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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: harleridr on January 19, 2012, 02:56:33

Title: barn find
Post by: harleridr on January 19, 2012, 02:56:33

Hi Everyone,
I have found a 1971 280 SL that hasn't been driven in fifteen yrs. It has been garage kept and is all origional down to the radio. Any thoughts on getting this vehicle back on the road. What do I need to look out for.
Harle

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: Benz Dr. on January 19, 2012, 03:56:45

Money.

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: Cees Klumper on January 19, 2012, 08:44:52

... That, and there should be various threads on here that contain lots of useful information about cleaning out the fuel system, brake checking and so on. Try the search first please, but you'll find we're a helpful bunch anyway.

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: JamesL on January 19, 2012, 09:28:42

Quote from: Benz Dr. on January 19, 2012, 03:56:45

Money.

 :D :D :D

Cees is right though. Threads all over the boards on this. Do nothing until ALL the fluids have been drained, systems cleaned and new fluids put in. Particularly gas!!

And congrats on your find!

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: stickandrudderman on January 19, 2012, 20:38:52

Quote

What do I need to look out for.

Predatory specialists!

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: badali on January 19, 2012, 20:56:50

do you have any pictures?

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: harleridr on January 20, 2012, 19:32:06

No Pictures yet. I will be looking the car closely and taking pics Saturday This vehicle was bought in Germany driven there for a while then brought to the states. I understand it has jump seats. Were the seats an option?
Harle

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: Garry on January 20, 2012, 21:38:22

There was an optional small side ways seat in the rear on one side in leu of the wooden parcel area, suitable for very small people.

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: harleridr on January 21, 2012, 23:32:06

posted a couple of pics in the photo section. It has 142,000 km on the clock, I think thats about 82,000 in miles. also gas has been drained before storage, 4 spd. trans. no air it was a German car.
Harle

Title: Re: barn find
Post by: 230slhouston on January 22, 2012, 20:33:45

Saw the pic's....congratulations. I have a barn find, was stored for almost 30 years. You can view my threads, I listed my process before cranking and starting the car to avoid damage.

Good Luck. Keep us posted.