Hey Bob, I have the same R129, the problem you are having with your passenger seat may be with the child safety switch that you can see at 14:09 in your video. Move the switch in the other position, and then try your seat belt. Ken.
Looks good. I live in Buffalo and traveled to Youngstown in September to see an 81 380SL, but ended up getting a 97 SL320 in Poughkeepsie in October with only 55k miles on it. Ditto about the brittle plastics.
Absolutely beautiful car! My dream car was the 450/560SL models and I have come to really like these newer models. You are going to enjoy that one! Cheers and Thumbs Up!
@@BobWilson84 I like to look for the LS430's on CL on the weekends..early morning....just missed one, 2004, 38,000 miles for 10k a few weeks ago...darn....there is a LS400 for 12k in Georgia I think for 12k, 90,000 miles..those two models have a cult like following..like your video on the Benz..great looking car.
I do, I don't think I can ever sell it. I still one day want to do a full tear down just like you but currently not the focus. I've tried to convince my wife I need another project but the reality is I don't have the time. Think you'll ever have another jeep project or tackle another engine swap?@@BobWilson84
BINGO! "this is NOT a car that anybody should buy if you have a mechanic do it for you" They are an absolute $ pit if you do! Not bad if you can do your own work.
hey bob do you have an instagram im thinking about buying one at 18 and tbh i don’t know much about how to fix a car but i’ll definitely learn to fix it on my own and it will be my first car. I just want opinions and advice on it.
My man, this would be a terrible first car!! Find something fun and simple with tons of cheap parts available, like a Miata. A R129 is way too complex for someone just getting started.
