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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

02-06-2012, 03:23 PM

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Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

Found in car...

I found some stuff in the car, along with the owner's manual:

A little metal plate with scalloped edges, a peach card with what looks like installed options (a build sheet?) and a card that I...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-26-2012, 10:27 PM

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Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

The hunt is on... I saw this page that has...

The hunt is on...

I saw this page that has a short/new pump and what looks like o-rings available: SLS Ersatzteile - Mercedes-Benz 230SL 250SL 280SL Pagode (R113/W113)...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-26-2012, 02:00 PM

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Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

Mercmad, Thanks much for the E10 tip. I'll...

Mercmad, Thanks much for the E10 tip.

I'll drain the tank and pull the pump and hoses off too. I found a source of non-ethanol fuel at the local marina. Of course, it is likely at a premium, but...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-25-2012, 02:48 PM

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Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

This site has been the greatest source of...

This site has been the greatest source of information as I contemplate a return to the MB family.

Thank you to the folks who've responded in this thread, and a blanket general thank you to y'all...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-23-2012, 02:19 PM

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Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

Hopefully I'll be able to determine why the...

Hopefully I'll be able to determine why the engine is down on power or why the trans doesn't kickdown. I suspect it has to do with timing, as I traced the distributor's vacuum line to a device on the...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-23-2012, 02:05 PM

Replies: 25

Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

Went back yesterday to take a better look under...

Went back yesterday to take a better look under the car. Brought a small jack and stands with me, but only had enough time to poke around the rear half. I guessed at where to place the jackstands,...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-17-2012, 10:20 PM

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Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

Ziebart or Waxoyl type of treatment? Would...

Ziebart or Waxoyl type of treatment?

Would the old "diesel+motor oil+toilet wax rings*" mixture heated and pressure sprayed in to doors and cavities work? I suppose a good pliable undercoating...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-17-2012, 04:33 PM

Replies: 25

Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

Ooooh! They have them in Purple! Boy, would I get...

Ooooh! They have them in Purple! Boy, would I get in trouble with the karma gods for that.

But I could see myself switching from black to tan or brown, just to soften the look from the typical...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-17-2012, 03:03 PM

Replies: 25

Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

Awesome. Thanks for the responses; you know how...

Awesome. Thanks for the responses; you know how it is with car nuts and the difficulty of separating heart and mind when picking up eminently restorable/drivable cars... "it just needs a little love...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-16-2012, 04:26 PM

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Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

So I think this 280 has a lot of potential, I...

So I think this 280 has a lot of potential, I have seen folks start with far less to work with and end up with nice cars.

I think I'll make a low offer on this Benz and keep my 535i as a daily...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-16-2012, 04:26 PM

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Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

More pics of the car... 1. Build plate 2....

More pics of the car...

1. Build plate
2. Rusty over rider (others are good)
3. Seatbelts installed upside down, mostly.
4. Left rear shock tower
5. Right rear shock tower

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-16-2012, 03:33 AM

Replies: 25

Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

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Posted By Palolo

Picking up W108 - 71 280SE

Hi all,

I wanted to introduce myself and let you all know how much I have enjoyed reading through this forum over the past 6 weeks or so since it started looking likely that a W108 280SE would...

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