on the doors (will have to see if they can be saved), and a fair amount of rust elsewhere. The interior is complete, but pretty much ruined by years of standing in the sun.

Now my plan is obviously to restore the car, and to keep it looking as close to original as possible. This objective is obviously going to be a difficult thing to achieve, as parts are going to be rather difficult to find. One piece that already worries me is a piece of chrome beading that runs on top of the right rear fender - looks like this is actually the only piece of beading I'm missing though.

Now here comes the real question - what to do with regards to the engine? The original engine is still in there (well, most of it anyways). 2.3l straight six twin carb. Now just after a brief inspection I already see problems on the horizon - all the couplings where the water pipes join on the engine are corroded to hell. All the pipes are perished. The carbs are going to need an overhaul; looks like the air cleaner isn’t complete; transmission might have issues too, as I see the clutch pedal is flat against the firewall. So I am pretty much of the opinion that it isn't going to make sense to fix that all up. So other options are to replace the engine with another Merc engine that actually has fuel injection and can run ULP. Somehow I think this is also going to lead to financial ruin at the end of the day with management and all the other bells and whistles. Now here's another option (and I’m leaning in this direction at this stage) - a Lexus V8 with Lexus auto box... Now I know this will make Merc aficionados cringe and howl in horror when they see this abomination, but this is not a car that will be entered in concourse events - this is just to be a nice, fun, smooth ride (me being a ballie and all)

This is going to be a rather long-term project - two reasons:
1. I hardly ever have a weekend at home
2. To my horror I found out I'm not part of the Oppenheimer family

Anyways - pictures...

Saw this poor thing left for dead behind a building among some bushes, crocodiles and bushmen

Image


Six cylinder powa! (once upon a time in a land far-far away :cry: )

Image


So I rented a trailer and went off to go fetch it. Never expected it to be as much work as it was. First I pulled it out of it's (almost final) resting place

Image

Image

After lots of blood sweat, grumbles, mutters and outright cursing I finally got it to a spot to what was supposed to be the spot from where I could merely tow it up the hill and get it loaded. Had my 'Lux in low range, 4wd, diff locked and alles, but this car just didn't want to cooperate. All I succeeded in was digging 4 big holes at a time. Called it a day and towed the trailer back with nothing on it but dust.

After a plea for somebody to loan me some wheels, Sugar Bear put up his hand and loaned me some wheels that could hold air in the tyres. I went back to the Merc, armed with two trolley jacks, large socket set, bigass powerbar and two cans of Q20. I managed to get the drums and disks to turn again after liberal dosings of Q20 and more liberal addition of verbal encouragement (Kom ****** los, jou ********!!!), and put the inflated wheels on.

Image

Image


Off to National trailer rental again, and back to fetch the car. Managed to get her loaded after a bit of a struggle, and brought her home

Image


I suppose now the real work starts. I suppose it would be best if I start at the bottom and work my way up. First get the suspension sorted out, then get her running, then rip everything out again before she goes for the bodywork. Upon her return the engine and transmission goes back in, then off to the upholsterers.

I must be a masochist :crazy:
Nothing is impossible - it just costs more
User avatar
Gideonvanzyl
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 546
Joined: Thu May 19, 2011 9:16 am
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: Hilux 2.7 D/C 4x4
Real Name: Gideon

Re: The new money pit

Post by Gideonvanzyl »

Nice project Andre. That v8 will definitely be a winner.

"I suppose now the real work starts. I suppose it would be best if I start at the bottom and work my way up. First get the suspension sorted out, then get her running, then rip everything out again before she goes for the bodywork. Upon her return the engine and transmission goes back in, then off to the upholsterers."

