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Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:11 pm
by pcolette
A new addition to my addiction.....
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1989 Puch 300GD
5 cylinder Mercedes diesel
5 speed Getrag trans
Hi/Lo FWD
In the process of minor repairs, updating, etc. So far it has new tires (Cooper ATW), new battery, new front turn signals, etc.
It's a whole new learning curve from my Pinzees.
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:21 pm
by GenevaPinz
Christmas is a few days early for you it seems!!
Congratulations on your purchase!
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:32 pm
by EmbarkChief
Lookin good!
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 3:09 pm
by TechMOGogy
Sweet!!
I love it - post lots of pictures for us - perhaps the Puch G will get its own section on the board (even though it does not have portals
)
Now you just need a Haflinger to complete your SDP collection!!
If your up for a project:
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=9397
Cheers,
Dan
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 8:58 am
by pcolette
Thanks for the kind words guys!
I thought about a Haflinger but I figured I would get more use out of the G-wagen plus it's much easier to find parts for it.
New headlights are on the way and I've got a few ideas......
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:46 am
by undysworld
Nice looking truck, Paul. One more reason why I need to stop by your place.
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:37 am
by David Dunn
Needs tinted glass.
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:42 am
by pcolette
David Dunn wrote:Needs tinted glass.
Dave, you are absolutely correct! On the wish list for next year.
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:21 pm
by edzz
What is the "Getrag trans"?
Nice looking truck, keep thinking I need one.
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 12:37 pm
by pcolette
edzz wrote:What is the "Getrag trans"?
From what I understand these came with either a Mercedes brand or Getrag brand transmission. In my case it is the Getrag. I've seen some forum posts that prefer the Getrag but I don't know enough about it (yet) to have an opinion.
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:12 pm
by TechMOGogy
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 1:37 pm
by David Dunn
pcolette wrote:David Dunn wrote:Needs tinted glass.
Dave, you are absolutely correct! On the wish list for next year.
First I need to "borrow" Vince's G for patterns
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:23 pm
by audiocontr
Can you snap a few interior pics?
What price range are we talking? Does it have ac?
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:38 pm
by waterdog
What a beauty!! Congrat!!
Re: Puch 300GD Added to the Garage
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:36 pm
by pcolette
The interior is fairly simple - lighting & heater controls in the dash but no a/c though some had it, and it's apparently not too hard to add but pricey. There's a spot in the dash for the radio but nothing there right now.
The power steering is nice! As are the power brakes with front discs.
Prices are all over the place depending on badging (Puch or Mercedes), equipment (diff lockers, a/c, automatic, etc.), engine and so on. I've seen them from $15k-25k and up for fancy ones.
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