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Old 09-11-2002, 12:58 PM
ctaylor738 ctaylor738 is offline
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Introducing the Road Kill 380SL

I would like to introduce myself and my car.

I am a regular on the Classic forum with my 250 & 280 coupes. I recently acquired an '81 380SL (248K miles) that blew an engine on I-95 in July. I know that this is all wrong by SL standards, but it is my goal to restore it to driveable and cosmetically acceptable condition on a total budget of $2500 (inluding the purchase of the car). using only the resources of the 'net.

I had a major stroke of luck finding a 116.963 engine on e-Bay for under $300. It has cam problems, but I was able to locate a good used set within budget. Both the engine and the car were local, so I have not incurred any large shipping charges. So far, so good.

Currently the engine is out of the car, and parts transfer to the new engine is in progress as well as cam installation.

My major needs at this point are a windshield wiper motor, new rugs, and a driver's seat or cover. Interior is palomino. Any leads appreciated.

Look forward to participating in this forum as my project progresses and my knowledge of the 107's grows.
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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe
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