Great video. I’ve been following your journey with this car. Speaking from experience, that rust in the rocker panels around the jack points is bad! My 280C looked minor and when we got into it the rockers were full of rust. Had to cut off the first 24-36” on both sides and weld on new panel sections. Do it soon so it doesn’t spread! It is structural because this car is unibody construction with suspension subframes. The good part is, it’s black, so you can have it repaired and then just paint the lower black section. You can always get another fender, that’s bolt on. But do those rocker panels soon!!!’
Thanks for dropping by Dave. Is there a place I can order pre-cut rocker panels?? Thank you for the heads up. The reason I thought it wasn’t a big deal is because the jacking spot are rock solid.
This issue with the way it runs and the abs light issue is you need to replace the overprotection relay behind the pannel behind the batter. it also effects the rmp meter
2:50 - To turn the fog lamps on you have to turn the light switch two clicks to the right (headlights on) and then pull the switch out to the first notch for front fog lamps and once again for rear fog lamps. 2:58 - That's the sound fader, scroll to the front for the sound to come out of the front speakers, to the back it's the same, and keep it in the middle for a balanced sound between all speakers. 4:40 - I replaced the seal on the oil cap on my 300D and it still leaks a bit of oil from there, so I guess that's normal (and yes, it is difficult to remove).
You are a life saver, thank you so much! I didn’t even know that knob could pull out like that. Sound fader is pretty hi-tech for the year. Surprised it has that! Thank you Paulino!
I smoked in my cars and never had one burn people are pigs lol. My cars also don't smell like smoke even though i smoke inside because i care and clean.
When you see signs like that....you know the owner did not care. If you have no clue... run away, if you know what is going on, buy it cheap and fix it. For the fog lights, clearly you have no clue...... just pull it towards you and it will work, and yes even though the electric seats do not function.... yes we can remove it and fix it. Clearly you make a video about a car that you have no clue whatsoever and it shows the difference about someone that knows about classic Mercedes Benz
Super nice car! 🙂 I also have a 1987 300D and I'm working through it. Playlist link: czcams.com/play/PLc713pFuJyE3CQ153KxS47XtR99ffYIY5.html If you have junkyards nearby, you can get a lot of the parts needed for the cosmetic fixes. Or keep an eye out for a parts car - I bought a 1992 300E with matching interior to mine and swapped out a ton. The rust by far seems to be the worst issue IMO - definitely want to get that sorted ASAP.
Great video. I’ve been following your journey with this car. Speaking from experience, that rust in the rocker panels around the jack points is bad! My 280C looked minor and when we got into it the rockers were full of rust. Had to cut off the first 24-36” on both sides and weld on new panel sections. Do it soon so it doesn’t spread! It is structural because this car is unibody construction with suspension subframes. The good part is, it’s black, so you can have it repaired and then just paint the lower black section. You can always get another fender, that’s bolt on. But do those rocker panels soon!!!’
Thanks for dropping by Dave. Is there a place I can order pre-cut rocker panels?? Thank you for the heads up. The reason I thought it wasn’t a big deal is because the jacking spot are rock solid.
This issue with the way it runs and the abs light issue is you need to replace the overprotection relay behind the pannel behind the batter. it also effects the rmp meter
I already re-pinned the relay. ABS still has the issue
Love it Chris
Thank you Chris 🙏
2:50 - To turn the fog lamps on you have to turn the light switch two clicks to the right (headlights on) and then pull the switch out to the first notch for front fog lamps and once again for rear fog lamps.
2:58 - That's the sound fader, scroll to the front for the sound to come out of the front speakers, to the back it's the same, and keep it in the middle for a balanced sound between all speakers.
4:40 - I replaced the seal on the oil cap on my 300D and it still leaks a bit of oil from there, so I guess that's normal (and yes, it is difficult to remove).
You are a life saver, thank you so much! I didn’t even know that knob could pull out like that.
Sound fader is pretty hi-tech for the year. Surprised it has that!
Thank you Paulino!
@@ImChrisDeDecker No problem! You'll start to learn stuff with time during the ownership.
That guy makes videos about something he has no clue whatsoever. Definitely a channel no to follow if you are into Classic Mercedes
I smoked in my cars and never had one burn people are pigs lol. My cars also don't smell like smoke even though i smoke inside because i care and clean.
When you see signs like that....you know the owner did not care. If you have no clue... run away, if you know what is going on, buy it cheap and fix it. For the fog lights, clearly you have no clue...... just pull it towards you and it will work, and yes even though the electric seats do not function.... yes we can remove it and fix it. Clearly you make a video about a car that you have no clue whatsoever and it shows the difference about someone that knows about classic Mercedes Benz
Your ego is seeping everywhere. I cant discuss issues that's wrong with my car?
Super nice car! 🙂 I also have a 1987 300D and I'm working through it. Playlist link: czcams.com/play/PLc713pFuJyE3CQ153KxS47XtR99ffYIY5.html
If you have junkyards nearby, you can get a lot of the parts needed for the cosmetic fixes. Or keep an eye out for a parts car - I bought a 1992 300E with matching interior to mine and swapped out a ton. The rust by far seems to be the worst issue IMO - definitely want to get that sorted ASAP.
i have the same car