You make it sound so easy. Good luck with the project.
Toyota Hilux 2.7 Legend 35 (Bullnose) 2003 d/cab 4x4 with Cooper Discoverer AT 3's on with unichip and Powerflow exhaust. Name: Blouwillebees
User avatar
Dodging
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 875
Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:01 pm
Town: Boksburg
Vehicle: Golof
Real Name: Andre

Re: The new money pit

Post by Dodging »

I wish it was going to be that simple :lol:

This is going to be a beast of project - EVERYTHING must come off and get the treatment before it goes back in... So ja - this is going to take a long time...
Nothing is impossible - it just costs more
User avatar
Hangover
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
LR4WD, Lockers, Crawler Gears
Posts: 1374
Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:55 am
Town: Deneysville
Vehicle: '76 FJ45 , '13 3.0 D4D Hilux
Real Name: Stef

Re: The new money pit

Post by Hangover »

Daai is nou vir jou n mooi fintail... Sterkte met die rebuild ek sal hierdie fret dop hou!
Hangover(A.K.A die speelding)
1976 FJ45 4x4
1UZ-FE 4.0vvti
2" OME Suspension lift
1.5" Shackle lift
35" Geo MT's
Custom Bullbar
Lockright Locked rear
York OBA
20" LED bar
Nighthawk 100W spots

Dakar
2013 3.0D-4D 4x4 Hilux Dakar
Dewald Posthumus
Low Range 4WD
Low Range 4WD
Posts: 238
Joined: Tue May 08, 2012 11:45 am
Town: Benoni
Vehicle: 2008 Toyota Hilux 3.0D4d 4x4
Real Name: Dewald

Re: The new money pit

Post by Dewald Posthumus »

Ai meneer, daardie is my droomkar!!!

I just love the old Mercs, dad had a 1970 280SE - complete with leather, aircon, auto - the works - I think it was the W108 if I'm not mistaken. I still dread the sale of that vehicle, but when he sold it for R10k, I did not have enough appreciation for it to actually buy it...ook maar lekker stupid gewees!

Anyway, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE update us with photo's as you go along with this project, I might just make you an offer once you have completed the project!
Thabogrobler
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 5266
Joined: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:43 pm
Town: Pretoria
Vehicle: '02 'Lux KZ
Real Name: Thabo
Club VHF Licence: x223
Location: Garsfontein
Contact:

Re: The new money pit

Post by Thabogrobler »

You might be surprised to learn that Merc would be able to supply you virtually all of the parts needed!

Take the VIN number to your local dealer and be prepared to be schocked!
'02 KZ 'Lux. Cooled. Chipped. Onca'd. Cherished!

If you are a diesel fan, raise your hand.
If you aren't raising your hand, raise your standards!

A 4x4 is merely a machine that enables you to get stuck further away from civilization.
User avatar
Genissie
Low Range 4WD
Low Range 4WD
Posts: 210
Joined: Mon Oct 28, 2013 1:23 pm
Town: Hartenbos
Vehicle: LC 80, 4500
Real Name: Andries
Club VHF Licence: X254
Location: Hartenbos

Re: The new money pit

Post by Genissie »

what is the licensing status, was the yearly fees paid or has it accumulated interest ?
make sure you don't finish the car and someone come and claim it's his...
Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
User avatar
Dodging
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 875
Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:01 pm
Town: Boksburg
Vehicle: Golof
Real Name: Andre

Re: The new money pit

Post by Dodging »

I'm not spending a cent on this car until I have it on my name. Spoke to a helpful chap at the licensing department who will pull all the details on the car and tell me what needs to be done to get that done. Once that is done, work will commence
Nothing is impossible - it just costs more
User avatar
pietpetoors
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 10649
Joined: Thu May 17, 2007 9:12 pm
Town: Langebaan
Vehicle: 2.7 Hilux 4x4 DC
Real Name: Pieter
Club VHF Licence: X27
Contact:

Re: The new money pit

Post by pietpetoors »

