[W126 Coupe] MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 58, Issue 19 Lisa and Coupe in LA

[Doug Gavin]

Hi Lisa, It will be difficult for anyone to give you an opinion without
seeing the car as others have explained  but for my two cents I can tell you
that the SEC is a very , very nice car, very powerful and very fast. If I
recall, the 1990 SEC was the fastest production car built in 1990 and I
think the '84s were a higher horse power. Others on the site will be more
accurate. The '84 is one of the most valuable of the series of the SEC
marque that ran through '91. It is also NOT a European model so that is a
good thing. I just want to caution you that this car will hit 125 MPH in the
blink of an eye going down MoPac or I-35 and that is not the top end. And,
at 125 MPH it feels like you are going 75 mph. If your son is very
responsible, ( I'm lucky, my 19 year old is) and does not drive fast
...much. Of course you don't have a sense of your son's driving habits yet
so you won't know. Theses cars are meant for the Autobahn and most of us
that own them wish we had an Autobahn.If your son likes this "Gentleman
Muscle Car" he will have a wonderful car but probably not a car he can learn
to work on if that is of interest to him. There are some great MB shops in
Austin to help you maintain the Coupe. We lived in Austin for many years and
are now in Houston.

If you decide to bring thre Coupe to Austin, let me know as I have a
transport contact that I have used personally that runs from LA to Houston,
Dallas , is ecnomical by today's standrds, well insured.  I have recomended
him to several folks for transport. Most were classic show quality cars.

Good luck

Doug in Houston

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>   1. 1984 500 SEC (Lisa Levitus)

>   2. Re: 1984 500 SEC (Axel Wulff)

>   3. Re: 1984 500 SEC (shinzbox at aol.com)

>   4. Re: 1984 500 SEC (Lisa Levitus)

>   5. Re: 1984 500 SEC (Dean Slone)

>   6. Re: 1984 500 SEC (Action Required) (postmaster at boxbe.com)

>   7. Re: 1984 500 SEC (shinzbox at aol.com)

>   8. Re: 1984 500 SEC (FPecar4525 at aol.com)

>   9. Re: 1984 500 SEC (Lisa Levitus)

>  10. Re: 1984 500 SEC (shinzbox at aol.com)

>  11. Re: 1984 500 SEC (Lisa Levitus)

>  12. Re: 1984 500 SEC (Dean Slone)

>  13. Re: 1984 500 SEC (FPecar4525 at aol.com)

>  14. Re: 1984 500 SEC (Dean Slone)

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> Message: 1

> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:29:05 -0500

> From: Lisa Levitus <lisalevi at austin.rr.com>

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

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> I just got word last week that my father-in-law left his 1984 500 SEC

> to my 16 year old son who doesn't even have his license yet. Problem

> is, the car is in Los Angeles and we're in Austin, Texas. My father-in-

> law passed away in 2000 and the car may or may not have ever been

> driven since then. Now that his wife has died, the car is now my

> son's. So I cannot ask her when the last time the car has been driven.

> The car probably has low mileage as my father-in-law was retired for

> many years before his death. Where do I start with this issue? Is it

> worth the repair cost? We don't even know when we get possession so I

> can't even fly out to take a look first hand as we do not even have

> access to the keys. If its worth it, my husband will drive it for a

> few years before we even consider giving it to our son. Any

> suggestions will be appreciated.

>

> Thanks.

>

> Lisa

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> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 19:56:57 -0400

> From: Axel Wulff <axelwulff at hotmail.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> Dear Lisa,

>

>

>

> My condolences on your loss of a family member.

>

>

>

> I think the best way to approach this would be to assume the car has been

> sitting and prepare for a full re-commissioning. The opposite (to expect the

> car to be drivable), could lead to a lot of issues.

>

>

>

> A recommissioning would entail:

>

> - Drain the fuel tank.

>

> - Replace the tires.

>

> - Drain and replace all fluids and filters (engine oil, engine coolant,

> differential oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid).

>

> - Replace the brake fluid and verify the brakes work properly.

>

> - Replace the battery.

>

>

>

> If the car has the SLS rear suspension, you'll need to replace the

> hydraulic oil there as well.

>

>

>

> I think it is nice that your father in-law left an SEC for his grandson,

> but depending on the car's condition, it might be more trouble than it's

> worth.

