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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

10-07-2008, 11:21 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

You've been pushing that front spoiler just about...

You've been pushing that front spoiler just about 2 years now - wouldn't it be about time to start reconsidering the price?

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

10-03-2008, 03:20 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

Your 6.9 shots are part of the inspiration - they...

Your 6.9 shots are part of the inspiration - they helped me take that initial leap. Now that I've done it I kind of feel like I'm playing with Lego's, just bigger.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-29-2008, 01:20 AM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

I did a little more damage assessment in the...

I did a little more damage assessment in the driver's foot-well. It looks like it should be pretty straight forward welding. Nice thing about the area is that I won;t have to grind to a finished...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

08-03-2008, 09:14 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

Thanks for the interest in my having good luck. ...

Thanks for the interest in my having good luck. I appreciate that.

Its fine if the seller was laughing on his way to the bank. I'm okay if he wants to do that, it won't bother me. He is a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

08-03-2008, 07:17 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

I did some more triage on the trunk today. I...

I did some more triage on the trunk today. I removed the tail lights, trim, and bumper. I pretty glad now I decided to go ahead and ordered the complete quarter and center panels. The rust damage...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

07-03-2008, 08:11 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

I just made a nice little score for some needed...

I just made a nice little score for some needed parts. I got OEM, new old stock (NOS) right and left rear quarter panels, rear center panel, and front valience, and a used, but rust and damage free...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-26-2008, 07:43 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

Wrecking Yard Loot!

I went to Crazy Rays pick and pull yard over last weekend, looking for another 107 with a good right front fender (I already have the new front left) - no luck, not a one. I did manage, however, to...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-09-2008, 08:33 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

I did some more triage on the interior floor pans...

I did some more triage on the interior floor pans today - pictures at link.

Not looking too good on the passenger floors, but it appears limited to the middle of the panels, so welding in...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-09-2008, 02:12 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

I love what you've done with your 220! Nothing...

I love what you've done with your 220! Nothing quite like a barn find is there? Thanks for the offer on the metal, but you are pretty far away for driving by with the price of fuel the way it is. ...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-09-2008, 11:07 AM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

Got the car titled and registered okay today. I...

Got the car titled and registered okay today. I ordered antique specialty tags: "80 280SL" , "280SL" was already taken - duh.

Now I can really start work on it.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-07-2008, 09:47 AM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

That is precisely the point: the redeeming...

That is precisely the point: the redeeming quality is that it is a challenging project, and to that extent it is not a piece of crap. Perhaps not too many members frequenting the SL forum take on...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-06-2008, 08:29 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

Here is the first step at triage: removing the...

Here is the first step at triage: removing the front left fender. Not as bad as it could have been.
...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-06-2008, 04:28 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

Which part do you want me to bring? :D

Which part do you want me to bring? :D

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-06-2008, 04:17 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

Yep - they're 14"s I doubt they'll pull through....

Yep - they're 14"s I doubt they'll pull through.

I did the trunk deal once before, so I guess that makes me an expert at it: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=124667

I...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-06-2008, 01:30 PM

Replies: 50

Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

I added a link to the before pictures in the...

I added a link to the before pictures in the first post of the thread. Enjoy.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-04-2008, 03:47 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

The project got off to a really bad start this...

The project got off to a really bad start this morning. I went to DMV to title the car and get Antique tags. The title still has a lien on it without a release! I contacted the seller and he is...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-02-2008, 04:07 PM

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Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200.

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Posted By pwogaman

Bought a 1980 280SL - $1,200. Link to before pictures added!

Here are the before pictures: http://s284.photobucket.com/albums/ll4/pwogaman/1980%20Mercedes%20280SL/

All I have to do is replace the rusted frame and body. Seriously though it does need new...

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