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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846  | 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! I purchased this wonderful rig about a month ago. Still VERY happy that I did. I've found a few surprises but overall I'm very pleased, especially since the PO(2nd owner) had all the original federalization paperwork/pics/notes from the 1st owner, original bill of sale from Germany to the USA, customs importation invoice, most all of the receipts (LOTS of $$ on maintenance), etc. Anyways, it's been kept in great shape (no typical rust whatsoever) and been a local Portland, OR rig since its importation in '81, but there was still room for clean-up.
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| dentsmithy Elite Veteran Date registered: Sep 2007 Location: NFA Vehicle(s): 1986 230Ge, , 1979 240gd cabrio, AD-SL Posts: 912 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! Beautiful condition, very jealous  | |
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! dentsmithy - 8/20/2010 1:59 AM Beautiful condition, very jealous Thanks very much Chris. It is really in fantastic condition for its age but it's definitely not perfect. The pics do a good job of hiding the scratches, dents, dings, paint chips, etc. One day I hope to fully frame-off resto it. | |
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| NOPEC Extreme Veteran Date registered: Feb 2008 Location: Babylon, Long Island, NY Vehicle(s): 1985 Mercedes 300GD Posts: 374  | ||
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! Thanks!
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| Otiswesty Administrator Date registered: Jun 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213 Posts: 3004  | ||
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| bram_r Expert Date registered: Apr 2007 Location: the Netherlands Vehicle(s): 1984 MB 280GE, 1982 MB 300GD, 1986 Subaru XT 4WD Posts: 1659  | ||
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 | ||
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 | Re: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! bram_r - 8/27/2010 2:08 PM Amazing G, very nice condition. You don't see such nice rust free examples around here. Very cool to see the Rotzler winch up front there as well, was it part of the original configuration as ordered at the time? Would you mind taking and posting a few pics of the dash and switches as well? gr. bram Thx Bram! I agree--rust free is rare, hence why I spent more than I originally wanted to on this W460. Yes, it's part of the data card/SA number sheet. Interestingly enough, I have original pics of the federalization process when this G came over from Germany and the Rotzler wasn't on the front...so the PO to me (2nd owner) sourced one and had it installed. I would have done the same if they hadn't. Certainly(keep in mind that I will be getting new/fresh switches to replace the faded ones. I'll probably keep the CL LPS switches just as a testament to it's history--and to push me to find out just what the heck "clearance lamps" are in relation to DOT standards as they were installed only for federalization. I'll probably also source a period-correct Becker or Blaupunkt radio..but we'll have to see about that as I'd like to have tunes out in the middle of nowhere);
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 | ||
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| Rossi Veteran Date registered: Nov 2007 Location: Scandinavia Vehicle(s): Lwb -85 GD300 and Swb -80 G230 convertible Posts: 198  | ||
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| stevegsmith Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA USA Vehicle(s): 82 300GD WVO, 06 Jeep Lib CRD B99 Posts: 1301 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! Hey Jeremy, Just a tip. It only took me 6 years but I finally replaced the lenses on my locker indicators. I got them from Eurotruck and they were cheap. You simply pop out the light housing with a little prying, then pull out the light socket from the back of the housing, then through the back use a small screwdriver to push out the old lense. Pop in the new and you're good to go. Takes 10 minutes. No need to replace the whole housing. Makes the cluster console that much pertier.  Steve | |
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 | ||
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! stevegsmith - 9/8/2010 5:26 PM Hey Jeremy, Just a tip. It only took me 6 years but I finally replaced the lenses on my locker indicators. I got them from Eurotruck and they were cheap. You simply pop out the light housing with a little prying, then pull out the light socket from the back of the housing, then through the back use a small screwdriver to push out the old lense. Pop in the new and you're good to go. Takes 10 minutes. No need to replace the whole housing. Makes the cluster console that much pertier. Steve Yup yup Steve-O, already on my (ever growing) to-do list. ;-) First priority is getting the diff lockers functioning again, more overall maintenance, then an engine swap I'm afraid. I'd love driving it even more if hills weren't such a str..ug...gl...e..... Ever wish you had more juice in your 617A Steve, or are you happy with the power output? 617A would be best period-correct "look" but I'm thinking 603A or 606A would make me happiest in the power dept. | |