>

>

>

>

> Axel J. Wulff

> 610-731-5453 Cellular

> 610-572-4611 Home

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>

>

>

> From: lisalevi at austin.rr.com

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:29:05 -0500

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

>

>

>

>

> I just got word last week that my father-in-law left his 1984 500 SEC to my

> 16 year old son who doesn't even have his license yet. Problem is, the car

> is in Los Angeles and we're in Austin, Texas. My father-in-law passed away

> in 2000 and the car may or may not have ever been driven since then. Now

> that his wife has died, the car is now my son's. So I cannot ask her when

> the last time the car has been driven. The car probably has low mileage as

> my father-in-law was retired for many years before his death. Where do I

> start with this issue? Is it worth the repair cost? We don't even know when

> we get possession so I can't even fly out to take a look first hand as we do

> not even have access to the keys. If its worth it, my husband will drive it

> for a few years before we even consider giving it to our son. Any

> suggestions will be appreciated.

>

>

> Thanks.

>

>

> Lisa

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> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 20:34:15 -0400

> From: shinzbox at aol.com

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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>  I'm sorry of the loss to your family.

>

> It may be worth an inspection by? a Mercedes mechanic to determine problems

> and costs of repair.

> Since I am in Los Angeles I know? a few good independent mechanics that I

> can recommend. Where in Los Angeles is this located?

> I also do vehicle inspections for out of state dealers. If you want,

> depending on where it is located I can at least go look at the car and

> report back the condition of the car.

> This will be free of charge.

> Shin

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: Lisa Levitus <lisalevi at austin.rr.com>

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Sent: Mon, 25 May 2009 4:29 pm

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> I just got word last week that my father-in-law left his 1984 500 SEC to my

> 16 year old son who doesn't even have his license yet. Problem is, the car

> is in Los Angeles and we're in Austin, Texas. My father-in-law passed away

> in 2000 and the car may or may not have ever been driven since then. Now

> that his wife has died, the car is now my son's. So I cannot ask her when

> the last time the car has been driven. The car probably has low mileage as

> my father-in-law was retired for many years before his death. Where do I

> start with this issue? Is it worth the repair cost? We don't even know when

> we get possession so I can't even fly out to take a look first hand as we do

> not even have access to the keys. If its worth it, my husband will drive it

> for a few years before we even consider giving it to our son. Any

> suggestions will be appreciated.

>

>

>

>

> Thanks.

>

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> Lisa

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> From: Lisa Levitus <lisalevi at austin.rr.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> On May 25, 2009, at 7:34 PM, shinzbox at aol.com wrote:

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> > I'm sorry of the loss to your family.

> >

> > It may be worth an inspection by  a Mercedes mechanic to determine

> > problems and costs of repair.

> > Since I am in Los Angeles I know  a few good independent mechanics

> > that I can recommend. Where in Los Angeles is this located?

> > I also do vehicle inspections for out of state dealers. If you want,

> > depending on where it is located I can at least go look at the car

> > and report back the condition of the car.

> > This will be free of charge.

> > Shin

> >

> Thanks Shin. Until I have the key, nothing can be done. What part of

> LA are you in.

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> Lisa

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> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 17:48:35 -0700

> From: "Dean Slone" <daslone at saber.net>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> Hi Lisa,

>

> Condolences.

>

> I second what Axel said and would add the following.

>

> If your husband AND son are into mechanics then this could be a fun

> project.

>

> Since the car is in California already it would be a simple matter to bring

> the registration current.  So it is saleable to a California person but

> would still have to pass California smog.  It is not easy to bring old cars

> into California due to the smog restrictions.  Where ever it moves to it

> would have to be hauled (I am assuming not operable and not currently

> registered) on a car carrier.  I just moved one 400 miles at a cost of $396.

>  Check with the auto shippers as to cost to move ... you can find them

> online and some have online quotes.

>

> Is it a bone stock SEC or does it have desirable after market add-ons AMG -

> Lorinser - Brabus ???.

>

> Ask whoever is handling the estate to provide you with the state of the

> registration (current, lapsed, non opped) the VIN# and ask them to take some

> digital pictures of the exterior, interior, instrument cluster and the cowl

> tag (metal plate located in front of the radiator).  With those in hand we

> can help you make an informed decision.  I.E. (1) Sell it no reserve on eBay

> (2) sell it fixed price on Craigs List (3) Flatbed it to Texas and either

> part it out or restore it.  Whatever you (and your son) and your husband

> decide,  please do not let the car get crushed ... .  This is one of those

> instances where someone in the hobby wants or needs it or the parts.

