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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: louie2 on October 12, 2019, 14:05:18

Title: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: louie2 on October 12, 2019, 14:05:18
I have owned my 1968 280SL since 1999. Restore started in Aug 2018 almost done. Been with Gus in Houston.
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: louie2 on October 12, 2019, 14:14:59
This car has spent entire life in Dallas TX. After watching it being restored and seeing problems with past repairs before my ownership I don't think any Dallas Mercedes shop in Dallas will ever see this car as long as I own it. It sat in my garage waiting to be restored.

Example of "repairs" in Dallas, vent controls were "fixed" in past by cutting cables!!

I think for oil changes I will have to drive to Gus's shop in Houston. At least nice day trip!
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: Norm on October 12, 2019, 14:30:17
Your car is looking great.

I like the pic with Terry in it!

Great guy by the way.   8)

Norm
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: johnk on October 12, 2019, 19:59:28
Really nice. Post more pics!
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: louie2 on October 13, 2019, 16:34:02
Changes from oem made to car:

1) converted R12 to 134
2) rear end 3.92 to 3.27
3) Leather
4) Choc soft top in place of Dark Green (too much green in my view)
5) Replaced windshield glass with MB glass replaces us glass
6) Points gone

Car has spot welds and all numbers match except engine. MB replacement  from 1970's
Notch on fenders gone from earlier repaint job prior to my purchase.

Should be done in Nov.

As noted earlier after seeing what Gus had to fix past owners must have treated car like a $5,000 used Chev . Hope to pass car on as close to OEM as possible. I plan on driving and enjoying for rest of my life ( Iam late 60's)
 
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: Peter on October 13, 2019, 18:45:16
Quote from: louie2 on October 13, 2019, 16:34:02
Changes from oem made to car:
1) converted R12 to 134
2) rear end 3.92 to 3.27
3) Leather
4) Choc soft top in place of Dark Green (too much green in my view)
5) Replaced windshield glass with MB glass replaces us glass
6) Points gone

Well done, in my opinion the right changes!
Enjoy the car, Peter
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done! Need hardtop
Post by: louie2 on February 23, 2020, 17:54:12
Thought I would add more pics to earlier post
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on February 23, 2020, 20:46:58
Nicely done Louie, enjoy your upcoming summer months

Dieter
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: JamesL on February 23, 2020, 20:58:40
The built in trickle charger is a nice addition ;)

Enjoy your car!!
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: Garry on February 23, 2020, 23:15:32
I agree with James. All the right changes to OEM.

Enjoy the Summer
Title: Re: My 16 month restore almost done!
Post by: lreppond on February 24, 2020, 17:47:49
What color is your new interior?   It’s lovely and a good match to the exterior.