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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: chrome paint
« Last post by specracer on Today at 03:06:28 »
I remember watching the show that did the R8 in the video (WCC doing Noel Lee "Monster Cable" car), and how stressed they were during the application. Was wild to watch, and the result spoke for its self. NOTE, NOT a fan of the show.

Quote from: wwheeler on November 13, 2018, 06:17:09
https://www.cosmichrome.com/

I have never used it, but it sounds interesting.
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: chrome paint
« Last post by Shvegel on Today at 02:48:27 »
I used these guys.  Expensive but not as expensive as your quote. 

https://www.chrometechusa.com/index.html
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: 70-71 Oil filler cap finish?
« Last post by Shvegel on Today at 02:44:15 »
I have a few bits I am saving for show since once they are gone that’s it.  Factory Beru wires with correct resistor ends, NOS distributor cap etc.
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General Discussion / Re: factory 5 speed
« Last post by neelyrc on Today at 01:57:55 »
To be clear Michael, the VIN will not show you if the car was a five speed.  The data card corresponding to the VIN will show you as indicated by Don and Hans.
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Photo Gallery / Re: Dutch 230 SL Pagode 1965 restoration project
« Last post by EeVeeWee on December 14, 2018, 23:28:50 »
The bolts, nuts and rings of the front suspension have been yellow passivated, what a difference!
I just started with rebuilding of the front suspension.



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General Discussion / Re: factory 5 speed
« Last post by MikeSimon on December 14, 2018, 22:45:12 »
The "VIN" only tells you if it was an automatic or a manual. I don't know if there is a difference in the "manual" codes..
For example:
113 044 is 280SL ...   the following "02" is "automatic".  I assume the "01" would be manual
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Items for Sale / Re: MB Fuses - NOS
« Last post by Eric280SL on December 14, 2018, 22:28:00 »
still available with plastic box case with embossed 3 pointed star?
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: chrome paint
« Last post by Eric280SL on December 14, 2018, 22:17:28 »
i Tried several paints:  all disappointed. Then found perfect solution: vacuum deposition company M&M Metalizing
MMMETALIZING.COM 16478 Beach Blvd #393 Westminster CA 92643 NB: expensive ($375 for 3 AC vents) 714 8226086
mmmetalizing@aol.com
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General Discussion / Re: factory 5 speed
« Last post by mbzse on December 14, 2018, 22:12:43 »
Quote from: m300cab
does the vin show if a car was originally a 5 speed?.../...
Yes, the card certainly does, just like Don stated.  "230" and "232" were printed in the box "Wenig gewuenscht" to the right.
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General Discussion / Re: factory 5 speed
« Last post by Atazman on December 14, 2018, 21:33:21 »
I believe code "230" on the 2nd line of the card designates the factory 5-speed.
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