Het hulle in '70 of '71 die eerste keer met brandstofinspuiting uitgekom?
Only Dead Fish Go With The Flow!
Image
1999 Hilux 2.7i 4x4 Raider DC with 3.4 Prado V6. Rear diff-lock, Bull Bar and rock sliders, 31" Cooper ST Maxx, Snorkel, Alu-Canopy, VHF Motorolla radio, West Coast Rust, Mikem Suspension, Ball Joint Spacers in front and Mikem extended shackles at the rear, 25watt LED Spots
User avatar
ThysdJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 16587
Joined: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:31 am
Town: Brackenfell
Vehicle: 2010 Hilux D4D 3.0 D/C 4x4
Real Name: Thys
Club VHF Licence: HC102
Location: Brackenfell
Contact:

Re: The new money pit

Post by ThysdJ »

Fantastic money pit that you have there... I would love to get my hands on one of those... Saw an old toppie in one of these in CT yesterday.. He looked like he was on top of the world.. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Image Link Broken
Thys de Jager
CEO and Refreshments Manager at Team Offroad.

2010 Hilux 3.0 D4D D/C 4x4 with GOMAD "Brood" Canopy. Tripod.
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 Sport. The original SFA. AGA... Gooi kole
email: thys@teamoffroad.co.za

Like Team Offroad on Facebook...
User avatar
Dodging
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 875
Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:01 pm
Town: Boksburg
Vehicle: Golof
Real Name: Andre

Re: The new money pit

Post by Dodging »

Oh man those Ponton's are beautiful!

@ Pietpetoors - ek dink dit was vroeg 70's. Lyk egter asof ek 'n plek gekry het wat al die parte vir die enjin het, so ek kan dalk net dit regkry om die oorspronklike enjin te behou. Sal verkies om dit te doen want dan verhoog die herverkoop-waarde drasties
Nothing is impossible - it just costs more
dd6
LR 4WD Rear Locker
LR 4WD Rear Locker
Posts: 424
Joined: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:25 pm
Town: Klerksdorp
Vehicle: 1995 SFA
Real Name: Jaco

Re: The new money pit

Post by dd6 »

Ai daai is nou ñ pragtige Mercedes!! Ek is mal oor die idee om so iets ñ tweede kans te gee. Ek het self ook ñ projek onder die afdak! As daai Mercedes enjin redbaar is sal hy net soveel meer spesiaal wees! Anders sit maar ñ 6.2lt V8 AMG enjin in!!!
User avatar
Donkey
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 5132
Joined: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:33 am
Town: Johannesburg
Vehicle: 2002 3.0KZ-TE 4x4, Eazyawn RTT, Snorkel, NudgeM Bumper, 38mm Ball Joint Spacers, 35" Maxxis Bighorns, Dastek Unichip, 60 ltr Snomaster fridge/freezer, 40mm body lift, Mikem front/rear with extended shackles, Bilsteins shox rear
Real Name: Tumelo Thebe aka Baas John
Club VHF Licence: X122

Re: The new money pit

Post by Donkey »

:subscribed:
Tumelo Maketekete
Donkey, simple and often misunderstood.
We don't stop playing because we grow old, but we grow old because we stop playing!

2002 - 3.0KZ-TE Toyota Hilux (Letebele)
1994 - 1.6i Gl Toyota Corolla (Platkar)
1990 - Gli TwinCam 16v (ZuluBoy)

ImageImage
Thabogrobler
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 5266
Joined: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:43 pm
Town: Pretoria
Vehicle: '02 'Lux KZ
Real Name: Thabo
Club VHF Licence: x223
Location: Garsfontein
Contact:

Re: The new money pit

Post by Thabogrobler »

Thys,

My Pa het so Ponton gerestureer, 1959/60 190D.

Het hom vir my oom in George gegee maar ek dink nou die kar is erens in die Kaap - ek sal bietjie uitvind.