>

> You might also ask your son what he wants to do.  Would he like to restore

> it with his friends or by himself.  The car would be a real chick magnet

> when he goes off to college.  ;-)  Sorry to add to you worries but high

> school graduation is only 2 years away.

>

> Dean

>

>                 SLONE REALTY

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>              daslone at saber.net

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>

>  ----- Original Message -----

>  From: Axel Wulff

>  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>  Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 4:56 PM

>  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

>

>

>  Dear Lisa,

>

>  My condolences on your loss of a family member.

>

>  I think the best way to approach this would be to assume the car has been

> sitting and prepare for a full re-commissioning. The opposite (to expect the

> car to be drivable), could lead to a lot of issues.

>

>  A recommissioning would entail:

>  - Drain the fuel tank.

>  - Replace the tires.

>  - Drain and replace all fluids and filters (engine oil, engine coolant,

> differential oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid).

>  - Replace the brake fluid and verify the brakes work properly.

>  - Replace the battery.

>

>  If the car has the SLS rear suspension, you'll need to replace the

> hydraulic oil there as well.

>

>  I think it is nice that your father in-law left an SEC for his grandson,

> but depending on the car's condition, it might be more trouble than it's

> worth.

>

>

>

>  Axel J. Wulff

>  610-731-5453 Cellular

>  610-572-4611 Home

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>  From: lisalevi at austin.rr.com

>  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>  Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:29:05 -0500

>  Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

>

>

>

> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

>

>  I just got word last week that my father-in-law left his 1984 500 SEC to

> my 16 year old son who doesn't even have his license yet. Problem is, the

> car is in Los Angeles and we're in Austin, Texas. My father-in-law passed

> away in 2000 and the car may or may not have ever been driven since then.

> Now that his wife has died, the car is now my son's. So I cannot ask her

> when the last time the car has been driven. The car probably has low mileage

> as my father-in-law was retired for many years before his death. Where do I

> start with this issue? Is it worth the repair cost? We don't even know when

> we get possession so I can't even fly out to take a look first hand as we do

> not even have access to the keys. If its worth it, my husband will drive it

> for a few years before we even consider giving it to our son. Any

> suggestions will be appreciated.

>

>

>  Thanks.

>

>

>  Lisa

>

>

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> From: shinzbox at aol.com

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> From: Lisa Levitus <lisalevi at austin.rr.com>

> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> Sent: Mon, 25 May 2009 5:41 pm

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> On May 25, 2009, at 7:34 PM, shinzbox at aol.com wrote:

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>

> I'm sorry of the loss to your family.

>

> It may be worth an inspection by? a Mercedes mechanic to determine problems

> and costs of repair.

> Since I am in Los Angeles I know? a few good independent mechanics that I

> can recommend. Where in Los Angeles is this located?

> I also do vehicle inspections for out of state dealers. If you want,

> depending on where it is located I can at least go look at the car and

> report back the condition of the car.

> This will be free of charge.

> Shin

>

>

>

> Thanks Shin. Until I have the key, nothing can be done. What part of LA are

> you in.

>

>

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>

> Lisa

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> =

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> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 21:00:46 EDT

> From: FPecar4525 at aol.com

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> In a message dated 5/25/2009 5:49:11 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> daslone at saber.net writes:

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> Since the car is in California already it would be a simple matter  to

> bring the registration current.  So it is saleable to a California  person

> but

> would still have to pass California smog.  It is not easy to  bring old

> cars

> into California due to the smog restrictions.  Where ever  it moves to it

> would have to be hauled (I am assuming not operable and not  currently

> registered) on a car carrier.  I just moved one 400 miles at a  cost of

> $396.

> Check with the auto shippers as to cost to move ... you  can find them

> online

> and some have online  quotes.

>

>

> I add my condolences as well.

>

> I have a question about bringing in cars from other states.  I  have been

> shopping for a 1969-1971 280SL "Pagoda" MBZ and it's possible that I  might

> find the best deal out of California where I live.  The issue about  smog

> and

> California licensing has caught my attention.  My '89 560SEC has  always

> been a California car so when I bought it, there were no  smog/registration

> concerns.  Any help or commentary?

