1971 Series IIA 88" Merc TD project

Due to unforseen circumstances, I am going to try and sell my 1971 Mercedes Turbo Diesel IIA 88" project.
Below is a partial list of the items this includes:
New Galvanized Richards Chassis
Mercedes 5 cyl. Turbo Diesel that had approx 212K when removed. Lower pan modified to clear axle
Mercedes 240D flywheel neutrally balanced
Correct Flywheel bolts
Brand new 240D clutch Kit
Brand new slave cylinder
Fully Rebuilt NP435 Transmission
Custom NP435 Main shaft
Engine to Trans adapter plate
Series stock Transfer case
Transmission to Transfer case adapter plate
New Parabolic Springs
New Military Shackles and hardware
New Pro-Comp Shocks
Toyota FJ62 Axles with 4.11 gears
Toyota brakes
Toyota power steering box
All series body panels including radiator support, bulkhead, rear tub, top and doors.
New Brake lines

The hard work has been done. This truck needs someone who can finish it. It is currently a rolling chassis with drivetrain mounted. Not looking to part the truck, please inquire via pm if serious, I check this site several times a day. I will work on getting some pictures added. Asking $6500.
Truck is located in East Hartford, CT 06118.
Thanks

yes, definately post some pics. I might be interested.

pics please! pvollers@vermontoverland.com. Thanks.

Yes, pics please. That sounds like a great truck!

Ernie, I was VERY Impressed with your build quality and workmanship. Sorry to hear you're not going to get to finish the project.

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Originally Posted by Terrys

Ernie, I was VERY Impressed with your build quality and workmanship. Sorry to hear you're not going to get to finish the project.

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Terry, I'm heading up on Sunday to look at it, Do you want to join me?

Even though he's only 20 minutes away, I doubt I'll have time. I'm pretty busy in the sugarhouse this time of year.

I want to say thank you to everyone who has shown interest in my project. After taking another hard look at the situation, I have decided that I cannot sell this project now. Something else will have to give.
See you on the trail (someday).

Wise decision. Hope things work out for you.:thumb-up:

Awesome!

Why don't you make a list of other series junk you have that you aren't going to use and post that up for sale?

Glad to hear it!

Mark

Back on the market. Will consider parting out or selling whole. Prefer to sell locally or to someone who can come and see what I have. I have some pictures but I dont think they do justice to what is there. I also have a lot of parts, including LT230 and LT77 (diesel version with short bellhousing).
Please PM if interested.
Thanks
Ernie

Mercedes Engine, NP435, LT77 and LT230 have been sold. Rolling chassis etc still available.

PM sent

Just to be clear, none of the crossmembers or engine mounts have been moved. The stock series drivetrain can be bolted in without issue.
Thanks to all that have shown interest so far.

I saw the rolling chassis and just wanted to let everyone know that this would make a great platform for any sort of frame-over. The Toyota axles fit very nicely to the rover springs and really the whole package is very enticing. Toyota axles will be mostly bullet proof under a series truck no matter what you powered it with.

I probably would have jumped on it if I didn't already have my own project going. Still on the fence though. :o

Update, rolling chassis engine and transmission have been sold.
Still have the following:
stock series transfercase and adapter plate to mate to NP435
Wing panels
Rear tub
Hard top
seat box
etc.

Would that NP435 adapter happen to include the mainshaft? IF it does I am very, very interested.

I no longer have the mainshaft for the NP435.