Amen!
Bob Rentfro
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From: "Desert Rat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W107 Sub Frame Q
The US R107 350SL in 1972 had the 450 engine but had a 350SL badge so
it would qualify if it is a US model.
On 9/5/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
all 107's have the problem. The 450SL gets it replaced for free at the
dealer. The other models do not. If you need one, I have one available.
Bob Rentfro wrote:
> So...I went and checked up on the old feller who has the '72 350SL. He
> was not home (his wife said he was at the bank counting his money) but
> she let me look over the car. It is sweet. Needs paint, no rust
> anywhere since it's an AZ car (she said they bought it in '73 from a
> guy going through a divorce), newer soft top, new hard top, interior is
> a little rough, seats have a couple of teeny cracks, console is kind of
> a mess. She said whatever looks like it's missing, he has it. Perfect
> bumpers, no dings, good glass. Not sure about AC or radio (see above).
> I'm drooling.
> My question: is this a model that the subframe is/was an issue? What
> should I look at? I'm going to, of course, ask the fella if he had the
> subframe repaired, if it is one that should have been done. If it is,
> and he hasn't, can I get it done...was it a recall type thing?
>
> She also said when I take the 350SL, she wants me to "take the other
> one too" (some type of 108 I think...I didn't peek under his meticulous
> cover arrangement) . woo hoo
>
> Bob Rentfro
> '77 300D 158K
> '87 Acura Legend 177K
> Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K
> Litchfield Park, AZ
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87 300SDL, 87 300SDL #2, 86 300SDL84 190D 2.2,
84 190D 2.2 #2, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250
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