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280SL automatic complete restoration
« on: October 29, 2019, 22:44:36 »
In October we started new complete restoration project. Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 from 1969. Originally was sold in 1969 26th of September in Canada. The car was midnight blue body and metal roof and parchment color upholstery with blue carpets also softop was in dark blue color. All numbers are matching according with it`s Data Card. It is standart US version car with automatic transmission. Only exception from traditional factory standart is Frigiking air condition.
The first owner of the car was from London Ontario Canada and also all next four owners came from the same area. In total the car had five previous owners and they all are known.
If fate will be favorable to us then we will finish the restoration till the end of the next year.
The full photo gallery of this restoration you could watch in our homepage at https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/mercedes-benz-280sl-blue-2839
or on the facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RigaMasterWorkshop/posts/2537027039717579
« Last Edit: November 03, 2019, 09:40:40 by mbebrim »

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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2019, 23:09:16 »
some more photos
« Last Edit: October 29, 2019, 23:20:34 by mbebrim »

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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2019, 23:47:59 »
That certainly looks like a product of our salty Canadian winter roads...good luck and we'll be looking forward to the resurrection of this car.
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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2019, 01:54:03 »
I love seeing almost impossible projects like this!
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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #4 on: October 30, 2019, 06:29:28 »
Wow, what a rust bucket!  You are brave souls to attack this project. Best of luck with the restoration.   
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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2019, 07:00:00 »
That sure is a big job ahead of you.  There has been a few that have started and finished from there that have been documented on the Forum.


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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2019, 11:05:03 »
Gary maybe it could be nice opportunity for us, but could you mark what Mercedes Workshop or Service Manuals offer in Full Membership area?

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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2019, 21:37:32 »
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1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #8 on: November 01, 2019, 16:33:18 »
Some more photos
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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #9 on: November 01, 2019, 17:12:29 »
Mostly all cars have some coins like Charon's obol - sustenance for the journey to the second life

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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2019, 09:22:54 »
Dismantling and inspect the running gears

