https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/5236175187.html

So much want.....

And yes, I know its not a diesel and I don't care.

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I wish I could locate a a real Crayford Conversion. If I could, I think I would say good-bye to diesels ...

I hope it is as simple as taking a can opener to convert a CD to a convertable but it is not. There will be structural issues to be considered. Should have kept it as an ' elegant coupe'.

my $0.02.

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W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

When I was 7 my father bought a 1957 Mercury convertible ... the same type car used as the Indy 500 pace car that year... it had a fully boxed frame from the factory.... non convertibles did not.
I would not trust a unibody car which had been made into a convertible... a model which had a separate frame.... duly beefed up by a professional ... perhaps....

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chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

10K to much......Great for prom, parades and a wedding but not something I would want to regularly drive....As I would fear a bump or accident would cause it to fold....

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What a cool car. Lots of stuff done to it for sure.
But for that price you could find a 124 E320 factory convertible.
jz

From ad:

"In the early 1990's, Driver's Seat Investments of Roswell, GA was contracted to properly transform this sedan into a convertible. This work included reinforcing the frame and installing a full power top mechanism with interior headliner which neatly stows away under a low profile boot cover."

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I could also write "The car was inspected by MBZ which met all the spec of a factory OEM convertible." So gullible, I am afraid. I would not touch it with a 10' pole.

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W124 Keyless remote, PM for details. http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-used-parts-sale-wanted/334620-fs-w124-chasis-keyless-remote-%2450-shipped.html

1 X 2006 CDI
1 x 87 300SDL
1 x 87 300D
1 x 87 300TDT wagon
1 x 83 300D
1 x 84 190D ( 5 sp ) - All R134 converted + keyless entry.

Here's a company in Florida which does conversions. I called them a few years ago regarding the W123. I was quoted "in the ballpark of $100,000." I will not forget that quote for a while. lol.

Either they did not want the job OR it really does take a lot of engineering, R&D, et cet.

Company Profile | Drop Top Customs by Convertible Builders, LLC.


They do a handful of makes and models, and their fees are not too horrible IMO.

Would be interesting to get some pictures of the frame, top etc to see how conversion was done.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

I'm not saying that I would buy it, I'm responding to your sawzall comments.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Very hard to properly do a unibody car frame upgrade.... a factory has test tracts and machines to look for soft spots... and feedback from sold cars to use as R and D... but one off customs don't.... very different from a frame and body situation....

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1980 240d ,

chain elongation, cam marks reference:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html

evap fin cleaning:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator

A/C thread

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html

No doubt. I bet that is why they picked a few popular brands, dumped a bunch of money into those cracking the code, and then sticking to those. Plus, I don't see the W123 crowd spending $10-$15K for a convertible conversion even if the company did crack the code for the W123.

too bad ya can't read the conversion document...


anybody get a better image?

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