Hi Larry, As always, thanks for your thoughts and input. One area of rust that does concern me a little, is on the lower rear bit, in front of the rear wheel. Like the lower sill, which usually has that textured paint, as on our W124s. As always, it tends to go deeper than the outside would indicate, but I'm not 100% of how it's constructed, ie, double skin. I'm going back for another look now. I've always loved the SECs too, but I want to use my head. The market is so soft now, by the time I put this car right, I could probably just spend a little more and get an original one. I just have to be honest about the work involved. I tend to be one that ends up digger deeper and always making them bigger projects than first planned!! ;-)
I'll keep you updated Larry. Thanks again. Ed 300E 911SC 2008/5/17 LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Not sure about the engine - but it;s one of the prettiest models of MB I;ve > seen. Have wanted one for a long time -- > > There was a problem with the timing chain sprocket problem - came with > single gear and was updated to double row sprocket - not sure if that > applies to this model. > > If it were me, and I was sure the rust was minor (be sure it's minor rust) > - > and the rust can be reached with the stuff needed to stop it, i.e., not > hidden in the guts, then it might be workable. > > Good luck - > > Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > 800-583-8601 > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 6:51 PM > Subject: [MBZ] SEC, any thoughts??? > > > > Hi Everyone, > > > > Just got back from checking out an '83 SEC. Car has sat for 3 years, has > > 132,000 kms. Body has some paint issues, and I see a little bondo where > > the > > paint is pealing over on rear arch. Will need new brakes, and I'm sure > > several other things to sort it out. It's a 380, not a 500. Guy is > > asking > > $1500. Says, if the engine won't start, he'll give me my money back. > > > > Could be a fun project?? > > > > Thoughts?? > > > > Ed > > 300E > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
