Dutch 230 SL Pagode 1965 restoration project

[Merzedes]

Dear Ee Vee Wee,
How did you manage to get the front axle springs refixed in the axle?

Mercedez

[EeVeeWee]

I borrowed a special tool for that from a MB restoration shop.

[EeVeeWee]

It's time for a new update, it's too long ago. 

[Cees Klumper]

Good to see you back on the job - almost there! Driving this Summer?

Groeten uit Los Angeles

[dirkbalter]

Your car is looking great.
I am at a similar stage of completion. Feels good, doesn't it?
Dirk

[EeVeeWee]

Good to see you back on the job - almost there! Driving this Summer?

Groeten uit Los Angeles

In the summer, but I don't know which year. 

[EeVeeWee]

Your car is looking great.
I am at a similar stage of completion. Feels good, doesn't it?
Dirk

I feels great to see it grow like this. 

[jfkb2]

Looking great! And hopefully it won't take the nearly 20 years it took to finish mine. Your car is very similar to mine which is a 332 dark blue 65' and imported to the US in early September of 65' although officially it is a 66' because the dealer choose to title it as the next year.
See https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=12210.msg82521#msg82521

[EeVeeWee]

I hope to finish sooner indeed and make pics like this! 

[EeVeeWee]

My gearbox will be refurbished.
Inside it seems there a lot of water.
No idee why, but fortunately all the mechanical parts are in a good shape.
Only the bearings, seals, gaskets have to be changed and of course every part will be very well cleaned.

[EeVeeWee]

No mechanical damage or wear to be seen, only water in the oil.

[EeVeeWee]

The gearbox is ready for mounting again. 

[BobH]

Gearbox is looking fantastic, as is everything on your car, keep up the excellent work

Happy Christmas

Bob

[EeVeeWee]

Real progression now! 

[AndrewB]

Looking good !

[EeVeeWee]

Today was a very nice day, as a milestone was reached in my Pagoda restoration.
I had put on a fitting shirt especially for this.
After first inspecting the underside, the engine could be started. And it runs beautifully!
Thanks to the Abarth exhaust, it also sounds great.
The grin will stay on my face for a while. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuAdA7Q9jnE?si=PBKjCHTk8W2f9r_B

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwdhv_fhoew?si=sip9_g0xTtIYNKPm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baZ-IuCfILw?si=dBqB8Oyb0xnezzhu