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teahead

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250SL on BAT
« on: July 10, 2019, 23:31:57 »
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-mercedes-benz-250sl-17/

What are those pictures of regarding pictures 194 and 195?




Is that the "pocket" in the rear if you would lift off the rear wood hatches?
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Re: 250SL on BAT
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2019, 23:48:17 »
Quote from: teahead
What are those pictures of regarding pictures 194 and 195?
Is that the "pocket" in the rear if you would lift off the rear wood hatches?
Yes indeed. The area inside the SL, below the B pillar
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Re: 250SL on BAT
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2019, 00:07:23 »
Yes, under the rear parcel shelf, passenger/right side.  One of the first places to look for rust when inspecting these cars.  That does not look healthy!  I'm suddenly feeling better about my own car!   :)

Yes indeed. The area inside the SL, below the B pillar
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Re: 250SL on BAT
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2019, 02:08:46 »
I would not buy this car without a full inspection of the undercarriage as there are many red flags. Good from far but far from good.

 
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Re: 250SL on BAT
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2019, 03:24:56 »
given how bad these areas are, pretty good indication of significant rust in the integrated frame rails. I agree with the complete inspection.
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Re: 250SL on BAT
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2019, 14:06:50 »
Are there supposed to be drain holes in those pockets?
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Re: 250SL on BAT
« Reply #6 on: July 11, 2019, 18:47:35 »
Are there supposed to be drain holes in those pockets?


No.

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Re: 250SL on BAT
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2019, 19:16:58 »
Of course, there is not supposed to be any water in them either!
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