Why thank you very much.pastelgrey300D wrote:Wow! Very hard to do but I think you've matched the perfect rims to that car. Great stance too.
Fantastic, you're lucky! Wish I could track down a car from my father ...Blackted wrote:One owner 280CE 1981.
CraigB wrote:I've seen that car before - welcome! And if it is possible it is even better in the flesh.
I had the air con in my W123 re-charged, works real well now.ITHELIVING wrote:Only issues: The AC doesn't work
Thanks mate.CraigB wrote:$2k sounds a lot unless they really know what is wrong. They might be assuming compressor needs replacing, maybe it does, but for $150 or something like that you can probably find someone that can regas with a dye and you will soon know where a leak is - or it might just work like it did in my 350sl. Driers are not that much and maybe that is a good idea to replace. O rings on joints could be responsible. I am no expert but just thought i would mention what i had done that worked and can have a go for not a lot of money.
But congrats, amazing to find such a time warp car.
Beautiful car and I am sure it was the same one for sale and on display at the German Autofest a couple of months back. Hope you knocked him down on the price !ITHELIVING wrote:Hi everyone, my first post here.
I've been a W123 fan for a while, and decided to take the plunge this year as a 34th birthday present. I managed to find this 1982 230E with 31,000km on the clock... its owner passed away in the 80s, and the car spent 3 decades in storage.
I've had it for three weeks now, and I couldn't be happier with it. I took it to Alan Lennox and they did a few things like replace the engine mounts, fixed the faulty instrument cluster lighting and replace all the fluids so it drives like a dream now.
Only issues: The AC doesn't work (doesn't bother me because it's a weekend car), there is a bit of pitting in the chrome work and the temperature gauge is a bit erratic... but apart from that, it's like a new car.
Glad to be a part of the forum.
I fixed my air con for about $400 including pipes, new AC dryer, recycled compressor and regas.ITHELIVING wrote:Ah yes, I neglected to mention that when the car was taken out of storage, brand new tyres were put on the car.
And the hoses have also been replaced.
I was quoted around $2k to fix the aircon, but it's really not a priority for me - I won't be driving it on extremely hot days. Besides, the wind-up windows seem to be working great. ;)
It probably was - how much was it asking back then?markb wrote:Beautiful car and I am sure it was the same one for sale and on display at the German Autofest a couple of months back. Hope you knocked him down on the price !ITHELIVING wrote:Hi everyone, my first post here.
I've been a W123 fan for a while, and decided to take the plunge this year as a 34th birthday present. I managed to find this 1982 230E with 31,000km on the clock... its owner passed away in the 80s, and the car spent 3 decades in storage.
I've had it for three weeks now, and I couldn't be happier with it. I took it to Alan Lennox and they did a few things like replace the engine mounts, fixed the faulty instrument cluster lighting and replace all the fluids so it drives like a dream now.
Only issues: The AC doesn't work (doesn't bother me because it's a weekend car), there is a bit of pitting in the chrome work and the temperature gauge is a bit erratic... but apart from that, it's like a new car.
Glad to be a part of the forum.
Thanks mate. After I deal with the other minor stuff, it might be something I'll look at.MaXim wrote:I fixed my air con for about $400 including pipes, new AC dryer, recycled compressor and regas.ITHELIVING wrote:Ah yes, I neglected to mention that when the car was taken out of storage, brand new tyres were put on the car.
And the hoses have also been replaced.
I was quoted around $2k to fix the aircon, but it's really not a priority for me - I won't be driving it on extremely hot days. Besides, the wind-up windows seem to be working great. ;)
If you are willing to do some of the work yourself you can save a lot of money. Good luck!
Wow, that is an awesome "barn-find". Damn, 30 years in storage! Body looks immaculate, enjoy it!ITHELIVING wrote:Some pics post-detail: Done by 'Reflection Perfection' in Melbourne.
that is BEAutiful!!1981W123 wrote:Here's my recently purchased 1981 230E
tsharkey wrote:Great examples - You need a wagon to complete the set !
