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Originally Posted by LUVMBDiesels
The climate control with the evil servo can be spotted if the control unit is large and the buttons are vertical. I think they stopped using that type in 1982.
Check for rust under the floors, in the rockers, and in the spare tire area.
Does the car still have the hard top? Is the soft top decent?
Since the transmission is shot, check the engine for leaks and things like hard starting, idle surging, valve train noises, etc...
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Also ... ACC is a later monovalve system which I am familiar with.
As far as rust goes, I haven't been able to get into it yet (it's parked at a transmission shop by the owner) but it looks decent from the outside. Will check rust when I look at the vehicle
Hard top looks good. Again, haven't checked the soft top yet ... (is it mechanical or electric?)
As far as engine goes ... will check when I meet with the owner. From what I understand the 380SL came either with a carburetor or an IP. What years do the differences in fueling systems correspond to, and/or which is less problematic? I'm guessing the carbed system is more preferable (at least it would be to me
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