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| Rossi Veteran Date registered: Nov 2007 Location: Scandinavia Vehicle(s): Lwb -85 GD300 and Swb -80 G230 convertible Posts: 198 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! jeremyw - 9/10/2010 4:26 PM Rossi - 9/8/2010 8:30 AM Wow, thanks very kindly Rossi! The pics make it look perfect--it's not perfect. It's a very well cared for 30yr old G w/ scratches, rock chips, etc etc.This must be one of the most beautiful Lwb G:s I have ever seen! Just can´t stop looking at it Jeremyw...... Of course it´s not 100% perfect. I am talking about the overall appearance of a 30 year old G
I am in the process of slowly restoring a 1980 G230 cab myself and I want the same original "look" as your car, with standard steel rims, narrow tires and so on. Mine was originaly the same color as your´s but will probably be painted Agüave Grün when I get that far | |
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| Inkblotz Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Georgia Vehicle(s): 90 300GD "Thundering Turtle II", w/ 603A turbo Posts: 3186 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! stevegsmith - 9/8/2010 8:26 PM Hey Jeremy, Just a tip. It only took me 6 years but I finally replaced the lenses on my locker indicators. I got them from Eurotruck and they were cheap. You simply pop out the light housing with a little prying, then pull out the light socket from the back of the housing, then through the back use a small screwdriver to push out the old lense. Pop in the new and you're good to go. Takes 10 minutes. No need to replace the whole housing. Makes the cluster console that much pertier. Steve I wonder why the front Diff lense wears out more than the rear? My looks exactly the same. Mark  | |
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| stevegsmith Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA USA Vehicle(s): 82 300GD WVO, 06 Jeep Lib CRD B99 Posts: 1301 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! Inkblotz - 9/10/2010 4:55 AM stevegsmith - 9/8/2010 8:26 PM Hey Jeremy, Just a tip. It only took me 6 years but I finally replaced the lenses on my locker indicators. I got them from Eurotruck and they were cheap. You simply pop out the light housing with a little prying, then pull out the light socket from the back of the housing, then through the back use a small screwdriver to push out the old lense. Pop in the new and you're good to go. Takes 10 minutes. No need to replace the whole housing. Makes the cluster console that much pertier. Steve I wonder why the front Diff lense wears out more than the rear? My looks exactly the same. Mark :err: Mine was that way too Mark. I noticed, last time I fell asleep at the wheel, that I had a locker signal impression on my forehead. So, one would logically assume that the indicator wear is due to years of rubbing ones forehead on the lens while "nap-driving". Duh. Jeremy, to answer your question. I'm satisfied with my engine mostly while on flat roads or screaming down hills. I've learned to deal with slow up hill speeds. Still a little emotionally challenging but I just remind myself that I'm not in a hurry. So, I get there a hour later than everyone else. No biggie. Upgrading your truck to the 606 is a bit of a task, a lot of time, and, a lot of money. The 617A is sooooooo reliable and soooo simple and soooo easy to drop in, it's a really really tough argument to make the change for the power in my opinion. It's also more tolerable to straight veggie. My plan is to watch Syncro and see what he does. He'll be doing some tweaking over the next couple of years. Then just copy him and take advantage of his resources and resourcing knowledge after I get him all liquored up. He's a smart feller and has been watchin/reading all the turbo diesel forums. Let's keep my plan a secret though. Edited by stevegsmith 9/10/2010 1:56 PM | |
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| tj4tj4 Veteran Date registered: Jul 2009 Location: Das Hinterland, Wisconsin Vehicle(s): G550 (2014); G55 (Europa 2000) Posts: 277 | ||
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| jeremyw Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, OR Vehicle(s): '03 G500 O'erlanderwagen Posts: 846 | RE: 1980 300GD LWB "Radio Flyer"; Stage 1 complete! Rossi - 9/10/2010 2:48 AM jeremyw - 9/10/2010 4:26 PM Rossi - 9/8/2010 8:30 AM Wow, thanks very kindly Rossi! The pics make it look perfect--it's not perfect. It's a very well cared for 30yr old G w/ scratches, rock chips, etc etc.This must be one of the most beautiful Lwb G:s I have ever seen! Just can´t stop looking at it Jeremyw...... Of course it´s not 100% perfect. I am talking about the overall appearance of a 30 year old G
I am in the process of slowly restoring a 1980 G230 cab myself and I want the same original "look" as your car, with standard steel rims, narrow tires and so on. Mine was originaly the same color as your´s but will probably be painted Agüave Grün when I get that far Why not keep it Carmine Red to be original? Value would be higher than a complete paint change IMHO. | |
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