Been given a 280E
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Mercedes Benz 280e
Been given a 280E
Hello everyone on this forum, I am new. Nice to meet you all.
So quick story, my grandfather died sometime ago (Rest in Peace) and he was a mechanic. Unrelated but, he used to work for like Chrysler in Australia. He left a 280E which is in amazing condition somewhat internally (interior, etc) and was restoring it. My grandmother so generously actually thought to give it to me which I was proud to receive as I am a big lover of Mercedes Benz and Muscles Cars in general. My main want for it was to restore it in my grandfathers name. FYI my grandfather used to have a Impala which I wish he kept, it was one of the most amazing muscle cars of that time. Anyway back to the topic, I will be updating this thread because I want you professionals to advice me on certain things to restore this amazing 280E to the condition that it once was. I will post pictures of its current condition and if possible could advice me of things that I could do myself or by mechanic. I hear somethings on a Merc are fairly easy to fix including these older models. I do have experience in mechanics doing a course but still lack most knowledge which I am willing to learn.
Things I am currently thinking of restoring of:
1. Engine - But at the moment I think my grandma said it was at 150,000km's.
2. Floor interior - It is clean but one part at the back is missing
3. I think if I am correct some of the chrome is oxidizing but not too much
4. More to come soon.
What would be the first things to restore in your opinion guys and girls? I am willing to follow your opinions!
I will post pictures up of this car for you to see its condition!
Thank you guys and girls.
Merchy280e
So quick story, my grandfather died sometime ago (Rest in Peace) and he was a mechanic. Unrelated but, he used to work for like Chrysler in Australia. He left a 280E which is in amazing condition somewhat internally (interior, etc) and was restoring it. My grandmother so generously actually thought to give it to me which I was proud to receive as I am a big lover of Mercedes Benz and Muscles Cars in general. My main want for it was to restore it in my grandfathers name. FYI my grandfather used to have a Impala which I wish he kept, it was one of the most amazing muscle cars of that time. Anyway back to the topic, I will be updating this thread because I want you professionals to advice me on certain things to restore this amazing 280E to the condition that it once was. I will post pictures of its current condition and if possible could advice me of things that I could do myself or by mechanic. I hear somethings on a Merc are fairly easy to fix including these older models. I do have experience in mechanics doing a course but still lack most knowledge which I am willing to learn.
Things I am currently thinking of restoring of:
1. Engine - But at the moment I think my grandma said it was at 150,000km's.
2. Floor interior - It is clean but one part at the back is missing
3. I think if I am correct some of the chrome is oxidizing but not too much
4. More to come soon.
What would be the first things to restore in your opinion guys and girls? I am willing to follow your opinions!
I will post pictures up of this car for you to see its condition!
Thank you guys and girls.
Merchy280e
