Jim Bell Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: I just had to drive to get away from the areas that get a lot of traffic this afternoon. But I have finally managed to find shade so have a break until the traffic calms down later. And glad you all like it will get to read through everything here now. That's absolutely outstanding. Low Horatio gearbox and Dyslexic Viking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 ohhhhhhhhhhhh.......................... Low Horatio gearbox, Dave_Q, cort1977 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 I've driven this a bit now and know it a bit. It has starting difficulties, Cluth is a bit strange, possibly needs adjustment? There is an exhaust leak on the engine so the windows must be down all the time. And under heavy load the engine coughs, lack of fuel? But I have to admit that I was initially terrified to drive this when it was on the motorway in heavy traffic and it didn't get any better when a Nissan cashcow almost crashed into me. So with the problems it has, it should perhaps have been picked up on a trailer instead of being driven home. It also looks better in pictures, but it has a number of paint and bodywork defects. But this and the mechanical problems are fine as I got this cheaper because of it and I wouldn't have been able to afford it if it was perfect. And will get more pictures taken. BL Bloke, auntiemaryscanary, Rust Collector and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 It sounds delightful. Mechanically not much needed and the bodywork is solid but not to shiny. It is in ideal condition! Dyslexic Viking, Shite Ron, eddyramrod and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullzwei Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 With a bit of luck the starting and spluttering issues might be solved by a fresh set of fuel filters and cracking off an injector. Lacquer Peel and Dyslexic Viking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 Random Merc pictures The chrome on the rear bumper has some defects. Bellow. The rear wheel arches is good. The parcel shelf is wood. But the worst part is the bottom of the passenger side front wing. After reading restorations of these, I know there is a rust trap behind there. So the archliner has to go out and I hope I don't find too many nasty surprises. cobblers, Nyphur, BL Bloke and 30 others 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, Nullzwei said: With a bit of luck the starting and spluttering issues might be solved by a fresh set of fuel filters and cracking off an injector. I hope so. I will also see how the lift pump is in condition. And check the glow plugs as I suspect one of them is leaking exhaust. Nullzwei 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 You have indeed won today. Marvellous machine. Well bought. Dyslexic Viking, Crackers, sdkrc and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 More random pictures. And is so much nice details on these. PhilA, AnnoyingPentium, coachie and 45 others 48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I've only ever seen the outside of these. What a remarkable interior. I can see that safety was high in their priority list of sales. I don't think I've seen so much foam padded dash on any car from the early 60's. The little foam circle in the middle of the steering wheel is cute though. Correct me if I'm wrong but is that dual sided heating controls? Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 And some specs on this. 4 cylinder diesel with 55 horsepower but is faster than you might think. 4 speed column gear change. And since early 1963, it still has 1 circuit brakes with drums at the back and front without servo. It also does not have power steering. Weight with driver is approx 1,400 kg so she is a heavy girl and is approx. 4.7 meters long. RayMK, 320touring, Low Horatio gearbox and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 3 minutes ago, PhilA said: Correct me if I'm wrong but is that dual sided heating controls? I didn't think about it until you said it now and I think it has? Because there is no other reason for this? 320touring, Hawkeyethenoo and PhilA 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny Jim Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I'm sure I'm not the only one who's feeling slightly envious but who also is really pleased for you! Looking forward to seeing how you progress with this, a car like that deserves a custodian like you. 320touring, Dyslexic Viking, auntiemaryscanary and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 But one of the best things about this car is this folder from previous owners. Here there are receipts from repairs 30 years ago to a diploma from a classic car meeting, to old photos of the car. And best of all, the Norwegian authorities' registers only go back to 1970 in terms of owner history, but here someone has written down previous owners and there I get confirmation that this started life as a taxi, as I thought. Above. And gamle svarten is a former owners name for the car which roughly translates to old black. AnnoyingPentium, Dave_Q, Spottedlaurel and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 12 minutes ago, Sunny Jim said: I'm sure I'm not the only one who's feeling slightly envious but who also is really pleased for you! Looking forward to seeing how you progress