venturaexit

I guess I'll post a thread about my junkyard trips.

Today was my 4th trip to the junkyard that has a 1999 C43. This car is in better shape than mine beside the fact that it was totaled since the frame was damaged in an accident. The C43 owner is the owner of the yard and they are really nice folks so today was the first time they let me get up on the car on my own to remove the B-pillar door cover. (I enjoyed that!)
At first I had no idea what I was doing, but eventually I used my car to practice since my cover was damaged by an chimpanzee that used to own it.

The same chimp and a couple of lemurs friends are the same animals that installed way to large speakers on the back tray and tweeters that were housed in restaurant napkins to prevent them from bouncing around.
(Got lucky though they didn't cut a huge freakin' hole in the body and that I could find the missing pieces at the yard)

On the 3rd trip to the yard I got:
-rear Bose speakers
-housing (speaker sits in these)
-housing stoppers (they mount in the trunk under the housing)
-inner covers (under the Bose labeled outer covers)
-tweeters w covers and the wire plug from the car (which had been cut)
-front C43 labeled floor mats (they ended up giving a new bottle of Awesome cleaner to clean them. Even though they are a bit tattered on the edge, they came out great.)

TOTAL: $130. (today they didn't charge me for the B-pillar cover.)

QUESTION: Is the C43 wired for video? why do we have a coax cable in the storage under the arm rest?

On the 2nd trip to the yard I got:
-trunk Liner
-tools + tray
-the housing that goes over the spare
-engine cover (w/o the star)

TOTAL: $100.

On the 1st trip to the yard I got:
-front doors wood trim w hardware (2)
-drivers door speaker cover (1)
-rear Bose labeled speaker covers (2)

TOTAL: $240.

ECTurboGSX

Coax was for the in-car phone. If you open the center console, the upper tray housed a phone, the bottom was the actual storage compartment.

Pretty cool that you've found one in a junkyard.

venturaexit

Thanks!
yeah... so happy about that. More photos of all I bought in the yard coming soon.

venturaexit

This is what I've got for $130. This included the cover for the B-pillar and the two front floor mats and additional wiring w connectors which was missing from my car.

99CEEFOURTHREE

It's going to add up quick.But thankfully you found a good car which you can source out everything you need.Good luck!

venturaexit

Went to the junkyard where I located a C43 in great shape to see if I could find import21 a part he was looking for. I did not find the part for him, but I did find the front left side wheel well cover... (I showed up with a book of mine back in december as a thank you for the good service and cheap prices)
I guess he remembered so he gave me tools and told me to go get it my self and it was free... free is good!

Got lucky this week, til yesterday I had an aftermarket key fob and a blank key shaft.
The key fob I bought on ebay for $25 finally broke, the whole fob its decent quality but the little switch to remove the key shaft fell off. I was at the dealer to purchase coolant and the guy noticed I was having trouble removing the key as I was contemplating having the blank shaft cut. So he got a new key fob and swapped it with mine, I mean this thing is genuine MB, he probably got it from a key drop off that wasn't working, but he didn't have to do it. All free of charge. At that point I did order a second set of keys. The additional second key shaft and cutting it was $30. The second key and shaft set $250.
It's good to know I have a second set of keys.




Finally connected the amp and the bose sounds awesome. I have a vibration in the tray from the bass, but I just need to work on how I installed the speakers, so little space to work with back there...

Sulaco

Dude, how do you find a C43 in a junk yard???

RobertM27

hey, I see that you're in the LA area, can you please direct me to which junkyard has a C43, I'm in need of a few parts.

venturaexit

Tony the owner used to have a C43 which he swear was more fun to drive than his Lambo... hahaah someone hit the C43 on his rear passenger side and it is totaled.

so far I've got:
Steering wheel
Speaker covers and accessories
Tweeters
Front wheel well cover
C43 floor mats
Amp wire loom
Trunk Tool Kit w tray
Jack
Trunk Liner
Passenger B-pillar cover
Front Door interior wood trim

anyhow, don't react to prices that seem to stiff, they have their own market for some parts, for instance stereos are expensive, an amps also too expensive, but some parts can be cheaper. I like these guys, they treat me well and I do the same.
If you don't like the service over the phone, just ask for an email and they will reply.

Car has no bumpers and skirts and no center console.

good luck.

STAR MERCEDES PARTS
9865 San Fernando Rd
Pacoima, CA 91331
(818) 897-9180

venturaexit

I just drove around Sun Valley junkyard area and seriously just stumbled on this one. Sometime I feel internet and phones can be overrated so I just get out and drive.

JohnnyRock

This.

Next time I'm in LA, I'll hit you up! The weather finally took a turn for the better here in Missouri and I gave my old gal a much needed bath.

BTW, I picked up a new, OEM set of C43 floor mats from my local dealer. She had to order them from Chicago (main distribution center for the midwest?), but they are still available. I bought a set and shipped them to user Kowalski as well.

venturaexit

I would love a set of floor mats, but for now I have the one from the junkyard and they are not too bad and I just spent $300 on a new key and coolant... so for now I'm fine, but I need a tune up or I don't know what, the engine is knocking a bit and when I'm at a red light I hear it... although I crank up the stereo when that happens.

KJI3jflarryfe93

i'm still happy with mine, gives the dull black interior a cool looks
thanks Johnny

nkctb7

Driver's side air vent/nozzle.

venturaexit

I saw it in the car, but I don't know if they will sell it separately, I wanted to buy they headlight switch cause mine is a bit worn and they said they are keeping the dash as a whole. Anyhow, I will talk to them in the next couple of days and let you know... maybe they will sell it...

nkctb7

Thanks for looking into it for me. I appreciate it.

mickey13

Let me know if i can get the passenger mirror assembly part that is screwed down to the frame. I don't need the housing or any part in the housing. I think 3 screws hold the assembly to the car.

mickey13

Are you still visiting this car? I could really use the drivers front door wood trim.

venturaexit

OK guys, it's rare that I go to the yard, I can't get parts, but you can call Tony at 818-897-9180 he's the owner of the junkyard.

door trim is gone, mirrors housing may be there...

venturaexit

btw you got my message right? they have it and it is about $40.