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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: johnk on October 18, 2019, 16:32:37

Title: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: johnk on October 18, 2019, 16:32:37
My brother has a W109 in his barn that he was storing for a gentlemen that passed away several years ago. Interior, trunk and trim are all removed and are in disarray. What parts if any should I take from it before he disposes of it?

John
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: Cees Klumper on October 18, 2019, 16:39:39
The engine including all ancilliaries, FI pump, rear differential+axle. And the engine!
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: MikeSimon on October 18, 2019, 18:18:21
I would be interested in the cylinder head, if it is available. 8)
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: Vander on October 18, 2019, 19:44:45
Becker radio, steering wheel if not cracked, fuel pump if short style
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: gullwing71 on October 18, 2019, 21:18:17
Why not take the whole car and part it piece by piece - no rush, and very therapeutic!
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: Shvegel on October 19, 2019, 00:48:52
If it is a floor shift let me know.
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: wjsvb ✝︎ on October 19, 2019, 01:50:55
Is it a 280SE (108) or a 300SE (109)?  Either way, small trim items, switches, relays, lamps etc.  If it's a stick, the pedal cluster (fits a 113)!  I stripped one a couple years ago, kept finding things!  Jon
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: johnk on October 19, 2019, 03:39:43
Quote from: wjsvb on October 19, 2019, 01:50:55
Is it a 280SE (108) or a 300SE (109)?  Either way, small trim items, switches, relays, lamps etc.  If it's a stick, the pedal cluster (fits a 113)!  I stripped one a couple years ago, kept finding things!  Jon

To be honest I am not sure yet if its a 280 or 300SE. I have to go take a closer look at it. All emblems are stripped and it covered up. 
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: johnk on October 19, 2019, 03:47:17
Quote from: gullwing71 on October 18, 2019, 21:18:17
Why not take the whole car and part it piece by piece - no rush, and very therapeutic!

That is what I am suggesting to my brother given the quick response I received from all of you on this. My brother is going blind and can't part it out himself and I don't have the space or time to mess with it. On the other hand I have another brother that used to part out cars and he is retiring in a few years. He could probably do it and share the proceeds with my brother that owns it.

Thanks gents!

John
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: Benz Dr. on October 19, 2019, 04:32:45
Air suspension cars have a completely different rear axle. They look the same, and some parts are, but the air suspension axle is useless for a pagoda. You can use a lot of the parts that are inside it though.

300SEL has chrome trim around the side windows. That's dead give away.
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: ejboyd5 on October 19, 2019, 12:03:35
Take everything you can since it is guaranteed that when you finally dispose of the corpse the next item you or a friend needs will be the one item you failed to salvage.
Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: Benz Dr. on October 19, 2019, 15:52:09
I would grab the air control valves for sure. Some of the heater lever parts are the same with small pieces within the assembly being the same. Those pieces are NLA so the're all useful to have around. Pull the brake force regulator.

Title: Re: What to scavenge off a 280SE
Post by: johnk on October 19, 2019, 22:50:10
Thanks gents. Talked to my brother and he is going to keep the car for parts and just get rid of some of the other cars/junk in his barn.  I’m already thinking of a bunch of small stuff like clips and bolts that I am short of.