I found a member of this forum with a car headed to the crusher who was nice enough to cut it out for me. I will be using a funny little 115 volt wire feed welder that I got at harbor freight for $120. Not the best piece of equipment, but it should do.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine