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Originally Posted by WANT '71 280SEL
The list thus far:
1. finish restoring the wood - so far it's been stained, just needs clear and reinstall
2. heater levers and valves
3. master cylinder
4. brake pads
5. timing chain
6. radiator reseal (leaking at top seam where tank meets core)
7. fix radio (won't turn on 95% of the time) - any ideas why? I'm hoping it's a ground issue...
8. R&R idle air valve to clean up
9. R&R A/C compressor - any ideas how long?
10. shifter bushings inside column and at trans (I have column shift car)
11. address lack of kickdown - I'm thinking the switch and/or solenoid needs cleaning?
12. fuel sender gasket
13. fix misfire - has new plugs, wires, cap, and rotor. Probably something loose
14. subframe mounts
15. R&R front bumper assy.
16. replace all hard and rubber vacuum hoses under hood
17. oil & filter change
18. slightly tighten hand brake and free hand brake switch so light illuminates
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Dude, just buy a 600.
A few thoughts;
#1: start that first, since you'll need time to dry between coats and sides. The clear should be spar varnish, and do the back sides too.
#3: do before #4 for sure. Make sure you have all new flex hoses, too.
#5: Are you planning to rebuild the distributor too (paging Dr. Benz)? If not, get a 123-ignition, as you're just dropping in a very worn part on a new timing chain.
#6: send it to a rad shop
#9: for close to or less than that cost, you might consider a Sanden rotary
#13: see #5
#14 - 18: knock 'em out!
Good luck!
That's just my .02 based on how long it takes me to do things on my 108...
Pat