Looks good mate, the right colour too!dejanstoj wrote:Hi All,
Recently purchased a very clean 1982 230e in very good condition and well looked after 1 owner car that sat in and out of storage for many years.
Only 163,000kms on the clock and little to minimal rust!
All standard except for being lowered and some white walls
ITHELIVING wrote: ↑Tue 24 Jan, 2017 9:34 am Some pics post-detail: Done by 'Reflection Perfection' in Melbourne.
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Yes, this one :)
tsharkey wrote: ↑Wed 13 Feb, 2019 11:04 pm Meet Hektor.
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Hektor was offered by Alistair (ADow) free to a good home. https://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=5&t= ... 23#p182276. Whilst I initially considered it for parts, when picking it up my assessment was that whilst it had had a few dings and been rear ended, it had very little rust and the motor ran fine. Most of what seemed wrong was just the typical wear that looking through this forum there are plenty of threads on, so it could put back on the road if wanted by someone. My eldest came with me to pick it up and I asked him if he wanted it for his first car. Whilst historically indifferent to my obsession, I suspect his relief at not having to schedule his car usage in with the rest of us coupled with economic necessity (particularly the BioD option) fueled his positive response. That, and his friends telling him it’s a cool car to have. So I drew up a list and set about bringing Hektor back up to scratch.
1. Boot wouldn’t open - Compressed air in lock line to open, new vacuum actuator boot (pun intended) as per Tony WestOz’s instructions - Leak was also affecting vacuum for Trans
2. Central locking not opening – fuel lock actuator – replace boot.
3. Had been rear ended - Rear tail lights (thanks PastelGrey)
4. Had been rear ended - Rear bar (Thanks John G)
5. Installed factory Hirschmann
6. Doors wouldn’t stay open - 4 x Door check straps
7. RLH door glass stuck - Replaced Rear LH Glass Holder
8. Rattling and vague gear shifter - Gear lever bushes
9. No reverse lights - Fixed reverse / neutral start switch as per Ivanerrol’s instructions
10. Trans would not shift up - Replaced Vacuum Valve + fixed boot lock to fix trans shifting issues
11. Wouldn’t start easily – replaced Glow plugs, valve adjustment
12. Wouldn’t idle nice – Valve Adjustment, Injector clean and balance, new engine mounts
13. Leaking Fuel – New fuel return lines
14. Leaking oil – Rocker cover gasket and then grind the stops on the rocker cover a bit to get purchase on the gasket
15. Rattles – Leaking fuel caused engine mounts to collapse, replaced
16. Key about to jam in ignition – Replacement barrel, rekeyed all locks to new key
17. No Odo – Superglue Odo
18. Clock stopped – Capacitor replacement
19. Leaking steering box – Had a good working one in 230TE wreck, replaced
20. LH Headlight cracked - Upgraded headlights to “deluxe” version
21. LH Blinker cracked - Replaced
22. Various dings - Full respray (all externals off including roof channel – not a mask up job) to clear out all the dings
23. Replaced various side trims with straight ones to match now straightened panels
24. Glove box refused to close – Reglued and added a screw to spring retainer
25. Worn driver seat – Sheepskin covers
26. LH Side mirror rubber flapping around– Replaced
27. RH Side mirror wont hold setting – Replaced
28. Front LH Toe In bad (chewed up tyre) – Wheel alignment and front tyres
29. Fitted DAB+ adaptor, Blutooth and 200watt amp to original becker to get the tunes
30. Front and rear speakers upgraded
31. LH Seatbelt would not retract – Replaced
32. Pressure bleed brakes
As you can see, whilst “free”, if wasn’t really when you take into account all the above. That said, a huge thanks to Alistair for the car. Fortunately, aside from the respray and wheel alignment, the rest was DIY and a credit to this forum for teaching me how to over the years. RWC issued and now on club plates to give him 90 days motoring / year.
