Author Topic: Dutch 230 SL Pagode 1965 restoration project (Read 162196 times)

Merzedes · « **Reply #250 on:** January 13, 2023, 16:52:46 »

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

Mercedez

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #251 on:** January 13, 2023, 20:59:23 »

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

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #252 on:** June 12, 2023, 15:36:57 »

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

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #253 on:** June 12, 2023, 17:10:34 »

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

Groeten uit Los Angeles

dirkbalter · « **Reply #254 on:** June 12, 2023, 18:19:27 »

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

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #255 on:** June 12, 2023, 18:50:01 »

Quote from: Cees Klumper on June 12, 2023, 17:10:34

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 · « **Reply #256 on:** June 12, 2023, 18:50:40 »

Quote from: dirkbalter on June 12, 2023, 18:19:27

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 · « **Reply #257 on:** July 21, 2023, 12:28:21 »

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 · « **Reply #258 on:** July 22, 2023, 06:39:01 »

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

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #259 on:** November 04, 2023, 19:56:29 »

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 · « **Reply #260 on:** November 04, 2023, 19:58:35 »

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

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #261 on:** December 22, 2023, 11:55:20 »

The gearbox is ready for mounting again.

BobH · « **Reply #262 on:** December 22, 2023, 12:18:21 »

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

Happy Christmas

Bob

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #263 on:** May 29, 2025, 07:38:03 »

Real progression now!

AndrewB · « **Reply #264 on:** May 29, 2025, 08:06:55 »

Looking good !

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #265 on:** June 21, 2025, 15:07:15 »

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

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #266 on:** July 18, 2025, 06:02:53 »

I rode my Pagoda for the first time!
It was to the import inspection with a borrowed roof because of rain.
The inspection went without a problem and I even got compliments.

So soon the Pagoda will get a license plate.
Now it first will go to the convertible specialist for a new soft top.

yves · « **Reply #267 on:** July 18, 2025, 06:09:15 »

Bravo

what a nice work..... you can be proud

Paul · « **Reply #268 on:** July 18, 2025, 09:45:21 »

Another one saved, what a fantastic job since 2018 !
Bravo
You will now enjoy driving it.

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #269 on:** July 18, 2025, 13:49:56 »

Very nice, congratulations!

kampala · « **Reply #270 on:** July 18, 2025, 17:16:03 »

So impressive -- and that Exhaust -- I don't think I have seen that on any other Pagoda.

Enjoy.

Charles 230SL · « **Reply #271 on:** July 18, 2025, 19:10:36 »

Beautiful! I really like that color too (332)

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #272 on:** July 18, 2025, 19:30:31 »

Quote from: kampala on July 18, 2025, 17:16:03

So impressive -- and that Exhaust -- I don't think I have seen that on any other Pagoda.

Enjoy.

It's a NOS Abarth exhaust I found in Germany.
The sound is great.

rwmastel · « **Reply #273 on:** July 18, 2025, 20:18:54 »

Quote from: EeVeeWee on June 12, 2023, 15:36:57

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

Whar interior is that? Looks similar to original leather in my 230SL, which is an uncommon color. 219 "natural"

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #274 on:** July 19, 2025, 07:03:06 »

Quote from: rwmastel on July 18, 2025, 20:18:54

Whar interior is that? Looks similar to original leather in my 230SL, which is an uncommon color. 219 "natural"

This is the interior color code: 121.
The color 219 is bit more dark.

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