Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: 230slhouston on June 08, 2020, 01:47:53

Title: Starting my restoration now
Post by: 230slhouston on June 08, 2020, 01:47:53

I will start posting pictures whenever I get a chance.
Started working on the suspension. Spend a few a hours blasting. Epoxy primes and painted today with Eastwood Satin 2k chassis black.

Title: Re: Starting my restoration now
Post by: kampala on June 08, 2020, 09:42:33

Looking great.  Amazing amount of work. 

Title: Re: Starting my restoration now
Post by: johnk on June 09, 2020, 12:55:28

Looks like just the right amount of shine.   Very nice.

Title: Re: Starting my restoration now
Post by: rbouch8828 on June 10, 2020, 13:03:40

Looking great. Takes me back to where I was at this time three summers ago.

Title: Re: Starting my restoration now
Post by: Shvegel on June 18, 2020, 12:40:27

Nice work. 

Title: Re: Starting my restoration now
Post by: 230slhouston on July 01, 2020, 20:46:50

Picture of assembled suspension. Will install the leaf spring and stabilizer bar plus complete dotology after install.
All new parts. I used Febi kingpins. Only issue was, I had to use the original knuckles. I could not get a spacer to work even after sanding. Seemed like the taper of the new knuckle was off.
Next job, differential. As my wife says this is a labor of love!?

Title: Re: Starting my restoration now
Post by: 230slhouston on August 01, 2020, 17:26:42

Some pictures of the differential prep. I blasted the items (Except the pinion housing) and used Eastwood paint.
I bought most of the seals and rubber items from Mercedes directly online - www.mynewbenzparts.com. Prices seem to be reasonable (at least what I tell my wife  ;)). Also bought the sleeve mounting from KKMFG. Starting the assembly and will post pictures as I go.
Made a tool out of pipe to install the trailing are bushing.