Folks,

I just got myself into one of those deals that you just can't refuse....long story, but I will be getting the title, and have the key....LOL...it was kicked out of the barn where it had sat for the past 8 years.....

First, as I am a diesel 123 kinda guy, I know nothing about this model....not even the year......
WDBDA24C1FF071324........188K miles

for $150.00

PO was a college student, got the car from his mom.....car is trashed....not a lot of straight sheet metal, some rust....all glass is good and tinted....no alternator or battery....

The steering is locked, ignition key is slightly bent.....key operates all doors and trunk...so it is probably the "main key" not a "valet key"....am in process of washing out the tumblers and will continue to try to get the key to turn throughout the weekend......have thoroughly cleaned the key.....will attempt to straighten a bit later.....PO (or someone) has removed and destroyed the center AC Vent....also Climate Control Panel is out...can touch the rear of the ignition thru the void that this stuff's removal creates....need some ideas on where to go in freeing up the ignition......

I have moved this car to my yard, was interesting just loading and unloading it from the trailer........freeing up the steering will prevent me from further damaging this car when I move it to a better spot for it to sit for awhile......intend to do a compression test and then will decide what to do with this car......run it, scrap/part out, or possibly could turn it into a Junkyard class dirt track racer.....hey they use Toyotas, and Nissans

SB

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Diesels:
'85 300D, "Max, Blue Benz", 155K, 27.0 MPG
'84 190D 2.2, "Eva, Brown Benz", 142K, 40.2 MPG
'77 240D (parts car)
'67 Eicher ES 202 Tractor "Otto" (2cyl, Air Cooled, 30HP)
Gassers:
'94 Ford F-150, "Henry", 170K (300 Six) 17.5 MPG
'85 190E 2.3, 148K....Parts Car
'58 Dodge W300M Powerwagon (Flat Fenders) Less than 10 MPG