Vir my matriek vakansie het ek en 'n pel hom van Welkom gery na George - van Colesberg af SONDER remme! Ja, ja, ons was jonk en onverskillig! Maar dis 'n laaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg storie vir 'n ander dag.
'02 KZ 'Lux. Cooled. Chipped. Onca'd. Cherished!

If you are a diesel fan, raise your hand.
If you aren't raising your hand, raise your standards!

A 4x4 is merely a machine that enables you to get stuck further away from civilization.
dd6
LR 4WD Rear Locker
LR 4WD Rear Locker
Posts: 424
Joined: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:25 pm
Town: Klerksdorp
Vehicle: 1995 SFA
Real Name: Jaco

Re: The new money pit

Post by dd6 »

Ek weet van twee ongesrestoureerde Pontons hier in Klerksdorp. Hulle word maar net gebêre vir onderdele. Die man het ñ gerestoureerde 190.
User avatar
ThysdJ
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 16587
Joined: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:31 am
Town: Brackenfell
Vehicle: 2010 Hilux D4D 3.0 D/C 4x4
Real Name: Thys
Club VHF Licence: HC102
Location: Brackenfell
Contact:

Re: The new money pit

Post by ThysdJ »

Thabogrobler wrote:Maar dis 'n laaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg storie vir 'n ander dag.
More is 'n ander dag.. so jy kan maar begin vertel... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
Thys de Jager
CEO and Refreshments Manager at Team Offroad.

2010 Hilux 3.0 D4D D/C 4x4 with GOMAD "Brood" Canopy. Tripod.
1997 Jeep Wrangler TJ 4.0 Sport. The original SFA. AGA... Gooi kole
email: thys@teamoffroad.co.za

Like Team Offroad on Facebook...
User avatar
swartvark
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 2051
Joined: Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:03 pm
Town: Gordons Bay
Vehicle: SFA HiLEX V8; Suzuki GSF1200s Bandit
Real Name: Tiaan
Location: Western Cape

Re: The new money pit

Post by swartvark »

190......een eienaar...........mooi bly mooi.
IMG-20131121-00202.jpg
IMG-20131121-00202.jpg (30.85 KiB) Viewed 7889 times
IMG-20131121-00203.jpg
IMG-20131121-00203.jpg (30.64 KiB) Viewed 7889 times
IMG-20131121-00204.jpg
IMG-20131121-00204.jpg (32.44 KiB) Viewed 7889 times
IMG-20131121-00205.jpg
IMG-20131121-00205.jpg (15.25 KiB) Viewed 7889 times
IMG-20131121-00206.jpg
IMG-20131121-00206.jpg (34.52 KiB) Viewed 7889 times
Image
MUD........GLORIOUS MUD!!!!!


Your friendly VW salesperson......(with a passion for SFA Hiluxes)

NEED A CAR?
talk2tiaan@gmail.com
0829294028
dd6
LR 4WD Rear Locker
LR 4WD Rear Locker
Posts: 424
Joined: Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:25 pm
Town: Klerksdorp
Vehicle: 1995 SFA
Real Name: Jaco

Re: The new money pit

Post by dd6 »

Is daar al vordering?
User avatar
4x4BEES
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 3447
Joined: Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:13 am
Town: Brackenfell
Vehicle: Hilux 4.0V6
Real Name: Kevin

Re: The new money pit

Post by 4x4BEES »

Jissie Andre, dit lyk na 'n projek wat 'n lekker lang tyd gaan neem.
Alle sterkte daarmee :thumbup: :thumbup:

Wag in spanning om te sien hoe dit vorder :subscribed:
User avatar
Dodging
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 875
Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:01 pm
Town: Boksburg
Vehicle: Golof
Real Name: Andre

Re: The new money pit

Post by Dodging »

Ja op die stadium staan alles nog stil - ek sukkel nog om die kar op my naam te kry

Sent from my car using a hand-gesture
Nothing is impossible - it just costs more
User avatar
BlumTRD
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 502
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:08 am
Town: South Africa
Vehicle: Hilux
Real Name: David
Location: Pretoria

Re: The new money pit

Post by BlumTRD »

Hiers my *72 230 gaan die hele kar oor spry . Het darm al die 450sec se limited slipp diff in met sy white walls en al .

