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Aquaticedge 03-28-2010 11:39 AM

Moldiest Mercedes
 
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I think I found the moldiest one yet :) It's a 300E that I'll make into a 300D, I cant find anything on it's VIN but I have Emailed the Classic Center and maybe get a Decoding from them.. I have an 84 300SD with a 617 Engine. Think it would fit in the 300E?

Codifex Maximus 03-28-2010 11:47 AM

A good wash, maybe the claybar. It'll buff right out. :wiseguy:

JB3 03-28-2010 11:49 AM

boy, that will be a real pleasure to clean up, it looks really solid under all that crap. Gonna be like night and day.

layback40 03-28-2010 11:52 AM

High pressure hot wash needed !!
Whats it like inside ?? Hope its not just as bad!!

You will need the diesel trans as well.

Aquaticedge 03-28-2010 11:57 AM

I have the entire Driveline. the interrior is perfect, no cracks, no smell even believe it or not, the steering wheel has that moldy look to it. it has 160,000 miles on it I think this car was originally Red... around a couple of the handles you can see red paint.. it's Ironicly the same color as my wagon is supposed to be.

2.5-10 03-28-2010 12:07 PM

617 wont fit in a W201 but I cant say for sure on a W124.. maybe it has a taller bay

Aquaticedge 03-28-2010 12:34 PM

I can measure it's current engine and the 617 here. if not There's a few other types... I have access to a 603 in the junk yard if it's smaller

TheDon 03-28-2010 12:40 PM

i'd just walk away

the 603 would probably be a more direct swap

crs82 03-28-2010 01:16 PM

For heaven's sake be careful of your health. I know you would wash it thoroughly and try to remove all mold and mildew, but having seen flood cars in our area since Oct. '09, you cannot be too careful. Even the ductwork will have that stuff in it and it doesn't take a lot of mold to cause all kinds of respiratory problems. I'm just saying..."Be careful"!!

derburger 03-28-2010 01:17 PM

It's classic project car hell, a car infested with mold coupled with an engine swap few or none have done.

crs82 03-28-2010 01:18 PM

Just on the curious side: How do you plan to get it clean on the inside? I ask because I always want to know how to solve a problem I might run into one day.
Is there a specific product you will try, or just plain soap and water?

fred98050 03-28-2010 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crs82 (Post 2436129)
For heaven's sake be careful of your health. I know you would wash it thoroughly and try to remove all mold and mildew, but having seen flood cars in our area since Oct. '09, you cannot be too careful. Even the ductwork will have that stuff in it and it doesn't take a lot of mold to cause all kinds of respiratory problems. I'm just saying..."Be careful"!!

x2. A very good friend had his 2 kids in hospital with serious respiratory issues due to mold exposure...

Aquaticedge 03-28-2010 01:56 PM

the mold is on the outside, it's a little mildew'y inside but not the worst car I've seen, it's never been flooded, just parked under a tree when the engine started leaking oil. I can get the car for cheap ~200.00. the interrior is fine just the steering wheel really. no odd smells etc. I need something to Futz with when I have the time.. my last project was a dismal failure.. this one might be fun

crs82 03-28-2010 02:30 PM

Mold is the bad stuff. Mildew, not so much. Sometimes will stain upholstery and carpets so, good luck. $200 is a great price if it doesn't need too much.

fred98050 03-28-2010 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquaticedge (Post 2436156)
the mold is on the outside, it's a little mildew'y inside but not the worst car I've seen, it's never been flooded, just parked under a tree when the engine started leaking oil. I can get the car for cheap ~200.00. the interrior is fine just the steering wheel really. no odd smells etc. I need something to Futz with when I have the time.. my last project was a dismal failure.. this one might be fun

I am with you. Working on these cars is fun. Hard to say without seeing the car but if the interior is not that bad, go for it. Can t Wait to see how it looks after a good clean up.
Enjoy


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