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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-08-2004, 08:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,854
Posted By doodah
Check out this SLC with a carb on it! ...

Check out this SLC with a carb on it!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2480969991&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-12-2004, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By doodah
The most sought after SLCs are the 80 model 5.0...

The most sought after SLCs are the 80 model 5.0 cars. The early production numbers were low and even at their peak around 76-77 were probably close to half of the SL. I don't think the 350 brings...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-03-2004, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By doodah
I think any pre 75 or post 76 manifolds would...

I think any pre 75 or post 76 manifolds would work. Problem is finding them! Most of the ones from the bone yard are not in good shape and leak anyway, I might have to get some that are cracked and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-01-2004, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 936
Posted By doodah
Unhappy I am in your same boat. I have a 75 SLC and the...

I am in your same boat. I have a 75 SLC and the cats get so hot you can barely keep your feet on the floor boards! I can't drive it more than about an hour, after that it is miserable. I have been...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-05-2004, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By doodah
Question Two questions

First, has anyone tought about putting a Ford Triton engine in a 107 chassis? I know some others have looked at older OHV small blocks but I didn't know if maybe their fit was limited due to the OHV...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-14-2004, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By doodah
Haven't really thought about the class. I would...

Haven't really thought about the class. I would like to do stock because the car is so short on power, but I think they limit suspension mods as well and the car is pretty heavy. So it would be...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-14-2004, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By doodah
The engine is fine and runs strong. The tranny...

The engine is fine and runs strong. The tranny shifts good and I don't think that there is anything wrong with it. It makes a noise from time to time that sounds like an a/c compressor going out,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-13-2004, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,065
Posted By doodah
Question What to do?

I am itching to do something with my SLC. Problem is everything is so expensive to fix. I am torn between letting it sit for years and see if it becomes worth restoring, selling it and getting...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-26-2003, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,676
Posted By doodah
They did pay for the subframe, I forgot to...

They did pay for the subframe, I forgot to mention that. So the cost was for the parts I bought. They did the alignment and everything and were actually very good. My dad had many problems with this...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-26-2003, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,676
Posted By doodah
I took my 75 SLC in a few months ago. They...

I took my 75 SLC in a few months ago. They replaced the subframe, bushings, motor mounts, tie rods, control arm busings, etc....all at no labor. I bought most of the parts from a local shop and saved...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-25-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,811
Posted By doodah
Not great bust best I could get on a very sunny...

Not great bust best I could get on a very sunny day.

http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/doodah92@sbcglobal.net
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-10-2003, 06:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,133
Posted By doodah
I had all of that done on my 75 SLC recently. The...

I had all of that done on my 75 SLC recently. The dealer was replacing the subframe under recall and they replaced tie rods, drag link, steering shock, subframe bushings, steering shock, and control...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-29-2003, 06:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 757
Posted By doodah
Question Removing exhaust manifolds

I need to take the manifolds off my 75 SLC and replace them with a non-cat version. It looks like a pretty difficult job, I did a search of the forums and couldn't find anything. Has anyone done this...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-29-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,085
Posted By doodah
Took it to the tire shop and they said the tires...

Took it to the tire shop and they said the tires that are on the car haven't been made in over 11 years. I guess my dad's memory is going a little, he told me the tires were only a couple years old....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-26-2003, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,085
Posted By doodah
I am thinking it might be tires too. The car sat...

I am thinking it might be tires too. The car sat for maybe over a year without being driven, or even just having the engine run. The mechanic at the shop didn't mention the ball joints, I looked at...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-24-2003, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,085
Posted By doodah
No help on this?

No help on this?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-21-2003, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,085
Posted By doodah
Got the SLC back

Was at the dealer getting the subframe replaced under recall. They replaced subframe, new mounting kit w/bushings, new tie rods and drag link, new steering shock, new motor mounts, and new control...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-14-2003, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Posted By doodah
Cool WOW:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: That is the cleanest...

WOW:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: That is the cleanest engine compartment I have ever seen! You have to let us know how you do it. If you aren't the original owner was the engine pretty clean when you go...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-10-2003, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By doodah
Unhappy Still no luck finding manifolds. I did a search...

Still no luck finding manifolds. I did a search of the forums and couldn't find anything. I checked with timevalve and they only have exhaust systems and not manifolds. I remember seeing a post about...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-08-2003, 12:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By doodah
San Antonio.

San Antonio.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-07-2003, 09:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 782
Posted By doodah
Question Cats on 75 107

I am having a hard time finding exhaust manifolds for a pre 75 or post 76 model 107. I want to get rid of the underhood convertors. If I pull them and make them hollow will the underhood temps go...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-05-2003, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By doodah
I found out that the inspection for the recall...

I found out that the inspection for the recall had never been done so I am taking it to the dealer to have it inspected.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-04-2003, 09:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 931
Posted By doodah
I have the same car. Does anyone know of a source...

I have the same car. Does anyone know of a source to get pre-75 exhaust manifolds so you can bypass the convertors? It looks like the convertors are part of the manifold so you wouldn't be able to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-03-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By doodah
I have done a search on the subframe and have...

I have done a search on the subframe and have come up with different things. Most are about the bushings, you mention something about a recall. Do the replace the entire subframe or just repair it?...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-02-2003, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 981
Posted By doodah
Question Some things on my 75 107

I finally got the car from my dad and had a chance to drive it for a while. First thing is the suspension make some awful noises. To me it rides like the shocks are bad but the noise makes me think...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-21-2003, 07:01 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 55,402
Posted By doodah
I am 36. My dad has always had MBs. A 72 220D, a...

I am 36. My dad has always had MBs. A 72 220D, a 76 230, 79 300sd, and the 75 450SLC. I was allowed to drive all but the 450SLC and now my dad has given me the car. I have owned mainly Fords, a few...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-19-2003, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By doodah
Did it look good? I have seen some pictures of...

Did it look good? I have seen some pictures of 18s on a 107 at Ronal's website and wasn't impressed. I have seen some really nice 17s though and would consider getting them if I could confirm they...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-15-2003, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By doodah
Thanks Luke. I have been through your web page to...

Thanks Luke. I have been through your web page to look at wheels for the 107 and they are limited, especially in 15 and 16 inch. Do you have a special order option? Or are you limited to what is on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-14-2003, 07:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By doodah
Exclamation Wheels

Will 201 wheels fit a 107?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By doodah
Question R12 to R134 conversion

Has anyone done this on their car. I am looking at some of the cost for parts on these cars and it would be close to 1k just to replace parts. Plus labor and cost to evacuate and recharge 134. Are...
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