1968 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

300GD Wagon

5 cilinder turbodiesel

Manual

WDB46033217050968

Clear

Diesel

Up for sale is a nineteen 88 Mercedes 300GD turbodiesel with a 5-speed Wolf crawl gearbox. This truck was born a 300GD diesel with a 5 cilinder 617 engine coupled to a 5-speed Getrag gearbox. The truck still has its original forest green color with its original brown plaid interior. It has front and rear diff. locks, high and low 4X4 transfer box, RPM meter, snorkel on alternator, headlamp washers, fog lights front and rear, wiper and washer on rear door, front towpin and tow hitch and a set L/R front Mercedes G 460 rubber mats. The following modifications were made using only original Mercedes or Mercedes suppliers parts. -ORC lift kit, both axles, with shocks 15cm. ( www.orc.de ) -R.H. deep dish alloy rims 8.5J X 15 special G-wagon rims. ( www.RH-alurad.de ) -17 cm Mercedes fender extenders matching the RH rims. the widest extenders Mercedes ever offered. -Wolf, 711-116, gearbox out of a military 250GD. This gearbox has an extreem low first crawl gear. Model number : G1/18-5/6.15. It is a super strong cast iron made in Gaggenau, Germany gearbox. Reverse 5,347:1 1st gear 6,157:1 2nd gear 3,148:1 3rd gear 1,743:1 4th gear 1,278:1 5th gear 1:1 - 5 cil 617A turbodiesel engine out of a 1985 300SD. Car had 160kmi with a rebuild cilinderhead. - set of ORC rock-sliders bolted, not welded, under L and R rocker panels. -METAL Mercedes-G snorkel, from drivers seat not visable, hidden behind windshield post. This snorkel also serves as an intercooler providing cold air straight into the aircleaner. -Mercedes-G outside sunvisor. -W463 functional vents in RF and LF fenders. A metal passage way was fabricated to allow hot air to escape the engine compartment. -New Pro-Comp 15X12.50X35 tires. -Truck was professionally repainted in its original factory color. -Roof panel was painted in white. -New heavy duty Sachs clutch plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing and clutch slave cilinder. -Factory gaskets between bellhousing and engine & bellhousing and gearbox for water tightness. -Correct new Wolf shift knob, Wolf shift mechanism and Wolf shift linkage rods. -Larger capacity 300SD (617A) oilcooler was installed. -Swiss Army foldable emergency shovel with matching leather holster mounted next to rear door on inside. -Custom exhaust thru the chassis pipe, this was done to achieve optimal ground clearance. -Turbo emblem on rear panel. All filters and fluids were checked or changed. Engine was resealed while it was out on the bench. A lot of time, effort and $'s were invested in this truck in addition to help from knowledgeable and dedicated G-wagon experts from the USA and Europe. We have now created a beast that can be put up against any Mercedes G-wagon, especially new ones, and come out the winner every time. I have a free and clear title in my name, will assist with shipping. We have run the truck on WVO, he loves it! The snorkel, turbo and exhaust produce a nice whine especially under load. Sale is not complete until a Bill of Sale has been signed by both buyer and seller. Good Luck Bidding!! I have 1 more G1/18-5/6.15 Mercedes Gaggenau cast-iron 5-speed gearbox available. Top-Gear contacted me to have this G appear in their program!