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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Photo Gallery => Topic started by: Ed Cave on October 24, 2004, 15:13:11

Title: Aluminum
Post by: Ed Cave on October 24, 2004, 15:13:11

Here are a couple of familiar parts, fresh from the media blaster, now ready for my '71 restoration project.
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Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA
1964 356C
1971 280SL

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: hauser on October 24, 2004, 16:26:58

Seeing this is getting me even more motivated in doing an engine detail on my car.  I can't wait to see the final product.
1969 280sl 5 spd        1999 ML320          Gainesville,Fl.

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: Douglas on October 24, 2004, 19:42:00

Ed,
Looks terrific. Just the right amount of sheen and everything.
Whatever you do, DON'T change the firewall insulation if you don't have to. It would be a pity to make your car look more restored than it has to.
(By the way, you should've named this thread "Should I have my head examined" instead of the other one.) (pun intended)
Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

Title: Re: Aluminum
Post by: Ed Cave on October 24, 2004, 19:55:06

Doug:
The 'head' thing did cross my mind.
Fortunately Brian did a great job removing the original firewall material, it looks quite good and I am very happy to say it will be reused. Probably a light spray of some flat black will make it look as new.
Ed Cave
Atlanta, GA
1964 356C
1971 280SL