"PG; the scalpel wielder" (pgr34)
05/20/2014 at 05:15 • Filed to: None
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"PG; the scalpel wielder" (pgr34)
05/20/2014 at 05:15 • Filed to: None | 1
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So I've been gettin a bit carried away lately on the classifieds and I've spotted this little possible project:
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Thoughts guys?
It seems a bit rusted etc, but this is the shape I want, pre-w123 (I love dem curvy mercs)
jkm7680
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/20/2014 at 06:17 |
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It sounds awesome to restore, but as far as storage and locating parts goes...
Fred (FreddsterExprs)
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/20/2014 at 06:48 |
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I have done a bit of W108 research myself - I think that it's one of the best cars ever designed and certainly a top-3 Mercedes (hence my name).
Rust is a killer. It costs a lot to bring them back once they are rusted through badly, and with Mercedes prices for parts... this is only an option of you have time, money or skills.
The good thing is that the 280 and 250 Variants run strong if they are well maintained engine wise, and apart from the rust it's a perfectly reliable and even daily driveable car.
Have car, will drive (now has a motorcycle too)
> PG; the scalpel wielder
05/21/2014 at 01:38 |
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Very tempting! If there is only as much rust as described, it could still be in decent shape. Sounds like it could be a good running car to work on gradually - provided you have the time and resources. If I had had the space and time I'd be tempted to buy it myself! (while reading the eBay listing I started to plan the logistics of buying it and bringing to Melbourne... sadly not happening at the moment for me)
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PG; the scalpel wielder
> Have car, will drive (now has a motorcycle too)
05/21/2014 at 09:39 |
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i may go assess it on the weekend. the more i think about it, its the steering wheel that i really want haha