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Photo Gallery / Re: No Pagoda photo but…

« Last post by thelews on September 15, 2025, 23:53:36 »

when I went is was the Cliffs of Less.  Couldn't see a thing.  Only post cards in the visitor center showed the view.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Constant Speed ​​Solenoid does not work in forward

« Last post by Lori on September 15, 2025, 22:20:02 »

Simple way to test the pressure switch.  Swap the switches on each side of the transmission.  If the switch is bad, it will now be an issue with reverse and fine in drive.

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Frigiking AC and Windshield Wipers.

« Last post by rwmastel on September 15, 2025, 21:59:01 »

Also, windshield wipers are not working, not that we would ever drive it in the rain, but would like to have them in good working order.  The switch seems ok, so it looks like we need a new motor.

I always remind people to work (or buy parts) based on facts.  Use a multimeter to ensure the where the wiper system does or doesn't have power.  If it hasn't moved in decades, the apparatus under the dash could be seized.

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Items for Sale / Re: Special Pagoda for sale in Germany

« Last post by rwmastel on September 15, 2025, 21:49:58 »

There were two brothers with W113s and one of them had this headlight conversion.

Look at the wheels on the Pagoda next to the stacked headlight Pagoda.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Constant Speed ​​Solenoid does not work in forward

« Last post by Peter on September 15, 2025, 20:39:33 »

The Constant Speed ​​Solenoid on my 280SL (1969) works fine in reverse, but not in forward. It doesn't do anything then.

The oil pressure switch might be broken, but could it be something else? Could it be Is the 3-way solenoid adjustment? Or are there other suggestions?

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Electrical and Instruments / Frigiking AC and Windshield Wipers.

« Last post by gstorek on September 15, 2025, 20:33:58 »

Trying to fix two items on our '71 280SL. 
For the Frigiking AC, we need a new on/off switch.  Any suggestions on where to find one?
Also, windshield wipers are not working, not that we would ever drive it in the rain, but would like to have them in good working order.  The switch seems ok, so it looks like we need a new motor.  Again, any suggestions of where to source this will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks! 

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Items for Sale / Re: Special Pagoda for sale in Germany

« Last post by EeVeeWee on September 15, 2025, 20:09:14 »

I tried to look at it an open mind, but those headlights are really out of place.  Trying not to say, ugly.

Actually, I think it's a very nice solution! 

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Items for Sale / Re: Special Pagoda for sale in Germany

« Last post by MikeSimon on September 15, 2025, 19:57:57 »

I think I posted this before. When I still lived in Germany, a few of us came together once a month in Hochheim (1983-86). There were two brothers with W113s and one of them had this headlight conversion. I thought it was well done. Do not remember anymore what model it was

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Items for Sale / Re: Thermo-Time Switch 001 545 15 24 $299-Only 1 left

« Last post by dickturpin on September 15, 2025, 19:45:01 »

many thanks cheers phil

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Announcements / Re: Announcing PagodaFest 2025: Great Smoky Mountains

« Last post by Malpartida1 on September 15, 2025, 19:42:02 »

Hello everybody. I posted a question but might have put it in the wrong forum.

Jill & I are trailering our 280SL. Art there any arrangements for truck/trailer parking? If not, any locals that might guide us to a temporary/weekend parking.

Thank you,

Carlos & Jill