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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Shvegel on October 15, 2020, 02:06:41

Title: Only 14 years!
Post by: Shvegel on October 15, 2020, 02:06:41

Finally put my car on the ground and drove it for the first time in 14 years.  Made it all the way to the gas station a block from my house and back.  Windshield arrives next week.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Delvis on October 15, 2020, 03:28:31

beautiful!

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Cees Klumper on October 15, 2020, 04:37:59

Congratulations !

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: kampala on October 15, 2020, 04:50:11

In the 8 years that I have been part of this group, I've had the pleasure of reading the blow-by-blow of your very detailed build!

Amazing - one of my favorite colors - 350, I think.    I saw one in your color with parchment interior - I called it blueberries and cream.

Congratulations.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Garry on October 15, 2020, 04:58:14

Congratulations.
  Been watching this for so many years, good to see it coming to fruition for you.


Garry

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: franjo_66 on October 15, 2020, 05:24:48

So glad for you !!! And what a stunning car......wishing you many years of magic moments in your car. Speaking from experience, the journey is actually the most exciting part :) 

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: neelyrc on October 15, 2020, 05:27:58

Looking quite lovely Shvegel!  Congratulations on this milestone.  Wishing you some longer drives soon.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: 450sl on October 15, 2020, 09:43:40

Well Done, indeed very detailed resto   Congrats!!  :) :)

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Iconic on October 15, 2020, 12:54:38

Congratulations !!
It was fun following along on your journey.
I can't wait to see it in the flesh ... I'm confident I will someday.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: waltklatt on October 15, 2020, 14:14:10

Beautiful work there!
Glad to see that the dash assembly list helped you.
Enjoy the 'motorcycle like driving, before the windshield install.
Walter

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Alex D on October 15, 2020, 14:54:38

Congratulations, it's come a long way from seeing it in boxes six years ago in your garage.   

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Jonny B on October 15, 2020, 16:35:56

Way to go!! Well done indeed.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: GM on October 15, 2020, 17:33:18

Congratulations on finishing up the project! Looks fantastic!

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: dirkbalter on October 15, 2020, 17:35:46

Looks great. Must feel great as well. Congrats.
(I am 1 year behind you)

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Mike Hughes on October 16, 2020, 17:54:07

The best kind of first drive:  No windscreen, wind in your hair, sun in your eyes and bugs in your teeth!

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Leester on October 16, 2020, 20:54:51

Congratulations. As with the others I too have followed along and learned so much from your postings. I am now 10 years in on my project and hope to get to a similar place soon.

Lee

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: 1000nutsnbolts on October 18, 2020, 20:20:22

I like your wheels!!

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Raymond on October 21, 2020, 15:59:49

Nice work!  We look forward to a lot of photos.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Shvegel on October 22, 2020, 00:15:39

Thanks all!  Drove it around the neighborhood today sans windshield.  Happy that all seems well.  My 3.27 gears into my 3.91 housing is quiet.  Very happy.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: MikeSimon on October 23, 2020, 13:11:32

Quote from: Shvegel on October 22, 2020, 00:15:39

Thanks all!  Drove it around the neighborhood today sans windshield.  Happy that all seems well.  My 3.27 gears into my 3.91 housing is quiet.  Very happy.

You are kidding!!!! You put the wrong ratio in the rear axle housing..... ??? ( ;) )

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: JN on October 23, 2020, 15:11:44

very nice congratulations!!

JN

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Shvegel on October 24, 2020, 04:07:09

Mike,
Numbers matching housing so I swapped gears from a 3.27 housing into mine.  The 3.27 housing has a cooler line built in and the vent in the wrong spot as well.  I made tools for the swap and to check lash.  Swapping from one housing to another is doable.  Starting with fresh gears is next to impossible without the nearly non-existent factory tools.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Dave H on October 24, 2020, 10:12:39

You must be over the moon finally getting to try it out up the road, I’ve followed your build and learnt a lot from you over the years. I’m 10 years into mine and can understand what a milestone this is, best of look with the finishing off 👍

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: MikeSimon on October 24, 2020, 11:02:58

Pat:

What a project.  :o
We need to stay in touch regarding the windshield. Mine is cracked and as soon as the car is running, I want to replace it. I have a source for a replacement, but need some pointers regarding who will install it.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: Shvegel on October 24, 2020, 11:13:41

Mike,
We need to get together.  I have lots of little pointers on the install.  I did mine myself yesterday and once you get the rubber and moldings installed it is all downhill.  The actual install took all of 10 minutes with no nail biting.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: chumps on October 24, 2020, 12:54:46

Shvegal - it looks is beautiful, congratulations. I love that European look.

Title: Re: Only 14 years!
Post by: MikeSimon on October 24, 2020, 14:44:59

Quote from: Shvegel on October 24, 2020, 11:13:41

Mike,
We need to get together.  I have lots of little pointers on the install.  I did mine myself yesterday and once you get the rubber and moldings installed it is all downhill.  The actual install took all of 10 minutes with no nail biting.

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