Good basic pickup. As long as it is not rusted away, and the engine
runs, then you might wanna check out the front end for worn ball joints,
tie rods, LCA bushings, etc. (Assuming 2wd) If 4 WD, there are 4
bearings in the steering knuckles, if memory serves. They are pretty
easy to put new bearings in. There are shims to adjust the preload, but
as long as you are careful, and put them all back the same way, you
should not need to check/adjust them.
Check all the u joints and if it has CV joints, check them too. The CV
joints were expensive in 1972, and probably are now also.
Plan on putting volvo seats in it unless you are only gonna drive it
under an hour at a time.
Dimitri via Mercedes wrote on 12/8/18 7:32 PM:
Anyone know anything about these? They were made from 1967-1972 as far as I
know. I’m considering buying one as I need such a vehicle to haul stuff around.
They have a nice look and I like the simplicity of an older vehicle. Thoughts?
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