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New W116 book

Started by bskoehling, 17 April 2019, 11:47 AM

Mick74

Hi Bernd,

I just ordered your book. Looking forward to reading it.

:D
1979 6.9 #6475

rkfilbey

Bernd,
This is a fantastic book!  I particularly enjoyed all the information you provided on the VIN and data cards.  I highly recommend this book to all W116 owners!

Kirk

jtucker

Hi Bernd,

My copy arrived yesterday and I couldn't put it down.  Thank you for writing such a wonderful book!!

Jeff

raueda1

Book just arrived.  Fantastic!  This is a must-have for anybody owning a W116 and certainly anybody on this board.  Great job, Bernd!
-Dave
Now:  1976 6.9 Euro, 2015 GL550
Before that:  1966 230S, 1964 220SE coupe, 1977 Carrera 3.0

ptashek

I've just finished the book (Kindle edition), and I must say I don't really share the enthusiasm. While the details on some of the more exotic conversions of the time were interesting and not common knowledge, there was not much new otherwise, and the subject matter just felt "glanced over" in most of the chapters.
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

marku

You don't recommend to buy then?
1974 450SE silver green/bamboo velour/green vinyl roof

90077merc

Hello Bernd,

I purchased your book and it is very helpful. I have a question about the chrome wheel arch trim. Are those removable?

Thank you,

Andrew
1974 450 SEL

floyd111

yes, they are, but so sometimes they were installed to mask fender-rot, and if not, having trapped rain water for ages might land you with an unsuspected restoration of said fenders after removal of these arches.

BCK1963

But you may want to detect that type of corrosion better earlier than later, won't you?
Bernd

1976 Merc 6.9   Magnetit blue

floyd111

I know I wouldn't sleep at night if I had them arch covers on my car.  :)

marku

Quote from: 90077merc on 06 December 2020, 11:16 PM
Hello Bernd,

I purchased your book and it is very helpful. I have a question about the chrome wheel arch trim. Are those removable?

They are removable if original fixed with small screws under the edge of the arch. If not then probably pop rivets which are easily drilled out. My 450SE had them from new. They were taken off for respray and I plan to replace them. I quite like them.

Thank you,

Andrew
1974 450SE silver green/bamboo velour/green vinyl roof