>

> Frank Pecarich

> Ventura, California

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> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 20:02:26 -0500

> From: Lisa Levitus <lisalevi at austin.rr.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> Shin-

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> The car is sitting under a carport on San Ysidro Drive in  Beverly

> HIlls. Its north of Sunset Blvd. off Benedict Canyon. That's really

> close. But until we have the keys, we're stuck. By the way, that's

> very kind of you.

>

> Thanks again.

>

> Lisa

>

>

> On May 25, 2009, at 7:41 PM, Lisa Levitus wrote:

>

> >

> > On May 25, 2009, at 7:34 PM, shinzbox at aol.com wrote:

> >

> >> I'm sorry of the loss to your family.

> >>

> >> It may be worth an inspection by  a Mercedes mechanic to determine

> >> problems and costs of repair.

> >> Since I am in Los Angeles I know  a few good independent mechanics

> >> that I can recommend. Where in Los Angeles is this located?

> >> I also do vehicle inspections for out of state dealers. If you

> >> want, depending on where it is located I can at least go look at

> >> the car and report back the condition of the car.

> >> This will be free of charge.

> >> Shin

> >>

> > Thanks Shin. Until I have the key, nothing can be done. What part of

> > LA are you in.

> >

> > Lisa

> >

> > The MB Coupes Website!

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> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 21:07:25 -0400

> From: shinzbox at aol.com

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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>  Lisa,

> Let me know when and if you want me to take a look. That's practically in

> my neighborhood. I will do it gladly.

> I just like these cars, I've even stopped while driving when I spot one

> parked on the street, much to the amazement of my wife.

> You can contact me at shinzbox at aol.com

> Let's hope the car is good for your son.

> Cheers,

> Shin

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> -----Original Message-----

> From: Lisa Levitus <lisalevi at austin.rr.com>

> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> Sent: Mon, 25 May 2009 6:02 pm

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> The car is sitting?under?a carport on San Ysidro Drive in ?Beverly HIlls.

> Its north of Sunset Blvd. off?Benedict?Canyon. That's really close. But

> until we have the keys, we're stuck. By the way, that's very kind of you.?

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> Thanks again.

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> Lisa

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> On May 25, 2009, at 7:41 PM, Lisa Levitus wrote:

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> On May 25, 2009, at 7:34 PM,?shinzbox at aol.com?wrote:

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> I'm sorry of the loss to your family.

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> It may be worth an inspection by? a Mercedes mechanic to determine problems

> and costs of repair.

> Since I am in Los Angeles I know? a few good independent mechanics that I

> can recommend. Where in Los Angeles is this located?

> I also do vehicle inspections for out of state dealers. If you want,

> depending on where it is located I can at least go look at the car and

> report back the condition of the car.

> This will be free of charge.

> Shin

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> Thanks Shin. Until I have the key, nothing can be done. What part of LA are

> you in.

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> Message: 11

> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 20:12:49 -0500

> From: Lisa Levitus <lisalevi at austin.rr.com>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> Wow-

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> What an odd coincidence. Maybe you stopped to look at ours!!!

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> Lisa

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> On May 25, 2009, at 8:07 PM, shinzbox at aol.com wrote:

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> > Lisa,

> > Let me know when and if you want me to take a look. That's

> > practically in my neighborhood. I will do it gladly.

> > I just like these cars, I've even stopped while driving when I spot

> > one parked on the street, much to the amazement of my wife.

> > You can contact me at shinzbox at aol.com

> > Let's hope the car is good for your son.

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> Message: 12

> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 19:05:13 -0700

> From: "Dean Slone" <daslone at saber.net>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> Hi Frank,  Read this thread, it has a lot of good info.

>

> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1735356&postid=55270741

>

> With you looking for a 69 to 71 you are better off because of the no smog

> test on cars older than 1976

>

> Read this also.

