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Old 10-13-2001, 09:01 PM
witwar
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Question 1975 450 SL looking for Comments and Help

Just got a 1975 450 SL and need some pointers on where to start.
These are the things I've noticed after driving it home (1200 mi). Some of these are obviously of greater concern than others.
I've seen reference to a repair manual CD. Does anybody have one they'd like to sell?

1) Power skip at highway speed. Car gives short "jerk" or hesitation. Strength of this "jerk" varies from very mild to fairly strong. I think electrical problem but have no experience with this. I initially thought fuel problem but power loss is intermittent and momentary.

2) Center console needs replaced. Any idea where to buy and how much?

3) Odometer doesn't work...Speedometer works but jumpy. How much to replace or repair and how easy to do?

4) Acceleration is good except "merging". Is this normal or is there something to be done?

5) Power antenna stuck up...motor not working.

6) Switch for radiator cooling fan has been located inside car and is manual. How hard is it to make it automatic again and move it back to under hood. I assume this is a thermocouple design but haven't looked yet.

7) (This one might be silly)...The cruise control doesn't seem to engage at all...were they reliable in 1975 and is it normal for them to be non-functional? This is just for information...I would probably not spend money on this right now.

8) Interior Door panels are shot...any idea where to find them?

9) Door locks are inoperable or intermittent...how hard to find replacement? (My wife will insist on being able to lock it up...knowing her, even with the top down).

Any other hints, tips, or help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Doug
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