For Sale: 1980 Mercedes-Benz G-Class in The Woodlands, Texas

Mercedes-Benz W461 — 1980

Complete Restoration

• OM 602 engine fully rebuilt and reconditioned.
• 5-speed manual transmission.

Summary of Restoration Work

Mechanical Work and General Services

• Service performed by an authorized Bosch service center — Service No. 11386.
• Engine installation.
• Brake system service.
• Complete body disassembly and separation of the body from the chassis.
• Complete exhaust system fabrication and installation, following the original factory design.
• Fuel tank soldering and repair.
• Fuel level sender repair.
• Electrical system conversion from 24V to 12V (engine, windshield wipers, alternator, instrument cluster, etc.).
• Complete replacement of the electrical wiring and system.
• Turn signals and rear lights.
• Abrasive blasting of 73 parts (hinges, bars, hooks, corner brackets, etc.).
• Powder coating of 52 parts.
• Abrasive blasting of the body in hard-to-reach areas only (such as the inside of the doors and folded metal sections beneath the hood).
• Engine radiator and heater core reconditioned (repair and cleaning).
• Purchase of 43 parts from Expedition Imports (USA).
• Purchase of 9 accessories from Germany.
• All nuts and bolts replaced with stainless steel hardware.
• Chrome plating of all soft-top mounting hooks.
• Auxiliary fuel tank bracket welded, repaired, and abrasive-blasted.
• New auxiliary fuel tank, painted to match the body color.
• License plate light installation.
• Installation of the original auxiliary fuel tank bracket sourced from Germany.
• Fabrication of 5 wheels in the Expedition Motor style.
• Installation of 5 BFGoodrich tires, size 285/75 R16.
• Installation of fender flares.
• Center console modified to accommodate a 7-inch screen and the heater control panel.
• Original jack hydraulically repaired and repainted.
• Complete restoration of the window regulator system.
• New original side mirrors installed.
• Original engine mounts, seals, and brake backing plates installed.
• Original trim pieces installed.
• Paintable headlight guards, finished in the body color.
• Alpine/Pioneer sound system.

Chassis, Suspension, and Bodywork

• Complete chassis repaint.
• Coil springs and shock absorbers refinished in color.
• Complete bodywork and repaint of the entire vehicle body.

Interior and Finishing

• 100% genuine leather upholstery.
• Solid lenga hardwood flooring with removable aluminum profiles.
• Woodwork and finishing around the windshield air vent outlet.