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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Photo Gallery => Topic started by: StevenF on January 14, 2016, 14:36:20

Title: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on January 14, 2016, 14:36:20
I want to thank all of you for the advice and guidance you have given me through my restoration.  The help I have received is overwhelming and can not applaud the member of our Pagoda Group enough!

You will find pictures of the "before" and I will post pictures through the process.
Regards
Steven
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: 49er on January 14, 2016, 16:23:02
 If these are the "before" pictures, your car looks pretty darn nice already :) Hope you have many days of enjoyment ahead from driving one of these fabulous cars.

John
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on January 14, 2016, 16:41:00
John,
Thank you for the compliment and the well wishes.  I was very lucky to purchase a rust free car that was very original.

  My engine was blowing white smoke and had some minor oil leaks and the car needed a paint job desperately.  It is red metallic (571) but was previously painted very poorly.  The motor was pulled and sent to Metric and body work has started!--

Regards
Steven
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: 49er on January 14, 2016, 18:48:38
Now those are clearly the "before" pictures (must have missed them if you had posted them previously). A beautiful restoration indeed. Thank you for saving another one of these great cars, one that I have had a love affair with for over 50 years :)

John
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on January 14, 2016, 18:53:24
John,
The 1st set of pics is how I bought the car and the second set (with engine removed and body work started) is where we are now.
I will post more pics as we move forward with the project

Steven
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: Pinder on January 14, 2016, 19:58:31
Very nice car to start with.
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: Jonny B on January 14, 2016, 23:20:53
Were you able to salvage the firewall pad? It looked to be in reasonable shape.
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on January 14, 2016, 23:33:12
I wish could have but it was crumbling....so we decided to remove
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: 49er on January 15, 2016, 00:25:32
Now I understand. Sorry for the confusion on my part. 

John
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on March 17, 2016, 17:52:59
updates :
Engine back from Metric Motors at my mechanic
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on March 17, 2016, 17:54:15
Start of Paint
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on March 17, 2016, 19:20:00
Steven, You're doing a great job, it be a barrel of fun once you are all done. Great car, nice photographs!

Dieter
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on March 17, 2016, 19:45:38
Thank you!
Interior was sent out for new upholstery yesterday!

Hopefully everything should be done By the end of April in time for the beautiful weather!


Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: Jonny B on March 17, 2016, 22:59:59
Wonderful, just wonderful. What paint code? 571?
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on March 17, 2016, 23:41:13
571 it is!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on March 19, 2016, 18:02:17
More pics!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on March 25, 2016, 17:42:38
I went to see my baby today!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on March 25, 2016, 17:44:43
more pics
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: Pinder on March 29, 2016, 00:42:34
Very nice colour
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on March 30, 2016, 17:55:21
Thank you!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on April 22, 2016, 12:27:47
 A few more pics....and starting to put back together....

Interior on its way back from GAT!
Engine at the shop!

We are getting there!!!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: ohoraherecaptain on April 22, 2016, 15:52:03
Well done. Looks GREAT!! :D
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on May 25, 2016, 19:29:16
Slow and steady...

Chrome and rubber back on
New Windscreen
New Interior

Hopefully done soon.....then on to the mechanic for the engine!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: Pinder on May 27, 2016, 23:31:08
Really nice!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on September 16, 2016, 19:52:17
Latest Update:
Engine in bay along with other electricals, etc
New Bushings and shifter in.

Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: Pinder on September 16, 2016, 23:32:06
Steven. Looking wonderful! love the colour combo.
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: mmizesko on September 22, 2016, 15:22:46
Looks wonderful Steven.....

Mike
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on September 22, 2016, 16:16:49
Thanks for compliments guys!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: JamesL on September 28, 2016, 18:11:45
That's a truly wonderful colour combination
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on July 18, 2017, 21:45:54
The journey and wait is finally over!
Just a small punch list and a few odds and ends left to finish but I finally have my car back after 1&1/2 years!

New paint, full engine rebuild, new stainless steel exhaust, new interior, updated AC, some re-chromed pieces, etc
I also want to thank all of you who have provided parts, help, advice, and guidance along the way.  Many of you were instrumental in getting my car to where it is today!

Regards
Steven
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on July 18, 2017, 21:47:28
More pics!
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on July 18, 2017, 21:48:58
more pics
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: Jonny B on July 19, 2017, 14:38:33
A dynamite color combination.
Title: Re: Purchased in the Summer 2015
Post by: StevenF on July 19, 2017, 14:40:04
Thank you Jonny B!