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Re: Mercedes Benz 280SL automatic restoration
« Reply #11 on: November 03, 2019, 09:34:53 »
Ready to order first pack of spare parts
Foot plate ( accelerator pedal )   110 301 00 02
Damping ring (Control)   180 301 00 97
Centering cross (Propeller Shaft)   186 410 00 30
Joint disc (Propeller Shaft)   180 411 06 15
Sealing ring for gas cap (Fuel Tank)   110 471 02 80
Boot (Fuel Tank)   113 471 00 81
Cover   110 987 01 45
Expansion tank   111 471 01 68
Rubber boot breather pipe   111 471 01 81
Heat protective shield (Exhaust System)   113 492 03 30
Ground line from starter motor to frame   110 540 01 31
Sealing ring (Instruments)   000 545 01 80
Gasket, fuse box   000 545 02 80
Knob (Instruments)   110 545 09 37
Potentiometer (Instruments)   000 542 16 25
Underlayer for center instrument (Instruments)   100 542 01 38
Underlayer for speedo + tachometer (Instruments)   100 542 00 38
Rubber seal for windscreen 113   113 671 00 20
Collar nut for window key on windscreen (Windshield)   000 990 06 50
Plastic cover (Lining and Covering)   110 683 00 10
Clip (Lining and Covering)   001 988 44 78
Rubber plug 20mm (Lining and Covering)   113 987 00 44
Rubber plug 33mm (Lining and Covering)   000 997 40 20
Rubber plug (Lining and Covering)   113 987 24 44
Rubber plug 11mm (Lining and Covering)   000 987 17 44
Cap, jack hole (Lining and Covering)   113 899 00 08
Rubber grommet for tunnel driver's floor   111 997 10 81
Trunk rubber mat (Lining and Covering)   113 684 01 04
Trunk mat, small (Lining and Covering)   113 684 04 04
Entrance rail aluminum LHS / outer   113 686 01 36
Entrance rail aluminum RHS / outer   113 686 02 36
Entrance rail aluminum RHS / inner   113 686 04 36
Entrance rail aluminum LHS / inner   113 686 03 36
Rubber mat, RH   113 686 04 80
Rubber mat, LH   113 686 03 80
Sealing 8x15x750mm Abd. Heckm.st Meterware   000 987 07 72
Sealing ring f filler neck bottom   113 693 02 98
Moulding, LH   113 698 11 80
Plastic clip   000 987 09 15
Plug   001 988 85 78
Bracket (Lining, Covering and Screws)   113 698 00 14
Clip (Lining, Covering and Screws)   001 988 35 78
Rubber door handle left (Doors)   111 766 53 05
Rubber door handle right (Doors)   111 766 54 05
Rubber door handle right ( big )   111 766 52 025
Rubber door handle left ( big )   111 766 51 05
Sealing rail horizontal - length 1m (Doors)   115 725 09 65
Seal RHS (Doors)   113 772 02 98
Seal LHS (Doors)   113 772 01 98
Rubber seal, a-pillar LH (Doors)   113 725 01 66
Rubber seal, a-pillar RH (Doors)   113 725 02 66
Rubber seal, RH (Doors)   113 725 04 66
Rubber seal, LH (Doors)   113 725 03 66
Door seal RHS - 113   113 720 02 78
Door seal LHS - 113   113 720 01 78
Rubber insert for side mouldings sold pe   001 987 21 25
Filler buffer (Doors)   113 727 01 40
Rubber seal soft top flap (Rear Lid)   113 750 01 77
Rubber buffer for rear lock (Rear Lid)   113 758 00 72
Pad, trunk lock (Rear Lid)   113 758 00 05
Boot lid gasket (Rear Lid)   113 750 00 77
Rubber washer Mercedes star to rear lid (Rear Lid)   110 987 07 41
Rubber pad for boot lid handle (Rear Lid)   111 758 50 90
Rubber buffer (Rear Lid)   113 987 02 40
Rubber buffer   113 987 01 40
Soft top wire (Folding Top)   113 770 00 66
Sealing front   113 790 00 98
Rubber profile 2000mm, soft top rear (Folding Top)   001 987 15 52
Seal (Folding Top)   113 779 01 22
Water drain hose (Folding Top)   113 779 00 78
Mounting ring   108 811 00 65
Rubber underlayer, outside mirror   108 811 01 96
Foam pad for wiper motor   110 824 01 97
Rubber disc (Electrical System Headlamp, Radio)   000 987 07 41
Interior light (without metal frame)   113 825 00 42
License plate light (Electical System - Taillight)   113 820 00 62
Ellbow piece (Electrical System Headlamp, Radio)   113 869 00 24
Water reservoir without cap   000 869 07 20
Rubber hose sold per meter   000 987 02 34
Mounting bracket for water reservoir (Electrical System Headlamp, Radio)   112 860 00 14
Sealing frame under milling nozzle (Heating and Ventilation)   113 831 03 42
Grommet (Heating and Ventilation)   000 997 31 81
Defroster nozzle LHS (Heating and Ventilation)   113 830 01 19
Defroster nozzle RHS (Heating and Ventilation)   113 830 02 19
Mounting / foam rubber for defroster noz (Heating and Ventilation)   D 83 071
Bushing for fresh air flap (Heating and Ventilation)   113 831 00 90
Heater rubber frame (Heating and Ventilation)   113 831 07 42
Heater rubber frame (Heating and Ventilation)   113 831 08 42
Rubber seal fresh-air flap (Heating and Ventilation)   113 831 10 98
Filter for fresh air flap (Heating and Ventilation)   113 830 01 18
Heater lever - blue (Heating and Ventilation)   000 833 13 40
Heater lever - brown (Heating and Ventilation)   000 833 14 40
Fastening clamp (wire pulls) (Heating and Ventilation)   000 833 00 81
Grommet (Heating and Ventilation)   111 997 18 81
Rubber profile (air channel/instr.panel) by the metre   000 987 57 70
Sealing frame for summer ventilation duct (Heating and Ventilation)   113 831 11 98
Grommet (Heating and Ventilation)   113 997 00 81
Grommet (Heating and Ventilation)   113 997 01 81
Bulb valve (Heating and Ventilation)   110 831 01 32
Rubber profile f. splash guards 0,8m (Rocker Panel And Bumper)   10 120 884 00 98
Button head screw (Rocker Panel And Bumper)   111 990 00 29
Torsion spring (Engine Hood)   113 887 02 63
Mounting plate (Engine Hood)   113 887 01 11
Plate, hood (Engine Hood)   113 887 02 11
Set of hood holders ( hood tape + holder D 88 442 + D 88 443 )   000 983 14 12
Rubber buffers on motorh.-innerb.v.l. (Engine Hood)-> diam 25 mm   113 987 04 40
