The "Goldilocks" restoration thread

[Squiggle Dog]

Wow, they "pimped-out" that engine bay. Are those aluminum trailing arms?

[ptashek]

Wow, they "pimped-out" that engine bay. Are those aluminum trailing arms?

I blame all those brochures

Yes, those are aluminium trailing arms. Are those different on a 300SD?

[Squiggle Dog]

I thought all trailing arms on a W116 and w123 were steel. I hear people like to use aluminum ones from certain models of W126. Pretty neat. I have thought about doing the conversion some day.

[ptashek]

I thought all trailing arms on a W116 and w123 were steel.

Conversely, I though all had aluminium
Maybe it's one of those market dependant things again?

[s class]

The rear trailing arms are steel for models without anti-squat

They are aluminium for models with anti-squat. 

[floyd111]

OK..that's interesting.
Are there part number differences between the alu and steel ones?

[s class]

I should think there would be a difference, they have different brake caliper mounting points, and different link arrangements to the antiroll bar. 

[floyd111]

so, with anti-squat, there d be those to change as well?

[rumb]

the 6.9 anti squat uses a lot of different items in the rear. Look in EPC and you will see.  35 rear axle, page 3 vs 4

also the rear sway bar is different

[ptashek]

Goldie got powered up today. The way the guys did it was that they left the old injectors in, just in case some dust/particles were still left in the brand new fuel lines. She did power up, but is idling very rough and isn't firing on all cylinders. Basically, what the guys predicted has happened. They're flushing the system again, and will give it another try tomorrow. But, regardless - she's alive! I hope I can catch a video before flying back home tomorrow.

[ptashek]

This is my favourite before/after shot thus far

[floyd111]

The bolt under the drive shaft, is that supposed to be covered with a piece of rubber-cap of some sorts, or is the "before" photo's bolt just covered in muck?

Awesome pics, btw..

[ptashek]

The bolt under the drive shaft, is that supposed to be covered with a piece of rubber-cap of some sorts, or is the "before" photo's bolt just covered in muck?

Awesome pics, btw..

It's covered by 36 years of road dirt, mixed with subsequent  layers of greasy undersealant.
But yeah, there is a cap too - A1073570116

[ptashek]

Goldie got powered up again on Saturday. Didn't get to see it in the end, but the guys tell me the second attempt went much better than the one on Friday.
She's still idling rough, but they're dealing with it checking for vacuum leaks (some of the gear is still disconnected) etc.
Next try tomorrow.

Meanwhile, I've got my UK sales/dealer brochures set completed.
Entirely unnecessary since none of it came with the car, but these add a nice touch to the project and didn't cost much to collect either.



- 1979 UK sales brochure, with model specific technical data for 350SE/450SE/SEL/SEL 6.9
- 1977 upholstery options
- 09/1978 official UK vehicle price list
- 09/1978 official UK factory fitted extras price list
- 1979 UK specific HVAC brochure

Some things that are worth noting based on these - on MY79 UK models, a fire extinguisher (option 538), rear seat belts and nearside (left) mirror were all optional extras available only on request, and at additional cost.

[daantjie]

This is my favourite before/after shot thus far

NICE!
I see you have anti squat. Was this standard on all 450's?