Re: PITA on my Benz

[Bob <mx@snet.net>]

Romeo Shayne Pavlic' wrote:
> 
> Sorry to say it is an automatic.  I pulled the tranny as i am going to put
> new seals in it.  It is fairly new.  About 35k on it.  As for the car, it is
> a 1972 280 SEL 4.5 liter with a 3 speed auto.  This car has been modded by
> me some.  It is REALLY fast.  top speed approaching 155 (63 mph in 1st
> gear).  Never done a quarter mile, but 0-60 comes in just a shade under 8
> seconds.  not to bad for an old tank.
> 
> As for other damage, I can't see that there is any more.  I am going to
> check the brakes though.
> 

Cool. I had a '71. It was a big block though, and smoking fast! Very
comfortable cruiser too. I had to refinish all the wood by hand, what a
pain, but worth it in the end!
Bob