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Off Topic => Other cars => Topic started by: jedwards on October 31, 2015, 06:43:45

Title: New Playmate
Post by: jedwards on October 31, 2015, 06:43:45
My 250SL has a new playmate on the way.

1963 190SL. Super original and been in storage in country Queensland for the last 11 years. Owned by a friend for last 15 years.
Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: thelews on October 31, 2015, 12:57:40
Join the International 190 SL Group at www.190slgroup.com

Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: Benz Dr. on October 31, 2015, 19:26:36
The first MB car I bought was a 1956 190SL back in Oct. 1977.  Not an easy car to restore back then.
Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: jedwards on October 31, 2015, 22:15:11
Already an member of the 190 forum. I cannot image trying to restore a car a complex as a  W121 without the internet and these hugely valuable forums.
Dr Benz, that must have been a real challenge.
I restored a '30 Austin Seven, and a 23 Chev Tourer back in the pre-internet days but have little recollection of how I did it. Small clubs of local enthusiasts where the only resource bad then.

We are blessed with so many wonderful resources now days.

On last count, I am a member 13 forums.
Typ901 Porsche Forum, Early 911S Forum, Pelicans Porsche 911, W113 and W121 forums, DDK, PFA, W113 Org, OzBenz, Benz World, Mercedes Heritage, MB USA. R230 and Aston Matin Owners club.

I am sure other are involved in many more. Would make in interesting thread.
Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: thelews on November 01, 2015, 00:02:15
Already an member of the 190 forum.

Not the forum, the club with a bi-monthly magazine, the 190 SL Enthusiast.
Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: Benz Dr. on November 01, 2015, 04:08:28
I was 22 when I bought that car and it took me over 4 years to get it back on the road. I had few mechanical car skills, no one to ask questions, and a very rough and rusty car. If it were not for the help I received from Joe A. that car would never have seen the road and I'm sure I wouldn't be here right now.

 Funny how small interconnecting decisions put you in places that you would never expect.  :)
Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on November 01, 2015, 10:42:24
 ??? ???
Already an member of the 190 forum. I cannot image trying to restore a car a complex as a  W121 without the internet and these hugely valuable forums.
Dr Benz, that must have been a real challenge.
I restored a '30 Austin Seven, and a 23 Chev Tourer back in the pre-internet days but have little recollection of how I did it. Small clubs of local enthusiasts where the only resource bad then.

We are blessed with so many wonderful resources now days.

On last count, I am a member 13 forums.
Typ901 Porsche Forum, Early 911S Forum, Pelicans Porsche 911, W113 and W121 forums, DDK, PFA, W113 Org, OzBenz, Benz World, Mercedes Heritage, MB USA. R230 and Aston Matin Owners club.

I am sure other are involved in many more. Would make in interesting thread.


With so many  forums, when do you get the time to fix the cars  ??? ???

naj
Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: jameshoward on November 01, 2015, 10:44:15
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With so many  forums, when do you get the time to fix the cars  ??? ???

naj

I'm with Naj! I read only two, including this one (the other is for my Land Rover) and together they're a pair of time thieves. I couldn't imagine having to read more. (Although I'd love the excuse so to do).
Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: mBdrvr on November 01, 2015, 20:22:04
Buy the 190 SL Club books too. Also look at the club's CD's and other publications. With all these resources and the forum your covered. (I'm the VP of the club too.) Paul
Title: Re: New Playmate
Post by: dpreston Virginia on November 02, 2015, 02:32:18
Not the forum, the club with a bi-monthly magazine, the 190 SL Enthusiast.

Best Newsletter / Magazine available for any model specific Mercedes. You will be impressed.