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Old 03-30-2011, 09:09 PM
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Optimistic Paint Job

http://cleveland.ebayclassifieds.com/classic-cars/bedford/77-mercedez-benz-300d/?ad=6646591

Maybe this is what Tom should do with his 300SD rather than 2 tone.



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Old 03-30-2011, 09:10 PM
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Wow, if it were a 240 maybe the flames would make it go faster lol
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:19 PM
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that car is begging for big-n-littles... maybe tubbs too...
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:23 PM
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The flame job isn't that bad
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:26 PM
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Wow, if it were a 240 maybe the flames would make it go faster lol
Well at least you would feel you were perhaps. I really like some of the realistic flame paint jobs out there in the last few years.

Almost too nice to drive. To me the flame job breaks up the boxiness of the front of the 123.
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Old 03-30-2011, 09:35 PM
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I actually like it, despite its complete absurdity. I wonder where they got those wheels in a 5x112 pattern?
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It is well done. If the rest of the paint is good, no reason to paint it, looks kind of cool. I noticed the seats have flames also.

Those are sort of the old school flames. I agree with Berry, some of the flames painted now days are sure realistic looking.

Too bad there aren`t more pictures.


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The hood scoop is awesome.
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:25 PM
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:28 PM
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At least its not priced way out there. $2500 seems reasonable, but who would buy it?
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:29 PM
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How do you say "sale proof!"?
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Old 03-30-2011, 10:42 PM
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wait...
it's a 77 diesel?

um...

why?
the scoop looks to be a ford thunderbird scoop.

the seats appear to be racing plastic seats...

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Old 03-30-2011, 10:50 PM
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Also note the rear spoiler.
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If it was just the paint job it wouldn't be bad. The spoiler and hood scoop kill it. For some strange reason I kinda like it.
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I didn`t catch the hood scoop but the rear spoiler is a little hard to see.
I do notice the side molding is removed.

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3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

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