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#11
Shop / 1975 450SEL on BaT
Last post by Bratello - 25 March 2023, 08:02 PM #12
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Another driver's seat repa...
Last post by john erbe - 25 March 2023, 03:56 PMRaueda
The black (steel) bracket I was fortunate enough to grab from a 450SEL at wrecker and is the outside one with the eyelet at bottom for the screw fixing to chassis. The aluminum is off the 420 seat. My simple brain tells me that making the swap or changing the position of the bend in the 420 bracket will work. Regarding the bottom, I think there is enough material on 420 skin to have it moved onto the 6.9 spring box.
The black (steel) bracket I was fortunate enough to grab from a 450SEL at wrecker and is the outside one with the eyelet at bottom for the screw fixing to chassis. The aluminum is off the 420 seat. My simple brain tells me that making the swap or changing the position of the bend in the 420 bracket will work. Regarding the bottom, I think there is enough material on 420 skin to have it moved onto the 6.9 spring box.
#13
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Another driver's seat repa...
Last post by raueda1 - 24 March 2023, 08:03 PMQuote from: john erbe on 24 March 2023, 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.pictures!
#14
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Another driver's seat repa...
Last post by john erbe - 24 March 2023, 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.
#15
Interiors & Exteriors / Refurb interior/exterior servi...
Last post by Turtle - 24 March 2023, 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.
#16
Auto Torque / Re: Maybach
Last post by vhong - 24 March 2023, 05:00 AMIt looks good.
foundation repair near me miami florida
foundation repair near me miami florida
#17
Test Drive / Re: Shop recommendations near ...
Last post by saultravioli - 23 March 2023, 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.
#18
Mechanicals / Re: 1973 M/B 450se one owner
Last post by Rob Smith - 23 March 2023, 08:29 PMNo not yet Rumb.
Rob
Rob
#19
Mechanicals / Re: 1973 M/B 450se one owner
Last post by rumb - 23 March 2023, 06:49 PMhttps://forum.w116.org/mechanicals/engine-rough-idle/msg153635/#msg153635
Has this been addressed already?
Has this been addressed already?
#20
Mechanicals / 1973 M/B 450se one owner
Last post by Rob Smith - 23 March 2023, 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