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Mar 14, 2008 10:16:44 GMT
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Finally bought it. Gave the bloke half the money last night, picking it up next Wednesday. Mercedes 300 SE. I'll do pics when I've got it home, if y'all are interested, but here's a sneak preview.  |
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horney™
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Mar 14, 2008 10:45:28 GMT
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Nice! I got those alloys on my camper!
Nick
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Mar 14, 2008 10:50:26 GMT
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Cheers mate. If you could see the paintwork down one side you wouldn't think it was nice.
Looks like it's been done by an ape on a trampoline.
Lots of work needed...but that's why we buy 'em isn't it.
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Mr S
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Mar 14, 2008 11:07:14 GMT
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On the bright side, that wing and that piece of bumper chrome (some of the worst bits for rusting) appear good!
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Mar 14, 2008 11:10:34 GMT
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Yeah, the car seems pretty solid.
A previous owner must've tried to 'shadowline' it, he's painted all the chrome.
Still, I've got a week off at the start of April :-)
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NILS DESPARANDUM ILLEGITIMI CARBORUNDUM.
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Mar 14, 2008 13:05:00 GMT
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Is that overspray on the indicator?! Glad to see yet another Merc-barge joining the RR collective fleet. I pass one that's parked up every day. It's because of people like you folk here that I find it so hard to not just go and knock on the door!
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Mar 14, 2008 19:12:21 GMT
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Nice! I got those alloys on my camper! Nick 16's? can we see a pic? nice one dave, rolling with the B mafia now. ;D  |
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Mar 14, 2008 19:23:50 GMT
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Winner!
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Corsa Apology Champion 2014.
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Is that overspray on the indicator There's overspray everywhere, a real two bob job. Still looking forward to getting it though. Yep, 16 inch wheels, but that's the best pic of them I've got at the moment. Here's another one though. I'll do some proper ones when I get it home.  |
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Foxy
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Making pink manly in the north!
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Sweet ride bruv, The mafia grows ever larger muahahahahahahaha  |
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I'm the handsome fella with the cheesy white specs or is that the cheesy fella with the handsome white specs?
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Sweet ride bruv, The mafia grows ever larger muahahahahahahaha Any pics of your 280SE on here anywhere? I'm lying when I said there's overspray everywhere, it's just down the drivers side, a real pigs ear of a job. The side you can see in the pic is pretty good. Thanks for the encouraging comments. I only drove it round the car park where I met the bloke, but I fell in love with the drive there and then. |
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Foxy
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I'm the handsome fella with the cheesy white specs or is that the cheesy fella with the handsome white specs?
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Mar 18, 2008 16:11:57 GMT
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NILS DESPARANDUM ILLEGITIMI CARBORUNDUM.
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Mar 18, 2008 16:21:07 GMT
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nice one! the thought of a benz has crossed my mind several times, maybe soon....
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horney™
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Mar 18, 2008 16:22:55 GMT
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Nice! I got those alloys on my camper! Nick 16's? can we see a pic? nice one dave, rolling with the B mafia now. ;D THe campers on 15's I'm afraid! Anyhoo here's some pics!    Nick |
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Mar 18, 2008 18:03:33 GMT
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Love the de-chromed look on this! What's the situation with the engine? Do you need to do the camshaft / lifters?  |
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btc
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Mar 18, 2008 19:28:27 GMT
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I got myself a merc 300se also picked up 2 weeks ago lovely cars to drive and the economy is not too bad need to find some period alloys though ;D
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Mar 19, 2008 21:53:49 GMT
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Just drove it back from Ashford, Kent, to Rainham, Essex.
The cam's deffo going to need replacing and it's got a fearful noise coming from the n/s/front wheel when you go over a bump, but other than that, it's a goodun.
Superb oil pressure and steady temperature.
I'm happy. Windows and stuff are absolutely filthy though.
Need a workshop manual pronto.
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10mpg
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Mar 19, 2008 23:13:24 GMT
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if you want another one I've just got one in 300se low mileage one owner 110k full Merc service history...
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The Internet, like all tools, if used improperly, can make a complete bo**cks of even the simplest jobs...
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if you want another one I've just got one in 300se low mileage one owner 110k full Merc service history... Ta mate. I think one will be enough for now  Your one sounds nice though. |
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