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Sead

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My 64 230SL restored
« on: October 17, 2022, 12:45:09 »
Took just 6 yrs to get it back to factory spec. :)
Will be up for sale next year.
« Last Edit: October 17, 2022, 14:23:15 by Sead »
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Charles 230SL

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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2022, 13:40:50 »
that's stunning Sead! you did a fantastic job!
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BobH

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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2022, 13:43:25 »
Seconded, looks beautiful, assume it was factory colour, is that 181 light beige?

You should be very proud
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2022, 14:05:29 »
Beautiful!  Interior colors are stunning.  Congratulations on a job well done.
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Sead

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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2022, 14:27:54 »
Quote from: BobH on October 17, 2022, 13:43:25
Seconded, looks beautiful, assume it was factory colour, is that 181 light beige?

You should be very proud
Its 670 light ivory.
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2022, 19:20:40 »
Well done. I'm at least 10 years in and very jealous!  Lee
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2022, 22:59:23 »
wow! Looks great!
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2022, 00:44:02 »
Super, well done!
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2022, 02:11:30 »
A beautiful looking car and a great color combination. The light ivory cars seem to look pale yellow in photographs, a very delicate color. Well worth the time and effort.
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2022, 05:03:01 »
Bravo Sead - magnificent job. You should be very proud of your efforts !

sve najbolje !
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2022, 08:07:43 »
Excellent! Want a job? ;D
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Sead

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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2022, 11:11:15 »
Quote from: stickandrudderman on October 19, 2022, 08:07:43
Excellent! Want a job? ;D
:) Dont like the English weather  ;D ;D
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2022, 12:07:28 »
Quote from: Sead on October 19, 2022, 11:11:15
:) Dont like the English weather  ;D ;D

What’s wrong with our dank and overcast weather 😂

Anyway, with global warming we’ll be as hot as California soon!!

To be serious for a moment, great job, well done! You must be very pleased with the outcome and proud of your achievements
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2022, 13:12:00 »
Such a great factory-correct looking job! Did you also do the hardtop?
Why not keep it?
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Sead

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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2022, 17:15:48 »
Quote from: DaveB on October 19, 2022, 13:12:00
Such a great factory-correct looking job! Did you also do the hardtop?
Why not keep it?
YEs, HT has also been done...
Well, thers too much money put into restoration. I cant afford keepin that luxury car here in Bosnia...
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2022, 22:48:13 »
Stunning 230SL!
I love the colors.  Is it Light Ivory? What is the interior?
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Sead

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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2022, 08:42:15 »
Quote from: perry113 on October 20, 2022, 22:48:13
Stunning 230SL!
I love the colors.  Is it Light Ivory? What is the interior?
Yes, light ivory along with cognac leather...
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #17 on: October 21, 2022, 12:41:18 »
Beautiful! I love these 230SL's.
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #18 on: October 24, 2022, 02:11:58 »
Very nicely done! May I ask where you got your insulator pad from?

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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #19 on: October 24, 2022, 15:33:45 »
Quote from: lowpad on October 24, 2022, 02:11:58
Very nicely done! May I ask where you got your insulator pad from?

Lowell

these firewall pads are produced in Poland. Sold by this vendor (but not only)  here:
https://oldtimer-ersatzteile24.de/Hochwertige-Stirnwand-Daemmmatte-fuer-Mercedes-Pagode-W113-250SL-/-280SL
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Re: My 64 230SL restored
« Reply #20 on: October 24, 2022, 18:31:33 »
Beautiful!  Love your Light Ivory 230SL! 
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