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11-16-2007, 11:27 AM
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Back in the saddle...new 300CD ROADSTER!
Oh yeah baby! I'll bet you've never been in one of these! Too bad I won't have it here in time for the Benz Bash.
 I wanted to keep it a secret until it arrived...but I figured someone had to have seen it.      Ready for paint...and can't decide between black and silver...probably silver... and I've already got lowering springs for it. 
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11-16-2007, 11:43 AM
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Hopefully the seller's claims that it has been reinforced are true otherwise you might be driving quite a dangerous vehicle there. A good test would be to lift one corner and try to open and close the door on that side and the other. If they will both operate properly it at least tells you the body is somewhat rigid.
Also, with no ragtop you better pray for good weather anytime you take it out of the garage!
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11-16-2007, 11:46 AM
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Looks fun
Stick a 5 speed under it at some point. Lots of figuring out but that would be even more fun to take out on Sunday afternoon.
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11-16-2007, 12:30 PM
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It does look like a fun car to drive,
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11-16-2007, 12:57 PM
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The structural rigidity is my biggest concern. I happen to have a friend stationed at New London only 20 miles away, and the seller is retired USCG, so he was very honest about the car and gave me additional pics showing the reinforcement. My buddy drove up with 3 of his friends and they went cruising around town in the car and said it was awesome. They played with everything and had no problems at all!
He looked under the car and commented on the extra bracing. I've got a welder...so I will likely be adding some ladder bar or box steel anyways. Yes, a 4 or 5 speed conversion WILL happen! It should be a really nice ride. I plan on using the old roof to mold a fiberglass temporary roof for it for when I want to park it outside or possibly for cruising in on inclement weather days. Yes, I'm also concerned about a rollover, so the Vogtlands will be on it VERY soon!
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11-16-2007, 01:05 PM
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Open the door. Pull a tape measure across the door opening. Stand on the sill next to the seat and bounce your weight on the door sill. Get someone to watch the measurement for change.
Don't drive this car in traffic, a fender-bender could kill you.
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11-16-2007, 01:47 PM
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I think I would still feel / be safer in this than an Triumph, MG, Covair etc.
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11-16-2007, 01:56 PM
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No way! I huff enough diesel fumes just with the windows down!
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11-16-2007, 02:05 PM
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you're kidding.. right?
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11-16-2007, 02:07 PM
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11-16-2007, 02:15 PM
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Flexible flyer....
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11-16-2007, 02:17 PM
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I think Joe was actually asking me if I was kidding. NOPE! I'm nutz. The 280CE is way too nice for me to be using as a commuter. I almost had some idiot rip the drivers side (and my bumpers) off the car last week. That killed it for me. I'm too worried about driving the car that someone will mess it up. The car is in incredible shape, but I want to go back to a diesel...although I will miss the speed of the 280CE...a 4sp/5sp will help.
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11-16-2007, 02:28 PM
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Geez... my car actually has a top on it and its seats don't look much better than that.
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11-16-2007, 03:56 PM
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Put a rag top on it and make it a Cabriolet
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11-16-2007, 04:03 PM
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$1200! not bad! Better look out for rain though!
Hopefully it was reinforced properly.... 
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