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Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #150 on: February 11, 2017, 07:02:17 »
some 164 tiefdunkelgrau in the trunk.

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
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Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #152 on: March 18, 2017, 07:39:55 »
minor setback
customer does not like the color and has decided to take the original color 050 white
so I re-sanded the bottom, sanded the rest of the inside and outside.

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #153 on: March 18, 2017, 07:43:32 »
and paint

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #154 on: March 18, 2017, 07:44:16 »

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #155 on: March 18, 2017, 07:47:05 »
very white  8)

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #156 on: March 18, 2017, 08:08:25 »
sorry for the low quality video but that is because of the lights in the paint booth

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=yzmpZY6eoPw

https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=fBtDRBU9-mg

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #157 on: March 18, 2017, 16:36:22 »
Joel
I was not able to watch the videos on Youtube, the message was that upload was cancelled... in both cases
Stan
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Tyler S

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #158 on: March 18, 2017, 17:25:43 »
Hi Joel, Here are your working public links. It appears your above links were saved from within the editing portion of your channel. I am subscribed to your channel so they did show up on my channel feed.
Car is looking great!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzmpZY6eoPw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBtDRBU9-mg
« Last Edit: March 18, 2017, 17:32:09 by Tyler S. »
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1955 220 Cabriolet A. White Grey
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1936 Ford PU Flathead V8. Creme on tan interior.
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Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #159 on: March 19, 2017, 06:52:33 »
sorry I was in a rush to upload the video I think!

some parts sprayed today.

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #160 on: March 19, 2017, 06:54:56 »
more parts

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #161 on: March 24, 2017, 18:47:17 »
before I take the car off the rotisserie I treat the Inside of the rails and sills so I can move the car side to side for good penetration.

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #162 on: March 24, 2017, 18:49:45 »
I love these thin hoses.

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #163 on: March 26, 2017, 13:50:18 »
I never heard of a cavity spray. How does it work may I ask? I'm in the process of getting mine ready to go on a rotisserie and am looking for all of the advice I can get.



John Krystowski
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Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #164 on: March 26, 2017, 19:06:22 »
the cavity spray is necessary after repairs, to protect the insides and inaccessible places against corrosion. I used as much as possible rust converters and primers for the cavities and the cavity spray is a protection wax against moisture and new rust.

but at their website you will find more explanations:
http://www.loctite.co.uk/loctite-4087.htm?nodeid=8802653798401

johnk

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #165 on: March 26, 2017, 20:37:40 »
thanks Joel. I know several places I will use it now.
John Krystowski
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1968 Euro 280sl under restoration
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1950 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 SS For sale
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2007 GL 450
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Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #166 on: March 28, 2017, 19:47:42 »
finally back on the dolly

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #167 on: March 30, 2017, 20:28:56 »
Now the rotisserie is out of the way I primed the front cross member and the rear panel.

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #168 on: April 03, 2017, 19:37:32 »
painted the gear box tunnel and front battery protection board flat black yesterday and brought the car back today. Almost 1 year and 2 months later. 8)
 video 14:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQQoDbsPnj0

Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #169 on: April 03, 2017, 19:42:22 »
I hope some people found it interesting so far. Now it will take a while until I get back the car for the final fit and finish of the panels and the final paint.

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #170 on: April 03, 2017, 21:07:00 »
Joel
Was very interesting and taking the time and sharing your work is appreciated.
Dirk
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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #171 on: April 03, 2017, 23:52:34 »
Congratulations on hitting this milestone Joel.  Great work!  Thanks for Sharing.
Ralph

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #172 on: April 05, 2017, 02:59:39 »
You are an unbelievable craftsman Joel. Thanks for taking the time to share so much with us.
John Krystowski
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1968 Euro 280sl under restoration
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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #173 on: April 05, 2017, 10:09:37 »
 Was able to learn a great deal about my own car. Thank you very much. Continued success with your project...
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Joel

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Re: 280sl restoration
« Reply #174 on: April 06, 2017, 16:32:26 »
thank you all
I've already started on the next project  8)