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W11x chassis cars / Re: Center tray in plastic 220SE Coupe

« Last post by thomasw on Today at 05:45:01 »

My early 1961 220 SE coupe has a tray with a plastic base and Palisander wood sides. I haven't seen it on later models 250SE

Thanks! That is good to know, mine is the same but my veneer is macassar.
What body number does you car have if you don't mind asking? Mine is 216. It was delivered to a Swedish fellow in June 1961 that lived in Switzerland , he ordered the car after a visit of the opening of the new Mercedes museum 24 of February there two was presented to the press. Those two was manufactured late 1960.   

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Question and comments on Originality / Re: Interesting features in this '67 230SL on Car Wizard

« Last post by rwmastel on Today at 03:54:45 »

One thing that cracked me up was the "wrinkle" below the RH windshield pillar. My car has this as well (through far less severe), which I tried to fix during its restoration, but it still shows up (and appears to be temperature dependent). Do other 230s have this issue as well?

I don't see the wrinkle in the video. Can you grab a screen shot from the video that shows it?  I'll look at my car, as it's an Oct 66 build.

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Events / Re: PagodaFest 2025 - Great Smoky Mountains - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

« Last post by twistedtree on Today at 03:45:56 »

Maybe it's just me, but the Marriott reservation process seems pretty messed up.  When I select the Pagoda rate, it switched the check in date to tuesday the 23rd rather than thursday the 25th, and charges for 2 extra days.  There doesn't seem to be any way to change it.

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: State of 55a alternators in 2025

« Last post by Duncan200 on June 11, 2025, 22:29:37 »

That's only half the fun, wait til you have to reinstall it with new grommets!

Doug

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Electrical and Instruments / Re: State of 55a alternators in 2025

« Last post by Jack the Knife on June 11, 2025, 22:21:49 »

Well after shopping around a bit and deciding I wanted an internally-regulated alternator (I believe Bosch AL74), and knowing I needed to change the wiring and I guess the plug, I decided to just take out the wiring harness altogether and upgrade it for the more-powerful alternator as well as improve the cold start logic. The work will be done by our very own Leonardo Peterssen and I look forward to his work.

My highest respect to those who do this day-in and day-out. Removing the harness under the dash was some sweaty work.

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Wanted To Buy / Re: Wurth 10mm Electrical Body Nut + Washer

« Last post by BOTIGER1970 on June 11, 2025, 22:04:32 »

Thanks all, for your responses.  I think the plastic nuts might be a good solution.  The Authentic Classics nut is not the right size.

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Wanted To Buy / Re: 4SP Manual Gearbox Shims/Distance Rings

« Last post by Duncan200 on June 11, 2025, 21:58:44 »

Or is a metric/imperial issue?

I'm seeing 0.05mm and its actually 0.05in equating to 1.2mm roughly?

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W11x chassis cars / Re: 3 point belts

« Last post by opopotts on June 11, 2025, 21:43:45 »

I am going to take my panel off next week to see if I have the stud. It currently has lap belts

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W11x chassis cars / Re: Center tray in plastic 220SE Coupe

« Last post by opopotts on June 11, 2025, 21:40:52 »

My early 1961 220 SE coupe has a tray with a plastic base and Palisander wood sides. I haven't seen it on later models 250SE

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Wanted To Buy / Re: 4SP Manual Gearbox Shims/Distance Rings

« Last post by Duncan200 on June 11, 2025, 21:17:25 »

I only had one 0.5mm shim on the input shaft, nothing on the countershaft at the front.

I’ve read the spec is 0.05 so next to nothing and I’ve also read people’s comments on here saying it will jump out of gear with too much end float.

I have near on 1mm of end float so hence why I’m asking about shims as I think that’s too much.

Now I’m confused, is too much or not enough the issue?