Safety hook (Engine Hood)   113 880 00 64
Stop screw (Engine Hood)   100 880 00 17
Grommet, hood release (Engine Hood)   110 997 03 81
Fuel tank (82 ltr.) (Fuel Tank)   113 470 07 01
Brake hose rear left (Brake Lines)   000 428 93 35
Brake hose rear right (Brake Lines)   000 428 31 35->0004282635
Brake hose, front (Brake Lines)   000 428 66 35->1234280535
Clamp (Brake Lines)   000 428 03 73
Brake cable (Pistol Grip Hand Brake)   113 420 00 85
Levers (Pistol Grip Hand Brake)   110 427 01 13
Pin (Pistol Grip Hand Brake)   126 292 00 74
Return spring (Pistol Grip Hand Brake)   198 993 02 10
Hand brake cable LHS 250/280SL (Pistol Grip Hand Brake)   113 420 03 85->1134200785
Hand brake cable RHS 250/280SL (Pistol Grip Hand Brake)   113 420 04 85->113 420 08 85
Fuse, rope to bearing support (Pistol Grip Hand Brake)   000 994 07 51
Cuff purl.br.seilz.an Lagerfl   108 427 05 96
Cuff re.Br.seilz.an Lagerfl.   108 427 06 96
Rubber guide (Fuel Pump)   111 476 03 84
Fuel return line (Fuel Tank)   113 470 02 64
Sealing ring (Propeller Shaft)    184 411 00 80
Rubber mounting for propeller shaft (Propeller Shaft)   180 413 02 12
Ball bearings (Propeller Shaft)   001 981 12 25, 003 981 23 25, 002 981 29 25
Universal joint cross (Propeller Shaft)   111 410 00 31
Plug with filter (Fuel Tank)   111 470 06 86
Gasket (Fuel Tank)   110 471 01 80
Rubber mat, LHS (Lining and Covering)   113 684 09 02
Rubber mat, RHS (Lining and Covering)   113 684 08 02
Rubber buffer (Lining and Covering)   000 987 94 40
Round clamp cover plate on Instrt. (Lining and Covering)   001 988 90 78
Escutcheon, steering lock (Lining and Covering)   110 689 01 80
Rubber ring for escutcheon (Lining and Covering)   110 689 00 98
Moulding, front fender LH   113 698 01 80
Moulding, front fender RH   113 698 02 80
Moulding, RH   113 698 12 80
Link guide (Doors)   121 987 02 37
Opener handle inner LH   1107660319 ?
Plastic insert LHS (Doors)   1087660390
Plastic insert RHS (Doors)   1087660490
Window winder handle (Doors)   110 760 02 02
Spacer washer (Doors)   108 768 01 13
Aluminum moulding, door RHS aluminum moulding   113 728 02 35
Aluminum moulding, door LHS (Doors)   113 728 01 35
Bonnet badge (Interior Appointments)   113 817 00 16
Capsule - chrome-plated (Electrical System Headlamp, Radio)   111 824 00 72
Cap nut (wiper arm on axle)   000 824 11 72
Cigarette lighter insert (Electical System - Taillight)   11 120 825 04 51
Door contact switch (Electical System - Taillight)   000 821 04 52
Headlight 113 without trim ring / repro.   113 820 04 61
Gasket for headlight (Electrical System Headlamp, Radio)   000 826 31 80
Electric pump (Electrical System Headlamp, Radio)   108 869 00 21
Joint cover for front bumper (Rocker Panel And Bumper)   113 885 00 23
Engine mounting (Engine Suspension)   180 220 06 30
Engine mounting (Engine Suspension)   120 223 04 12
Bellow for engine mounts (Engine Suspension)   111 224 00 82
Washer (Engine Suspension)   121 224 00 84
Washer 3 mm thick (Engine Suspension)   316 421 05 52
Washer 5mm thick (Engine Suspension)   136 224 05 66
Stopping plate (Engine Suspension)   121 223 04 31
Rubber buffer (Engine Suspension)   121 987 03 39
Hexagon bolt (Engine Suspension)   127 220 00 71
Protective cap for wiper-indicator switc (Steering)   113 462 00 96
Gasket (Steering)   113 462 02 80
Hub pad black (Steering)   111 460 03 42
Universal joint   113 460 00 57
Twin contact carbon   1074640143
Boot (Steering)   1164620096
Master brake cylinder   002 430 28 01
Grommet (Control)   183 997 00 81
Radiator guard left (Engine Hood)   113 880 03 85
Radiator guard grille, right (Engine Hood)   113 880 04 85
Speedo dial face km/h   ??
Handle,gearshift,black    113 267 00 10
Rubber buffer, lower ctrl arm   111 333 02 65
Bracket, sunvisor'67->,cream-grey    113 811 02 40
Lock washer (Lining, Covering and Screws)   000 994 00 48
Fitting kit for trims 275300 + 275400   275351
Label set, 9 piece, self adh.   299950
Closing disc    113 987 24 44
Push button, black    113 427 00 22
Shock absorber, front (Springs and Suspension)   113 320 00 30
Repair kit torsion bar (Springs and Suspension)   110 320 00 47
Rubber buffer (Front Axle)   112 333 01 65
Repair kit front wheel bearing (Front Axle)   107 330 00 51
Sealing ring (Front Axle)   181 333 01 80
Sealing ring (Front Axle)   120 333 01 80
Conical bead lubrication head   71 412 008 200
Tie rod (Front Axle)   107 330 01 03
Repair kit front axle carrier (Front Axle)   113 586 00 33
Guide rod (Front Axle)   111 330 03 30
Rubber mounting (Front Axle)   110 322 15 85
Drag link, center (Steering)   110 460 02 05
Steering shock absorber (Steering)   000 463 35 32
Steering arm repair kit   126 460 08 19 ?
Rubber mounting 21mm (Springs and Suspension)   110 329 00 85
Rubber mounting top of rear spring 30mm   108 325 01 85
Rubber mounting lower   110 325 01 85
Rubber buffer (Springs and Suspension)   110 320 05 44
Supplement (Springs and Suspension)   113 325 01 84
Shock absorber, rear (Springs and Suspension)   108 326 01 00
Bushing (Rear Axle)   180 351 01 50
Rear axle boot / solid (Rear Axle)   110 357 04 91
Ball bearring (Rear Axle)   001 981 15 25 112 333 01 65
Cylindrical roller bearing for right rear axle shaft (Rear Axle)   000 981 05 06
Rep. kit, rear axle sealing (Rear Axle)   111 350 00 68
Rubber ring (Rear Axle)   180 351 09 86
Expansion plug 20 DIN 443 (Rear Axle)   000 000 004 125->N000000 006531
Hex screw (Rear Axle)   180 997 04 30
Lock (Rear Axle)   180 994 01 12
Rubber mounting (Rear Axle)   110 350 13 75
Rubber mounting (Rear Axle)   111 351 04 48
Rubber mounting (Rear Axle)   110 352 10 65


