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Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Another driver's seat repa...
Last post by john erbe - Today at 02:58 PMUpdate. Decided to go with/attempt rear seat from 126/420 SEL. Upholstery pattern of rectangles matches Recaros in front. Work in progress.
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Interiors & Exteriors / Refurb interior/exterior servi...
Last post by Turtle - Today at 10:51 AMHi all,
I recently purchased a 350SE and I'm looking at doing some restoration work before driving it to Le Mans this year.
The previous owner spent a lot on the mechanical aspects in 2022 and the car has been kept in storage for 20+ years. There are only a few imperfections on the paintwork but I have noticed a few scratches on the wheel trims. I live in the south east of England (Bucks) and was wondering if anyone knows the best way to refurb the steel wheel trims or any companies that can provide repainting services? I'd also like to get the leather interior refurbished so any recommend companies for this are also appreciated.
I recently purchased a 350SE and I'm looking at doing some restoration work before driving it to Le Mans this year.
The previous owner spent a lot on the mechanical aspects in 2022 and the car has been kept in storage for 20+ years. There are only a few imperfections on the paintwork but I have noticed a few scratches on the wheel trims. I live in the south east of England (Bucks) and was wondering if anyone knows the best way to refurb the steel wheel trims or any companies that can provide repainting services? I'd also like to get the leather interior refurbished so any recommend companies for this are also appreciated.
#3
Auto Torque / Re: Maybach
Last post by vhong - Today at 05:00 AMIt looks good.
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#4
Test Drive / Re: Shop recommendations near ...
Last post by saultravioli - Yesterday at 11:49 PMQuote from: rumb on 13 March 2023, 03:33 PMhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-mercedes-benz-350se-4/#comments-anchorgeometry dash unblocked
Nice color and great interior (except the wood).
If the car runs fine but just problem starting I would look at new injectors and possibly the trigger points.
Is it just cold starts or also warm?
Your response is pretty impressive.
#5
Mechanicals / Re: 1973 M/B 450se one owner
Last post by Rob Smith - Yesterday at 08:29 PMNo not yet Rumb.
Rob
Rob
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Mechanicals / Re: 1973 M/B 450se one owner
Last post by rumb - Yesterday at 06:49 PMhttps://forum.w116.org/mechanicals/engine-rough-idle/msg153635/#msg153635
Has this been addressed already?
Has this been addressed already?
#7
Mechanicals / 1973 M/B 450se one owner
Last post by Rob Smith - Yesterday at 06:17 PMHi guys,
My 1973 M/B 450se has been sitting for a while. It starts right up but has a dead spot throttle response between 1500 and 2500 rpm. It is a D-Jet, always been dependable, it likes to be run everyday but that's not possible for us. Does anyone have any thoughts to a fix?
Rob Smith
My 1973 M/B 450se has been sitting for a while. It starts right up but has a dead spot throttle response between 1500 and 2500 rpm. It is a D-Jet, always been dependable, it likes to be run everyday but that's not possible for us. Does anyone have any thoughts to a fix?
Rob Smith
#8
Shop / Re: Nice early 450SE in Vancou...
Last post by JeffCullen - 22 March 2023, 11:59 AMWe got the US bumpers later in the run.
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Shop / Re: Nice early 450SE in Vancou...
Last post by Gpapaniko - 22 March 2023, 06:53 AMFunny that Canada got the Euro bumpers but US headlights. If it was warmed up I'm guessing likely injection issues as well.
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Shop / Re: Nice early 450SE in Vancou...
Last post by daantjie - 21 March 2023, 10:39 PMTo satisfy my curiosity I went and scoped it out today. Pretty much what I expected.
Extensive rust in the usual spots like rocker panels and trunk wells.
Interior is quite nice actually and will clean up well. Rear seat pad is toast of course. Engine compartment filthy, never a good sign. Oil and coolant seemed clean. Guy had it warmed up before I got there which is usually a bit of a tell.
No docs whatsoever for work done which never helps matters.
Overall not worth the headache. The rust alone is a deal breaker.
If you just want a daily banger to fix up as you go this should fit the bill. Guy said he is negotiable so likely you can get it for 5K CAD which is not bad.
Extensive rust in the usual spots like rocker panels and trunk wells.
Interior is quite nice actually and will clean up well. Rear seat pad is toast of course. Engine compartment filthy, never a good sign. Oil and coolant seemed clean. Guy had it warmed up before I got there which is usually a bit of a tell.
No docs whatsoever for work done which never helps matters.
Overall not worth the headache. The rust alone is a deal breaker.
If you just want a daily banger to fix up as you go this should fit the bill. Guy said he is negotiable so likely you can get it for 5K CAD which is not bad.