with this, a car like that deserves a custodian like you. Thank you. And I am honored that you think this hope I can manage to give this one the life it deserves and is entitled to. Since i'm really just the custodian for this one until the next one takes over. auntiemaryscanary, Tickman and privatewire 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Dyslexic Viking said: I just had to drive to get away from the areas that get a lot of traffic this afternoon. But I have finally managed to find shade so have a break until the traffic calms down later. And glad you all like it will get to read through everything here now. Calendar material, right there. Dyslexic Viking, Low Horatio gearbox and Shite Ron 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Horatio gearbox Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 That is... just superb. I have one of these on an admittedly very long list of cars and tbh it's pretty unlikely to happen due to their rarity. So you've made a dream come true for me vicariously. Running issues - I've had amazing results with just a good service and just some general love and fettling. Like you will need an excuse to sit in it and go " vrom vroom, beep beep" like I do. Absolutely bloody ace! Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nullzwei Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Mercedes used the same door striker surround panel design right up until the w201 and w124. Gone by the w210 sadly. Pity they are not still using the clap hands wiper design, always looked very classy imho. Is MOT and / or road tax free status for historic cars a thing in Norway? Lacquer Peel, AnnoyingPentium, Jim Bell and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 6 hours ago, motorpunk said: Where in Norge will the car be? The car was in Nannestad Norway and this is the route home. And Google is as optimistic as always, I expect at least 6 hours of pure driving. I chose this route which is longer and takes longer time because it is less hard on the car, the alternative would be the motorway almost all the way home. I've been on break for a few hours now waiting for the traffic to calm down. And I don't think I'll drive all the way home today, so I'll spend the night somewhere along the way. tooSavvy, privatewire, BeEP and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 MrsDC and I borrowed a slightly later 220 as a wedding car, so I've rather a soft spot for these... I just love the vertical speedo, and the fins. eddyramrod, Mally, Dyslexic Viking and 10 others 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 I'm now waiting for a tow truck as I can't get it to start and the battery is almost dead. I'm starting to wonder if the glow system is completely dead. But we'll see. If we get it to start, Than i wonder if I should try to drive all the way home tonight so I don't have to stop the engine anymore. Updates will come. puddlethumper, Jim Bell, crad and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 ive never noticed these had vertical speedo only one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 18 minutes ago, hairnet said: ive never noticed these had vertical speedo only one? Yes. Adding a second would be superfluous. mat_the_cat, GeorgeB, Yoss and 6 others 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 That looks a lovely old thing, well bought. Hopefully the starting problem isn't anything too serious. Dyslexic Viking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyslexic Viking Posted August 12, 2022 Author Share Posted August 12, 2022 I'm still waiting for a tow truck. If he's to late and we can't get the car started, I might have to sleep in the car tonight. And no one has stopped and offered to help, not even owners of classic/old cars. This is just how Norwegians are. CreepingJesus, Jim Bell, auntiemaryscanary and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 I stopped to assist a Classic Mercedes recently, @juulargot involved too. Move to Scotland! even without glow plugs the heat generated by turning it over should get it going. juular, Dyslexic Viking and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 ^they were pretty stuck, no breakdown cover, similar distance to you to travel, couldn't get the car going so I let them park it at mine and drove them to the railway station for a train home. auntiemaryscanary, Nullzwei, CreepingJesus and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 25 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said: I'm still waiting for a tow truck. If he's to late and we can't get the car started, I might have to sleep in the car tonight. I know this is no consolation at the moment but I'd happily sleep in that. Good luck sorting it. It's a 1960s diesel, it can't be that complicated. And you had to try and drive it home, I would have done the same. You could have had it delivered but where's the fun in that? Hawkeyethenoo, auntiemaryscanary, Dyslexic Viking and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 4 hours ago, Datsuncog said: just love the vertical speedo, and the fins. Took the words right out of my mouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 2 hours ago, PhilA said: Yes. Adding a second would be superfluous. thanks phil PhilA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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