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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2019, 14:39:49 »
Wow what I list.

My experience is only one restoration but I  finding its best for me to order the parts I’m batches slightly ahead of when I plan on installing them. That way I am able to still return something that is the wrong part or doesn’t fit well for some reason.
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2019, 14:49:10 »
"Restoration". This word can be interpreted different ways.
I have "restored" quite a few vintage motorcycles. One thing I hear a lot is, that people frown upon replacing "old" parts with new, NOS ones. The hardcore restorers say that anybody can bolt together a bunch of new parts, but the true value in a restoration lies in "restoring" the original parts. That is a fine line you walk then.
Some parts can not be saved and some parts are more expensive to restore than a replacement. And I have seen some "over-restored" original parts.
1970/71 280SL Automatic
Sandy Beige
Parchment Leather
Power Steering
Automatic
Hardtop
Heated Tinted Rear Window
German specs
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2019, 15:33:23 »
That list of parts to order will be quite pricey, hopefully you have a good source!
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #15 on: November 13, 2019, 11:43:18 »
Injector pump stuck plunger which is feeding nozzle of the 4th cylinder stuck and the rack does not move – also stuck.
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #16 on: November 16, 2019, 10:55:10 »
After advise dismantling injection pump, clean all parts, assembling and checked. Now will  dismantling again change all gaskets and clean for better view.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2019, 11:59:18 »
I'm loving this story. If I find out who it was in London, Ontario, who let a beautiful Pagoda go rotten like this, I'm going to go pay him a little visit :-)
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #18 on: December 12, 2019, 11:06:49 »
We are moving forward with body work. The rear fenders looked good bet in reality there are filler more than 1 cm thick in the area of rear lamps. It will be necessary to take it off and looks like the car will need new fenders. We put the car on the stand and checked dimension according factory drawings. Afterwards we putted the car on the fixed stand in the welding grill.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2019, 15:51:52 »
Now we are dismantling parts what were removed from the car previously. Very often people ask how deep the restoration goes and the most common answer is "to the last bolt!". I think it not clear answer. At the renovation process we also think about "how deep" we must go. So some photos of mechanism details.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #20 on: December 20, 2019, 15:54:49 »
Some more mechanisms

