It has had quite a bit of work done to it but still needs a fair
amount. I am probably going to see about charging up the AC with a R12
replacement or convert to 134, replace the shocks and window seals and
drive it every now and then. Might explore doing something about the
paint on the horizontal surfaces.
On 7/8/2023 4:13 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
I think my 300SD also feels very nice on the highway. Even with the noise from
the diesel it's a very nice smooth ride.
I think people might want a W116 that's near-perfect, but you are probably
right that their value as any kind of project car is low.
They defintely have a "dated" look compared to a more modern car so that will
limit interest as well.
For your car an interior detailing would help a lot and doing something about
the peeling clearcoat. Cosmetics matter for selling. Charge up the AC with some
R12 replacement and see if it works.
People are looking at your ad and seeing all the work that needs to be done,
rather than imagining themselves owning and enjoying the car.
On Sat, Jul 8, 2023, at 15:45, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Took some quick pics and posted on Fakebook, but no real interest. I
will probably clean it up a bit and take some more/better photos. I
drove it a little today and despite the crappy shocks it just glided
down the road. Got up to 80 quite easily. I’m so impressed I’m thinking
about proceeding further with it, new window gaskets, shocks,
fix/charge the AC. Back seat is in decent shape but the seat pads are
crunchy, new ones seem to be available for about $600. Very very little
rust, really no rust at all for a 116. This just goes back to what I
have always believed that nobody seems to want the 116s.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649961543696270/
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