Well, the moment I've been longing for these past few years has finally arrived and my queen (nervously looking behind my back if SWMBO isn't watching ;-)) is off to a no holds barred, all-paint-must-go, back to bare metal full body respray! And in what style - supported by her younger sibling, an indestructible 1981 W123 200D. I'll be posting as pics and lessons learnt as we go - so if you're interested stay tuned for updates!
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Off to the races!
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Your attention to detail is apparent here -- Car & driver are in unison
1976 450SL, 1992 190e 2.3, 1984 300D turbo, 1993 400e, 1993 300e
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You know what? I’ve never even noticed if my lettering is gone but I’m sure it is. Now, thanks to this thread, I will certainly notice. Thanks for making a non-issue an issue
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I haven't used the windshield washers for years because the lettering has worn off the stalk.. LOLYou know what? I’ve never even noticed if my lettering is gone but I’m sure it is. Now, thanks to this thread, I will certainly notice. Thanks for making a non-issue an issue
I don't know how many times I've read something on this forum, someone says this is missing/broken on my 107 and I'm going to hunt down the part and replace it. I go out and have a look, and f#ck me, mines missing/broken too. Never knew, blissfully unaware. It's good and badYou know what? I’ve never even noticed if my lettering is gone but I’m sure it is. Now, thanks to this thread, I will certainly notice. Thanks for making a non-issue an issue
But mostly good
'79 450SL, '04 CLK200 convertible; former A124, W210, A209.
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Hehe, that's how viruses spread and our cars get better I knew I had a problem but didn't flag it until a solution came around, so at least there's some silver lining... Another thing I learnt is that there soooooo many different indicator stalks over the years it's not even funny - different in the US, different in Germany or the UK, plus also changed over the years so if you want to keep your baby "original" the decals are possibly the only reasonable / practical solution.
I knew I had a problem but didn't flag it until a solution came around, so at least there's some silver lining... Another thing I learnt is that there soooooo many different indicator stalks over the years it's not even funny - different in the US, different in Germany or the UK, plus also changed over the years so if you want to keep your baby "original" the decals are possibly the only reasonable / practical solution.To either add to the knowledge or confusion, it seems the rubber boots mentioned in post #258 above may fit in the USA 560 SL without the plastic ring which was also mentioned.
Mercedes part: 107-987-00-43 (still available)
Looks like the rubber boot will just sit in the depression in the chrome trim.
The left is supposed to be a picture of 107-987-00-43 from the internet. I just ordered this so I'll see what it looks like, realizing I see a second rubber boot deep in side of my car in the right image.
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Mercedes part: 107-987-00-43 (still available)
Looks like the rubber boot will just sit in the depression in the chrome trim.
The left is supposed to be a picture of 107-987-00-43 from the internet. I just ordered this so I'll see what it looks like, realizing I see a second rubber boot deep in side of my car in the right image.
That's what I thought too, and it seemed to sit in there fairly well
Came back from my local MB indie one day and they had placed it 'into' the chrome trim
I figure they know what they're doing
'79 450SL, '04 CLK200 convertible; former A124, W210, A209.
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Those rare in life moments when you come across an extremely reasonably priced new old stock that’s otherwise NLA… I don’t play a lotto as such but that’s what winning one must feel like!
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'79 450SL, '04 CLK200 convertible; former A124, W210, A209.
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Spot on benztag, I've had the part number search saved on ebay for 4 or 5 years and during this timeframe this is only the second time a new badge came up for sale... So yeah, not getting any more popular!
Re lotto numbers, if I only knew... 🍀😉
Re lotto numbers, if I only knew... 🍀😉
1976 450SL, 1992 190e 2.3, 1984 300D turbo, 1993 400e, 1993 300e
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i just found this on ebay and had to buy it. Never found a nos. If you know what this is you will understand...
NOS MERCEDES BENZ Climate Control Temp Switch 1078210051 1972-1980 450sl SLC for sale online | eBay
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'79 450SL, '04 CLK200 convertible; former A124, W210, A209.
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Just came back from the US - bang-on three years since my last trip just before C19 hit us - and brought home all the goodies that a buddy of mine was loyally safe-keeping for me since… All are “new old stock” (except for air vent knob and the grill star) and the service manual still smells like it’s just been printed - watch this space for future updates
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One pension cheque at a time.
Wait...are you retired yet?
I remember building my first hot rod...a 71 Nova SS that I put a big block in. Took me 2 years....one pay cheque at a time and 2 months sweeping the floor at the body shop trying to pay for the clear coat.
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Unfortunately Nobby I need to slave away for another 28 years, or until my missus wins a lottery - whichever comes first! 🤣
To your point, we all do what we gotta do to do right by our babies 😁
To your point, we all do what we gotta do to do right by our babies 😁
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