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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: ctaylor738 on December 09, 2009, 17:35:47

Title: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: ctaylor738 on December 09, 2009, 17:35:47

I have been corresponding about a 280SL project car in the Atlanta area.  I need someone to check out the body only.  Compensation negotiable.

Thanks,

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: ctaylor738 on December 09, 2009, 19:58:59

Never mind, bought it a few minutes ago.

Thanks,

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: Andres G on December 09, 2009, 20:03:52

Wow! Nice decision making process... Hope the project turns out great for you.

Regards,
Andres

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: 66andBlue on December 09, 2009, 22:40:12

Hi Chuck,
great .. but does it fit under the Christmas tree?
Or are you planning to use it as the tree stand??  ;D
Have fun with it!

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: ctaylor738 on December 10, 2009, 13:50:07

I may have to sleep in it - this was not popular with Senior Management.

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: graphic66 on December 10, 2009, 14:19:40

Just curious, how much? Just like to know the current values, unless you want to keep it under wraps.

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: ctaylor738 on December 11, 2009, 02:41:38

Since it was posted on Mercedes Heritage, no great secret.  12.5K

- stripped and primered
- minor surface rust
- new engine rebuild parts + machine work
- rebuilt IP
- all chrome re-plated
- US car, automatic, AC
- both tops
- warranted complete except for exhaust
- some assembly required

Delivery tomorrow, more to follow.

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: RobMarks on December 11, 2009, 07:44:05

I thought you either got a great price or a very brave man, or perhaps both.  You must love challenges!

Good luck , I'm sure you havie some exciting times ahead

rob

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: ctaylor738 on December 11, 2009, 16:47:35

Well, it arrived this morning in a box truck driven by the seller's nephew.  We unloaded the parts containers and summoned a flat bed.  Rolled the car onto the flatbed, moved the box truck, and rolled the car into the garage.  First impression is that it is, as represented, a very solid car.

So now to find a painter and figure out how to store this enormous pile of parts.

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: Louis on December 11, 2009, 17:04:53

Chuck ,
Good luck with your new project . It look's like a good winter project......

Title: Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
Post by: Jonny B on December 11, 2009, 18:11:36

With all those boxes, it could be a winter, spring, summer, fall and winter again project!