Definitely will once I settle with the negotiations. I'll let you know.

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Will you hurry up and get this thing road-ready so I can take it for a spin to see what a proper off-roader feels like???

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Just waiting on the last few parts to come in and of course the hardtop pick up. I'll say that it certainly does feel a lot different (better) then good Ol'Shakey

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

The interior is all MB Tex.

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Before and after shot of the passenger door panel which was about half as bad as the drivers door.

Update!

Ok the correct shifter column FINALLY came in the other day as did a new tailgate and a few final pieces. I tried to register it earlier in the week but found that I need a VIN inspection and go figure the inspectors are only there Tuesday-Friday. That would have turned into a complete waste of a Saturday morning but I ended up bumping into Swampyankee on the way home so all was well

The cleaning has continued to progress and i'm just about done with the last few obstacles being the rear wheel wells, drivers floor and of course the soft-top.

I've thrown in the towel on the electrics and will be taking it to a pro to sort out the left low beam and the wiper motor which works but which the multi-switch won't engage.

Negotiations on the hard top seem to have broken down as it has a crack and overall looks like it has seen better days. (The seller stopped responding to me after I started talking about the issues)




Looks like I'll be taking the softop to a guy on Wednesday for repair. On the bright side I finally managed to get a few pictures taken

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

I got the same pair of driving lights as these

The hard top looks like it's fiberglass. That is an easy fix, I should know since I grafted the back half of a delorean back together.

Nice.

We disconnected mine as they weren't wired particurally well. As soon as the other electrics are sorted i'm going to reconnect them.

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Talk about turning lemons into lemonade!

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Pretty much.

Another plus was that I finally got some decent driving time with it (As opposed to the occasional test around the block) This truck sure teachings you something about gearing.

Crap! I can't believe I just saw this thread and messages :/ I really need to be less busy trying to keep my Volvo running.

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Matthew McIvor

2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black
2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black
1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray
1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour
1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray
1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k

At least the Volvo was already running to begin with

Truck is now registered and I even managed to get it up to 65 MPH today without a hint of overheating.

The electrics are still a bit wacky but it's going to a pro for sorting sometime next week. I'm also getting a new soft-top made (Trying to fix the existing soft-top would be too much of a hassleo it's better to start fresh) The upholsterer i'm using will also be redoing my seats for me. I'll make sure I get some before and after pictures.

It sure was a pleasure being able to get the truck out for a full day of driving!

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1982 300GD Carmine Red (DB3535) Cabriolet Parting Out
1990 300SEL Smoke Silver (Parting out)
1991 350SDL Blackberry Metallic (481)

"The thing is Bob, its not that I'm lazy...its that I just don't care."

Alright Mr. Swampyankee, lets get some driving impressions

I still don't believe it.

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1987 560SEL (210,000 miles)