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Well Chad you finally have a SDL. daw took great care of it, im sure you will too. Post some pics when you get a chance. Congrats
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Thanks Mercy! Here's a few pics:
So here it is. She ran great with no issues and got 24.4 mpg with me cruising at 85 mph most of the time. (daw, I added less than a quart of oil after the first 400 miles of the trip and never needed to add any again after the rest of the 700+ miles home. ) It needs a few minor details taken care of and a new paint job, but it's in great mechanical condition. Only 2 small, very treatable rust spots, and the interior is excellent with the exception of some warping of the center console. daw included a bounty of parts with the car which I still need to photograph after I go through it all again. He was nice enough to take care of getting those new tires mounted before I got there too. Here's the mileage after my 1100+ mile trip home: Coda at her new home OM603 I have the under dash panel but need to make some adjustments so I can screw it to the new dash which came from a 560 SEL. My Pro detailer friend (Matt ) is sending me some leather dye to hide the minor scuffs and scratches. I can't wait to see it after the dye has been applied. Take note of the new black Coco mats and rolltop console box. I mounted a Fischer cup holder inside the rolltop box too. Here's my current lineup from shortest to longest.
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Glad you made it back OK. It was great seeing you and the Mrs. Love the car!
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Let me know how that leather dye goes, both of my cars have black leather, with a couple small cracks showing.
-Jason
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I'll post some before and after pics.
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whats with the guage cluster and the dots? I've seen other cars with that issue.
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It's from moisture condensing inside the cluster.
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I don't know what it is. It looks like some kind of corrosion. I want to paint the cluster needles so I'll see if I can clean it off when I'm in there.
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Random thoughts:
Very nice fleet you have there Mr. Forum Rockstar Chad!! {always my hero} Everybody should get the chance to meet daw. He is good for our forum and just a fun guy to be around. You are kind of like me: you married up too! Love that black interior of Coda. My '95 may end up with those white dots as the interior fogs, especially inside of cluster. {no water leaks!} Can't wait to see Coda after painting. A worthy car. Keep the info/pics coming.....
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Thanks, Jimmy.
Chad --- I got the box "made" last night with two window regulators (with motors) in it. I'll drop it off today. I forgot to tell you about that the steering wheel extends --- I hope you weren't sitting way up close to the steering wheel because I had the steering wheel pushed all the way in toward the dash. I've never seen so much room in the backseat. There's room enough for.......nevermind. It was a pleasure meeting you and the Mrs.; glad you had a safe trip. I hope the "rattle" of the passenger rear door panel wasn't too loud nor the ticking odometer. I normally did not notice those things at "cruising speeds". Enjoy!
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I've got a spare w126 cluster laying around
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Thanks again daw! You've been a true gentleman through this entire experience and I'm honored to be Coda's new guardian. In regards to the seat position ... I didn't realize that the steering wheel could extend, but I'm used to driving my wagon with child seats in the back so I actually had more room than I'm used to with that seat position. That and I'm like a full head shorter than you.
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That might be useful even if just to get myself familiar with everything prior to removing Coda's cluster.
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Hey Chad congratulations on getting Coda.
Enjoy the "S" class experience! .
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I just realized that I still have those two aux. water pump plugs. I'll get them in the mail today. Sorry.
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