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Originally Posted by CamelotShadow
It's too much
don't have a private garage where I can work a few hours a day
Also the hood is high & I am low...
Also the garage is not really for body work
sure the adhesive smells
I make a mistake & $100 down the drain
Have to find places that do it
get quotes
but its better topay a lil more & get a good job
rather than a botch & possibly risk damage to car & paint
Most important
cool engine
wheel locks
then hood
oooh license bracket
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Wise decision about the hood pad. Probably the best hood pad install would involve actually removing the hood from the car, and carefully laying it on a carpet or blanket that was on a large plywood, across two sawhorses, or a flat work area.
Well organized priorities, you have First the big things, for the for the car and then the other stuff later, as time & budget permits.
I would say it now appears, your car lacks little , to be a good runner.
A good example of one, in a rare color. An excellent price for a good one.
Here is a link to the question about the HP/Compression
on the '83 that was asked for you. Nothing conclusive so far:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126-s-se-sec-sel-sd-sdl-class/1336719-hp-comp-ratings-83-500sec-euro-vs-us-cars-anyone-know-what-they.html
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