>

> http://www.recarbco.com/technical/smog/sb42summary.html

>

> The problems come when you buy a 1976 or newer model year vehicle from a

> non-carb state or from out of the country.  My car was federalized in

> California in 1986 and was registered in California from 1986 until 2004

> when it went to Oregon.  Now I have brought it back into the state and the

> DMV is making bad noises.  I am going to pay the use tax on it and just work

> on it for a while.  Then when I am ready I will transfer the title and get

> her smogged and registered.  Right now ALL California cares about is

> collecting the use tax.   LOL

>

> Dean

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> ----- Original Message -----

>  From: FPecar4525 at aol.com

>  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>  Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 6:00 PM

>  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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>  In a message dated 5/25/2009 5:49:11 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> daslone at saber.net writes:

>    Since the car is in California already it would be a simple matter to

> bring the registration current.  So it is saleable to a California person

> but would still have to pass California smog.  It is not easy to bring old

> cars into California due to the smog restrictions.  Where ever it moves to

> it would have to be hauled (I am assuming not operable and not currently

> registered) on a car carrier.  I just moved one 400 miles at a cost of $396.

>  Check with the auto shippers as to cost to move ... you can find them

> online and some have online quotes.

>  I add my condolences as well.

>

>  I have a question about bringing in cars from other states.  I have been

> shopping for a 1969-1971 280SL "Pagoda" MBZ and it's possible that I might

> find the best deal out of California where I live.  The issue about smog and

> California licensing has caught my attention.  My '89 560SEC has always been

> a California car so when I bought it, there were no smog/registration

> concerns.  Any help or commentary?

>

>  Frank Pecarich

>  Ventura, California

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> Message: 13

> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 23:41:39 EDT

> From: FPecar4525 at aol.com

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> In a message dated 5/25/2009 7:05:27 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> daslone at saber.net writes:

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> Hi Frank,  Read this thread, it has a lot of good  info.

>

> _http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1735356&postid=55270741_

> (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1735356&postid=55270741)

>

> With you looking for a 69 to 71 you are better off because  of the no smog

> test on cars older than 1976

>

> Read this also.

>

> _http://www.recarbco.com/technical/smog/sb42summary.html_

> (http://www.recarbco.com/technical/smog/sb42summary.html)

>

> The problems come when you buy a 1976 or newer model year  vehicle from a

> non-carb state or from out of the country.  My car was  federalized in

> California in 1986 and was registered in California from 1986  until 2004

> when it

> went to Oregon.  Now I have brought it back into the  state and the DMV is

> making bad noises.  I am going to pay the use tax on  it and just work on

> it

> for a while.  Then when I am ready I will transfer  the title and get her

> smogged and registered.  Right now ALL California  cares about is

> collecting

> the use tax.   LOL

>

> Dean

>

>

>

> Thanks for the clarification Dean.  This 560SEC website sure  saves me a

> lot of extra work along with saving me some potential  mistakes!

>

> Frank Pecarich

> Ventura, CA

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> Message: 14

> Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 22:16:14 -0700

> From: "Dean Slone" <daslone at saber.net>

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

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> Your welcome Frank, just passing on the help I have received.

>

> There is one more thing (loophole) on the application of the smog rules

> that is not well known.

>

> The smog czar's do not care as long as the vehicle is titled and registered

> as a 1975 or older.

>

> I had a Mercedes 250S with a 1980's S10 engine in it.  I called it my

> Merchevy.   No smog required because the "car" was older than 1976.

>

> Dean

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>  ----- Original Message -----

>  From: FPecar4525 at aol.com

>  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>  Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 8:41 PM

>  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

>

>

>  In a message dated 5/25/2009 7:05:27 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

> daslone at saber.net writes:

>    Hi Frank,  Read this thread, it has a lot of good info.

>

>    http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=1735356&postid=55270741

>

>    With you looking for a 69 to 71 you are better off because of the no

> smog test on cars older than 1976

>

>    Read this also.

>

>    http://www.recarbco.com/technical/smog/sb42summary.html

>

>    The problems come when you buy a 1976 or newer model year vehicle from a

> non-carb state or from out of the country.  My car was federalized in

> California in 1986 and was registered in California from 1986 until 2004

> when it went to Oregon.  Now I have brought it back into the state and the

> DMV is making bad noises.  I am going to pay the use tax on it and just work

> on it for a while.  Then when I am ready I will transfer the title and get

> her smogged and registered.  Right now ALL California cares about is

> collecting the use tax.   LOL

>

>    Dean

>  Thanks for the clarification Dean.  This 560SEC website sure saves me a

> lot of extra work along with saving me some potential mistakes!

>

>  Frank Pecarich

>  Ventura, CA

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