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Old 10-15-2023, 08:49 PM
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present day
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Old 10-15-2023, 08:51 PM
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What about present day? You bought it and cleaned it up? Pic looks nice.
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Old 10-15-2023, 08:53 PM
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that's how it looks today, took some work, I thought you'd like to know
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Old 10-15-2023, 08:54 PM
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that's how it looks today, took some work, I thought you'd like to know
Really happy to see it's being cared for. I liked that car a lot. I hope you are enjoying it.
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Old 10-15-2023, 09:17 PM
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I love it Scooter, it's my 3rd w123

Work so far includes:
5 new tires incluing the spare
Painted all 5 wheels
New heavy duty bilstein shocks up front
new accumulators
flushed suspension fluid and replaced filter
new calipers, pads, hoses up front
new pads and hoses in the rear
new brake master cylinder
new seals and pistons in the rear brake calipers
New transmission mount
New rear axles
New fan belts
New battery
New steering damper
All new bulbs everywhere
New headlights with LED bulbs
Reamed glow plug holes and replaced glow plugs
Diesel purge with all new filters and the cigar hose
New tailgate struts
Replaced seals on tailgate and front doors

Still need to replace:
Lifters
Engine timing chain
Rebuild turbocharger
Replace inlet manifold
Find exhaust leak
New seals for rear doors
New actuators for doors
New master lock switch
Replace HVAC dampers behind dash
New engine mounts
Replace oil cooler hoses
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Old 10-15-2023, 09:18 PM
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also replaced radiator, associated hoses, and new coolant
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Old 10-15-2023, 09:24 PM
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and the body work of course
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Old 11-09-2023, 08:19 PM
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Good work !
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Old 11-12-2023, 05:45 AM
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how many miles?
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
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Old 11-12-2023, 07:52 AM
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how many miles?

Is the car available now? If so how much?

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

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