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Hi all, fixing the earth of the solenoid (see other "car doesn't start" topic) wasn't a lasting solution: my car stopped starting again. I measured (bought a mmeter!) continuity between S and M that shouldn't be there (thanks startersolenoid.net) so removed my startermotor. I then saw...

Another one in the electrics-won't start topic-series: My '71 3500 won't start as from today. When turning the key a clicking sound can be heard from the starter relay at the right front wing. This happened before (few months ago), when starting became more and more unpredictable. I then...

Hi All, just bought the '71 mexico brown 3500 i've been asking you about (rust and smell). The car was first delivered to Switzerland (so no salt in winter!) and in the 90's imported to Germany. Has had two previous owners as far as i know, and very limited use in the last few years. Interior...

Hi All, at a second breath the car i'm considering has a light but rather poignant smell of grandpa's old shanty. Even irritating on the throat after a 20 min drive. This would make the car almost not usable. I've been reading a bit into this on this forum, and people suggest removal of carpets...

Dear All, i'm looking for a decent 3500 with not too much surprises/ work (not much experience or ambition for welding etc). I've seen a nice looking and driving a '72 3500 yesterday in Germany and have noticed some small rust-spots and a weird looking crack above the rear wind-shield/ roof...