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The "Goldilocks" restoration thread

Started by ptashek, 28 March 2014, 07:56 AM

s class

Well done,very nice.  I've used dynamat which is similar in several W123's and there is a noticeable improvement in cabin noise levels. 


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

ptashek

#121
A few more chassis pics, this time with daylight and in focus.

Proper gold


Rust proofing in progress


Roof insulation completed


And for comparison, this is the "original" gold on the car when I bought it.
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

floyd111

Is there a trick to havin the inner fenders look like that?

s class

One needs to apply a stonechip product before the colour goes on.  Here's a thread I wrote about doing this on a W123 :

http://www.m-100.co/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7657&whichpage=1


[color=blue]'76 6.9 Euro[/color], [color=red]'78 6.9 AMG[/color], '80 280SE, [color=brown]'74 350SE[/color], [color=black]'82 500SEL euro full hydro, '83 500SEL euro full hydro [/color], '81 500SL

ptashek

It took me close to 3 years to find one of these, but finally I've got one.
They're plentiful for the 280... not so much for anything else.

I've lined up a Classic Data valuer to give me an extended appraisal after the project is done. It includes full mechanical assessment, test drive, general condition and originality assessment. Their valuations are one of the most respected in Europe, with MB themselves using their services. It'll hopefully make getting an agreed value insurance policy much easier. We'll see what note I can squeeze out of it with my anti-concourse attitude to this whole "owning a classic" malarkey ;)

Apart from that, nothing much to report since the last time.

1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

floyd111

Shouldn't that radio-delete panel say "450SE 6.9" ? ;D
I still think it hurts the eyes.
I would have it for appraisal only, and then remove it for a Becker, after the anal-ist has left the building.

ptashek

#126
Quote from: floyd111 on 10 December 2015, 10:46 PM
Shouldn't that radio-delete panel say "450SE 6.9" ? ;D
I still think it hurts the eyes.
I would have it for appraisal only, and then remove it for a Becker, after the anal-ist has left the building.

When I drive my 450 I rarely have the radio on. Actually, the only time I remember using it for a time was when driving the car 2400km across Europe. Becker or no Becker, they're all a steaming pile of junk when combined with the W116 speakers (or rather, noise generators).

Also, my car would've had one of this from factory. It's radio is dealer installed post-delivery, and a Blaupunkt too ;)
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

floyd111

Sure, I would never suggest getting Beckers for sound. It's "looks" only.
The point is -for me- to not have a radio-delete plate, and having a Becker serves that purpose.
For sound, there are 24DAC options, developed in the 21st century..

ptashek

The roar of a perfectly tuned V8 is all I need for sound :)
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

floyd111

Ahh..a purist..
Nothing wrong with that.
But with my sons called Floyd and Fela, you may imagine I need my tunes..

ptashek

1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

gavin116

"Who wouldn't want to listen to that all the time"

I second that!
;)


P.S. I have that same radio delete plate, but technically it's wrong for our cars, we need the zebano delete plate.
1979 450SE "Mrs White"
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ptashek

Quote from: gavin116 on 11 December 2015, 06:37 PM
P.S. I have that same radio delete plate, but technically it's wrong for our cars, we need the zebano delete plate.

Those existed with wood trim? Wow. I didn't know that.
I guess that can be done with some recycled trim. The important bit is the type designation.
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

ptashek

A few fresh pics from this morning. Yes, the alternator pulley should be black ;)






Engine's ready to go in!




1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

gavin116

Hi Lucas


It's all looking very good.  You must be excited!  I'm just about ready to sign off on Mrs W, but she'll never attain the heights of Goldilocks.  I was just looking at your engine pictures, and I think there are some hose clamps missing on that large rubber pipe that connects the water-pump/thermostat housing to the block.  Do check it out, you don't want any disasters at this late stage.  I know the picture is a 6.9 engine, but the 450 should be the same.

Keep on 116ing
;)
Gavin
1979 450SE "Mrs White"
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