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Dang it t_walgamuth
Ever since you had your SDL for sale, I've been fiending.
So, I bought one today! 1987 300SDL 260K, 110K on the Mercedes crate motor (have 2 accordion files full of records) Pics to come soon!
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08-19-2006, 10:21 PM
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good for you. it sounds good as much as you told us. do you have more info to share? pics?
tom w
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08-19-2006, 10:47 PM
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i want an SDL too.. but i have no money
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08-19-2006, 10:52 PM
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How did someone manage to blow a 603 that quick? Still sounds like a good find.
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08-19-2006, 11:44 PM
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The Original driver was a dentists wife, and while driving it, she blew the upper radiator hose, thinking she would take care of it ASAP, she 'limped' it to the dealer where it promptly shut itself down. The dentist opted not to fix the car, so the service manager bought it, bought a new motor (paperwork included), then sold it to a salesman at the MB dealer (talked to him on Friday) who sold it to a customer who was a real estate agent (the guy I bought it from) the story tracks, as well as the service records. I'll take pics tomorrow. I THINK its Anthricite Grey. It's been a Texas Car all its life, started in Dallas, then Corpus, now I have it. The leather seats have splits in them and the sunroof doesnt work (ugh, tried to tilt it, oops!). The pass window doesn't roll down, warning buzzer doesnt work, front bumper has a hole in it, but the good parts are, the car runs AWESOME, NO smoke, has a new CCU, No cracks in the wood anywhere, and is SO much quieter than my W123. I was considering keeping both, but now I have the W126, the difference is remarkable in driving enjoyment and the ability to carry on a conversation at 70 mph and not scream your head off. Seems like mechanically this car has had no expense spared, however, on the cosmetic/aesthetic side, it needs some attention. I may have to put a paint job on this next year sometime. I picked the car up for less than 4K! Anyway, just as I was learning so much about the OM617 turbo, here we go with the 603!! Look for pics soon! Dub
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08-19-2006, 11:48 PM
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08-20-2006, 03:45 AM
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Good catch!! especially with that ownership trail, it's going to be good.
I'd bet the upper hose failed because the W126 had unreinforced radiator hose necks, they would crumble and there went your radiator hose!!! Replacement radiators had reinforced hose necks, on the Behr radiators anyhow, and the problem would be fixed. Congrats!!! That one is a keeper, sounds like it doesn't have deferred maintenance issues, so it won't be a money pit. those cars are straightforward, and should last to an incredib le mileage!!! Just check the fluids, suspension and brake shoes for now. Sounds like lots of smiles ahead!
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08-20-2006, 10:22 AM
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I just replaced my original 22 year old radiator with 234k on it in April....never cracked, it was just dirty.
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08-20-2006, 08:55 PM
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Heres some grainy pics taken by my sidekick3
   Looks like aftermarket chromes, at one point they had the full covers that covered the lug nuts and everything, now jsut regulars, but I may be getting some again to cover the chrome thats coming off the rims! Better pics to come after I really clean her good. I need to get the clay bar this weekend and go buck wild on her. You know I own a diesel MB when you can see all the stains on the left side of the driveway. Thats where rag doll sits when I work on her!
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08-20-2006, 10:10 PM
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What a beautiful big Mercedes. It looks like a new one. Ya done good!!
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