Hi, I am new to the boards. I just bought a 1971 280 sl that is what i think a good daily driver should be, however I am having issues and was wondering if anyone would like to chime in on them.
First here are some pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/barryrides/sets/72157605414936126/Things I noticed and if you have the time would appreciate your thoughts on:
Gas tank is leaking out of the drain plug. The gas smell may also be coming from the cracked rubber gasket around the gas cap.
Front shock towers have three bolts each. Not sure why the forth is missing but it seems sheared off in the hole.
Expanision tank in trunk is not attached to the wall. I don't see the carboard wall or the clips.
Rear tail lights aren't matched. Not a big deal but is it easy to find new ones?
Under the passenger floor I notied what looked like two cracks. Along them they seem rusty. Is that normal? Also you will notice there is a screw coming right through the floor.
I didn't take a picture of this but under where the tank goes in the trunk (under the car not in the trunk) it looks like the floor is ripped in a long strip. Is this normal.
Any adivce is beyond appreciated. Will post pics of the actual car soon. It is silver blue.
Also does anyone know a good place to fix this stuff in Los Angeles?