Sent from my GT-I9295 using Tapatalk
Attachments
uploadfromtaptalk1388347542251.jpg
uploadfromtaptalk1388347496346.jpg
User avatar
BlumTRD
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 502
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:08 am
Town: South Africa
Vehicle: Hilux
Real Name: David
Location: Pretoria

Re: The new money pit

Post by BlumTRD »

:):):):):)

Sent from my GT-I9295 using Tapatalk
Attachments
uploadfromtaptalk1388347833240.jpg
uploadfromtaptalk1388347796191.jpg
uploadfromtaptalk1388347754473.jpg
User avatar
Dodging
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 875
Joined: Mon Dec 27, 2010 6:01 pm
Town: Boksburg
Vehicle: Golof
Real Name: Andre

Re: The new money pit

Post by Dodging »

Jinne dis darem maar mooi daai

Sent from my bicycle using 2nd gear
Nothing is impossible - it just costs more
User avatar
4x4BEES
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 3447
Joined: Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:13 am
Town: Brackenfell
Vehicle: Hilux 4.0V6
Real Name: Kevin

Re: The new money pit

Post by 4x4BEES »

Ek het nog baie om te leer as dit by engines kom, maar is daai 'n supercharger op die 8 prop of is dit
net sy air intake?
User avatar
zepplin
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 2099
Joined: Fri Jul 27, 2007 1:05 pm
Town: Cape Town
Vehicle: Crooza VX 80 EFI
Real Name: Steve
Club VHF Licence: HC 127

Re: The new money pit

Post by zepplin »

Intake manifold.
Crooza VX 80 efi - fully locked.
User avatar
4x4BEES
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 3447
Joined: Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:13 am
Town: Brackenfell
Vehicle: Hilux 4.0V6
Real Name: Kevin

Re: The new money pit

Post by 4x4BEES »

zepplin wrote:Intake manifold.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Fanks, soos ek se, ek moet nog baie leer!!
Ken nie eintlik V8's nie
User avatar
BlumTRD
LR 4WD Full Lockers
LR 4WD Full Lockers
Posts: 502
Joined: Wed Aug 29, 2007 9:08 am
Town: South Africa
Vehicle: Hilux
Real Name: David
Location: Pretoria

Re: The new money pit

Post by BlumTRD »

Andre . Asb sit nog kiekies op van die binnekant . Groot asb . Is dit n w108 . As dit nie vir twee 2 liter 16v corsa ldv's is nie . Gaan ons maar vir Mercs . Kannie wag om hom op die skidpad te sien nie .

Sent from my GT-I9295 using Tapatalk
User avatar
KOBUSL
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 2044
Joined: Sat Jul 19, 2008 2:12 pm
Town: WOLSELEY
Vehicle: '96 HILUX 2.8 HILUX DC 3i BMW 540 RANCHERO UTE 4 Li
Real Name: KOBUS

Re: The new money pit

Post by KOBUSL »

4x4BEES wrote:Ek het nog baie om te leer as dit by engines kom, maar is daai 'n supercharger op die 8 prop of is dit
net sy air intake?
SUPERC13.jpg
SUPERC13.jpg (11.54 KiB) Viewed 7664 times
So lyk hy Kevin
Word te vinnig oud en te stadig wys.
User avatar
4x4BEES
Monster Truck
Monster Truck
Posts: 3447
Joined: Wed Nov 20, 2013 10:13 am
Town: Brackenfell
Vehicle: Hilux 4.0V6
Real Name: Kevin

Re: The new money pit

Post by 4x4BEES »

:slap: :slap: :slap:

Dankie :blushing: :blushing:
Post Reply

Return to “Other Vehicles”