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ctaylor738

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Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« on: December 09, 2009, 17:35:47 »
I have been corresponding about a 280SL project car in the Atlanta area.  I need someone to check out the body only.  Compensation negotiable.

Thanks,
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Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
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ctaylor738

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2009, 19:58:59 »
Never mind, bought it a few minutes ago.

Thanks,
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1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

Andres G

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2009, 20:03:52 »
Wow! Nice decision making process... Hope the project turns out great for you.

Regards,
Andres
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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2009, 22:40:12 »
Hi Chuck,
great .. but does it fit under the Christmas tree?
Or are you planning to use it as the tree stand??  ;D
Have fun with it!
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Alfred
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ctaylor738

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2009, 13:50:07 »
I may have to sleep in it - this was not popular with Senior Management.

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Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

graphic66

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2009, 14:19:40 »
Just curious, how much? Just like to know the current values, unless you want to keep it under wraps.
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ctaylor738

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2009, 02:41:38 »
Since it was posted on Mercedes Heritage, no great secret.  12.5K

- stripped and primered
- minor surface rust
- new engine rebuild parts + machine work
- rebuilt IP
- all chrome re-plated
- US car, automatic, AC
- both tops
- warranted complete except for exhaust
- some assembly required

Delivery tomorrow, more to follow.
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Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2009, 07:44:05 »
I thought you either got a great price or a very brave man, or perhaps both.  You must love challenges!

Good luck , I'm sure you havie some exciting times ahead

rob
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RobMarks

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ctaylor738

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2009, 16:47:35 »
Well, it arrived this morning in a box truck driven by the seller's nephew.  We unloaded the parts containers and summoned a flat bed.  Rolled the car onto the flatbed, moved the box truck, and rolled the car into the garage.  First impression is that it is, as represented, a very solid car.

So now to find a painter and figure out how to store this enormous pile of parts.
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Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

Louis

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2009, 17:04:53 »
Chuck ,
Good luck with your new project . It look's like a good winter project......
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Jonny B

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Re: Can someone look at a car in Atlanta for me?
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2009, 18:11:36 »
With all those boxes, it could be a winter, spring, summer, fall and winter again project!
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