Saturday I bought a 1970 220D as a parts donor for my 1975 230-4. I didn't know it had a good running motor. Now I'm trying to find some way to make use of it. I just can't throw something usable away!
I do have access to a cheap 1978 300D with a siezed motor and good trans. Question is will the engine fit the chassis without major fabrication and will the 300D trans bolt to the 220D motor?
The 220D lost the flex plate while being towed on the freeway. They didn't notice for a while and it tore up the floor pan as well as destroying the back of the transmission. The car has quite a bit of rust so it would be a lot of work to repair and rebuild.