[W126 Coupe] [W111 Coupe] Restoration of 220SEb

[Shayegan, Richard]

I never understand why somebody would crush cars, especially 600 of
them. Why not just take out any useable part, rent a storage unit, fill
it up with the parts, and then sell them?
Richard

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of David Fatovic
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2005 11:23 AM
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Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] [W111 Coupe] Restoration of 220SEb

What a bummer.  Some people, have no appreciation for
the classics!

David

--- Chet Hwilka <chwilka at comcast.net> wrote:
> Was that Tri-Star Pete?   There was a brief article
> in the current Star Mag
> on him.
> The guy sold the yard and crushed 600 of the 800
> classics..
> 
>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of David Fatovic
> Sent:	Thursday, March 17, 2005 1:33 PM
> To:	Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject:	Re: [W126 Coupe] [W111 Coupe] Restoration
> of 220SEb
> 
> I know there is (at least was) a guy in Arizona that
> had pretty much anything you could need for old MBs.
> I
> am not sure of the name, but ran into a guy here
> that
> was restoring an old 50's MB and that is where he
> got
> most of his stuff.
> 
> David
> 
> --- Camran Nassiri <Camran at ENVIRONMENTCONTROL.COM>
> wrote:
> > I just bought a 1963 220SEb (not a 560 coupe, but
> a
> > coupe nevertheless),
> > does anyone have any word of advice before I sink
> a
> > bucketful of money
> > in this.  The car needs some engine work, all new
> > interior, wood
> > restoration and body paint.  Are there any
> reliable
> > suppliers for parts,
> > wood restorer, interior seats, headliner and
> > carpeting?  I would
> > appreciate any suggestions or recommendations.
> > Camran
> > 1990 560SEC (49,000 miles)
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