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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on January 06, 2004, 08:40:10

Title: 280SL rust repairs (w pics)
Post by: n/a on January 06, 2004, 08:40:10

Here are about 30 pictures taken during a major body repair effort on my 280SL. Most of the rust was "invisible" hidden by the carpets, proof that even a decent looking SL can have substantial rust down below.

Due to the size, I am not posting these pics here but this link has everything:

http://www.activewire.net/mcmahon/bodyrestore.html

I will add more pics as I begin the interior renovation.

Mike McMahon, Baltimore MD
1970 280SL 4-speed manual
olive green ext, bamboo int

Title: Re: 280SL rust repairs (w pics)
Post by: n/a on January 06, 2004, 11:22:58

Mike,
I am about at the same stage as you. What tire & size are you planning to install? Every tire I go to purchase seems to be recently discontinued.

Title: Re: 280SL rust repairs (w pics)
Post by: George Davis on January 06, 2004, 13:22:42

Mike, thanks for the pics, it looks like nice work (at least to my amateur eyes).  I hope the rest of the work goes well!

George Davis
'69 280 SL Euro manual

Title: Re: 280SL rust repairs (w pics)
Post by: mulrik on January 06, 2004, 13:24:31

Very impressive work! Keep up! I'm one of the guys who can't get enough of restoration pictures. So please, keep us posted with the progres.


'67 250 SL Papyrus White 113043-10-000023

Title: Re: 280SL rust repairs (w pics)
Post by: ted280sl on January 07, 2004, 17:48:04

Mike,
  It seems that you have your hands full and I hope that your wallet is not empty yet. As the owner of a 1969 280SL, color 291, dark olive and bamboo interior, who recently went through a paint job, I can empathize with your experience. Perhaps we need to create a sub group of Pagoda owners who have recently painted their cars 291 color.
Best regards,
Ted