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Old 04-10-2013, 09:15 AM   #11
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Re: Newbie's 1972 E200

Ok,I'll post more pics later. We are going to put new flooring in it and have the upholstery re-done IF we decide to keep her.

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Old 04-10-2013, 10:38 AM   #12
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Re: Newbie's 1972 E200

Super cool!

How does it drive? what drivetrain does it have? What a fun project!
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Old 04-10-2013, 11:29 AM   #13
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302 V8, C3 drivetrain.Engine runs good, no smoke, steering is loose.Finding certain parts are hard to find and expensive as well. Here is a penthouse shot.
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Old 04-10-2013, 12:12 PM   #14
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Wow, I like everything about this thing. Nice find.

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Old 04-10-2013, 12:16 PM   #15
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Re: Newbie's 1972 E200

Very COOL! '72
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Old 04-14-2013, 10:34 PM   #16
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Re: Newbie's 1972 E200

You deserve a Scooby snack for that find.
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Old 04-15-2013, 06:09 AM   #17
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Wow! Your rig is in great shape. Car show quality. I think you will be the hit at any SMB Meet and Greet. Show us some pictures of the inside.
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Old 04-15-2013, 01:11 PM   #18
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Re: Newbie's 1972 E200

Well we got the aux battery figured out and have decided to keep her. Thanks for the kind words and your enthusiasm! here is an interior shot.
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Old 04-15-2013, 01:25 PM   #19
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I've got to see this SMB. Where are you located? Any chance you could come to the Jackson Hole Meet and Greet in June?
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Old 04-15-2013, 03:51 PM   #20
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Not saying its bad but if you added some ultra-leather to those seats, it would look brand new in there.
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