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Off Topic => Other cars => Topic started by: badali on August 28, 2011, 20:02:50

Title: 280 SE 4.5 found another one/ possible parts
Post by: badali on August 28, 2011, 20:02:50

I found another 280 SE 4.5 car.  It runs but not well.  It coud be a simple problem or more complex.  If I bought the car and decided to part it out would anyone be interested in the axle or other parts?  Winter is coming fast and I am trying not to have too much in my garage.  Any thoughts or discouragement welcome.

Title: Re: 280 SE 4.5 found another one/ possible parts
Post by: scoot on August 28, 2011, 20:54:24

What would your motivation be to purchase the car?  Unless you have a good reason, skip it...

Title: Re: 280 SE 4.5 found another one/ possible parts
Post by: badali on August 28, 2011, 21:05:43

I think I am leaning away from getting the car.  Usually if I find a car to get some parts from and support my other cars then make a few dollars.  The price is making it tough to decide.  It is a little higher than the other parts cars I have bought.  I'm still trying to get rid of parts from the red 4.5 of a few months ago...

Title: Re: 280 SE 4.5 found another one/ possible parts
Post by: badali on August 31, 2011, 20:40:59

I'm a glutton for punishment.  I bought the car anyway.  I did get it to start but you have to keep you foot on the gas.  As soon as you let up it sputters and stalls.  The car has nice blue leather showing some wear on the front seats.  The car could be fixed up or used as a parts car.  I have to decide what to do with it before the end of Oct.  If anyone has an interest in it I will sell it complete.  If there is no interest in it I may part it out.  I know the rear axle will sell to w113 fans.  The dash has no cracks and is bluish and the wood is in very good and the dash bow needs refinished but it is not split.  There are allot of good parts on the car.  I will have a clean title as soon as it gets to me from PA DMV.  All the lights are in good condition also.

Title: Re: 280 SE 4.5 found another one/ possible parts
Post by: badali on September 07, 2011, 18:33:25

I just got the car running well today.  A simple item like points makes a big difference.  It needs a little adjustment but it is a smooth as can be.  I would feel confident to take it out as soon as I get a plate for it.  The title should be here in a few weeks.