Junk yard disappointment - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

bgkast · #1 03-22-2008, 07:05 PM

I found a euro W126 in the junkyard today. It had 3 15" BBS wheels, but the fourth was missing. Somebody probably took the fourth off and let it roll into the aisle and the yard crew hauled it off. Damn shame

Skippy · #2 03-22-2008, 09:54 PM

Sorry to hear that.

I went to the junk yard today and scored a primer pump for my 240 and a rear bumper in perfect condition. That went on the 300D today. Tomorrow the 300D bumper (good but missing the rubber trim) is going on the 240D, whose original bumper is rusted to h---.

I also have to install the window motor and regulator that I scored last Saturday.

vstech · #3 03-22-2008, 10:21 PM

did you check the trunk for the spare?
it should have same size and wheel as the rest of the car...

babymog · #4 03-22-2008, 10:26 PM

The guys that run the local yards tell me that people will see a car with a nice set of wheels and take one, hide it in a car or van elsewhere in the yard so that nobody buys the set. Look around, might be there somewhere.

bgkast · #5 03-22-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

did you check the trunk for the spare?
it should have same size and wheel as the rest of the car...

The spare was a standard steel wheel.

bgkast · #6 03-22-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by babymog

The guys that run the local yards tell me that people will see a car with a nice set of wheels and take one, hide it in a car or van elsewhere in the yard so that nobody buys the set. Look around, might be there somewhere.

I looked in and under the cars in the general area but could not find it. The workers said that they haul off all of the loose wheels every once in awhile.

bgkast · #7 03-22-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Skippy

Tomorrow the 300D bumper (good but missing the rubber trim) is going on the 240D, whose original bumper is rusted to h---.

that's odd, all of my W123s have aluminum bumpers.

Johnhef · #8 03-23-2008, 11:11 AM

Sometimes they'll use the wheels to support a car up so they can yank an engine or trans, look at other vehicles nearby that are propped up.

In other news, I scored yesterday on a 91 300E 2.6 that had the trunk filler panel and the 5 remaining wide lower body panels I needed for my 87 300D

$38!

daw_two · #9 03-23-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnhef

Sometimes they'll use the wheels to support a car up so they can yank an engine or trans, look at other vehicles nearby that are propped up.

In other news, I scored yesterday on a 91 300E 2.6 that had the trunk filler panel and the 5 remaining wide lower body panels I needed for my 87 300D

$38!

We ought to start a moving thread of sorts for parts folks are looking for.....I'm headed to the junkyard today with a shopping list for a few of you who are looking for things. If I find them, I'll probably take some pics and report back that they are available.

Has anyone ever bought an entire parts car from a junkyard? I'm thinking about it.

bgkast · #10 03-23-2008, 01:41 PM

A "junkyard wanted" thread is a good idea. If anybody wants any w126 Euro parts let me know.

Jim B. · #11 03-23-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bgkast

A "junkyard wanted" thread is a good idea. If anybody wants any w126 Euro parts let me know.

Charlie's 380SE and I are looking for some stuff.

Charlie needs:

1.(Burlwood console shifter surround piece - NOT Zebrano wood) and far right dash trim piece that surrounds the far right dash vent (next to the right door)

2. Right hand fog light (complete assembly) that is in the front.

3. Receiver clips On each side of the rear view mirror that the sunvisors hook into. (Need both)

4. Tool kit, trunk triangle with clip, first aid kit, all Mercedes Benz 560 SEL/SEC books (Owners manual, manitenance guide, car care book, etc.)

5. Burlwood rolltop sliding box cover for center console, or the whole thing (console and all) especially in #265 Mushroom color.

6. Burlwood center ashtray cover and handle.

7. Euro lights and 2 piece valance below.

8. Euro fire extinguisher (NOT the bracket it came in)

9. Center piece in front bumper. (or good condition entire front coupe bumper painted gray from factory

10. Left front seat and center armrest in excellent condition in #265 Mushroom color

11. Euro dark orange front corners. (for coupe SEC only)

Jim needs:

1. Euro light wiper set, motors, lower 2 piece valance, dash thumbwheel adjuster, wiring and switch assy on the dashboard.

2. Set of euro tail lights.

3. Couple of bulb sockets for the tail light. (snip them off).

patbob · #12 03-23-2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgkast

I found a euro W126 in the junkyard today.

Is it a diesel? Which yard? I'm looking for some injector hard lines to make up a pop tester, but struck out at the local lots. Or... just pull them while you're there and sell them to me

Johnhef · #13 03-23-2008, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daw_two

Has anyone ever bought an entire parts car from a junkyard? I'm thinking about it.

I asked once, a friend needed pretty much a complete whole interior for a 190 so I asked about the one I saw at the local Crazy Ray's.... response was $800.

GET REAL!

the car is still there with broken out windows now and a once perfect but now soggy interior.

...and who the hell is taking the oil caps off the engines and leaving the hoods open? so many ruined motors now.

daw_two · #14 03-23-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim B.

Charlie's 380SE and I are looking for some stuff.

Charlie needs:

1.(Burlwood console shifter surround piece - NOT Zebrano wood) and far right dash trim piece that surrounds the far right dash vent (next to the right door)

2. Right hand fog light (complete assembly) that is in the front.

3. Receiver clips On each side of the rear view mirror that the sunvisors hook into. (Need both)

4. Tool kit, trunk triangle with clip, first aid kit, all Mercedes Benz 560 SEL/SEC books (Owners manual, manitenance guide, car care book, etc.)

5. Burlwood rolltop sliding box cover for center console, or the whole thing (console and all) especially in #265 Mushroom color.

6. Burlwood center ashtray cover and handle.

7. Euro lights and 2 piece valance below.

8. Euro fire extinguisher (NOT the bracket it came in)

9. Center piece in front bumper. (or good condition entire front coupe bumper painted gray from factory

10. Left front seat and center armrest in excellent condition in #265 Mushroom color

11. Euro dark orange front corners. (for coupe SEC only)

Jim needs:

1. Euro light wiper set, motors, lower 2 piece valance, dash thumbwheel adjuster, wiring and switch assy on the dashboard.

2. Set of euro tail lights.

3. Couple of bulb sockets for the tail light. (snip them off).

Okay, I'm know cherry, tiger oak, maple, mahogeny, etc --- but not up on wood trim flavors in a MB. Can someone post a decent pic of burlwood and zebrano so I can tell the difference?

Charlie --- I found the attached pic in an w126 SEL today. The console was torn apart, but I thought someone might be missing some wood pieces. I have 13 little wood pieces; it looks like there are suppose to be more --- I could go back and search for the missing ones.

Charlie --- If this is the correct wood, would the driver's side work? I was thinking maybe the wood is just flipped upside down....????

Charlie -- if this is Burlwood that I posted, I believe there was an ashtry thrown in the backseat.

Charlie --- What color of sun visor clips do you need?

Jim --- I can get some bulb sockets for you. Do you need the whole bulb tray?

Johnhef · #15 03-23-2008, 10:48 PM

easy way to tell the difference- zebrano looks like a bunch of "lines" while burlwood is "curly"

your wood pieces are from the center console roll box lid- dunno if they're worth anything apart like that.

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