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2019, 15:57:12 »
More photos of dismantling.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #22 on: October 30, 2020, 10:07:47 »
Some Mercedes Benz 280SL photos of body cleaning from rust using sandblasting and hand tools. It looks like the body repair will take more time than we expected

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« Reply #23 on: October 30, 2020, 10:12:55 »
With the help of hand tools and sand blasting, the body of the Mercedes Benz w113 was cleaned of rust and old paint. After that it was painted with acidic primer paint. Now the car body is undergoing restoration, which we plan to finish by July.
All photos of this project you could see here https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/mb-280sl-blue-2839-photo-gallery/

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #24 on: October 30, 2020, 10:14:31 »
We are continuing the restoration of the Mercedes Benz 280SL body. The doors were put in and the geometry of the body was checked.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #25 on: October 30, 2020, 10:18:39 »
We have completed a major overhaul of the Mercedes Benz 280SL M130 engine. The engine was completely disassembled, all parts were cleaned, necessary old parts were replaced with new ones, galvanized and painted old parts and assembled. We changed the valve guides of the engine and polished the valves. Now the engine is on the stand and we are starting the test. More information on our website at https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/mb-280sl-blue-2839-photo-gallery/

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #26 on: October 30, 2020, 10:20:33 »
Some photos from last week Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body work section

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #27 on: October 30, 2020, 10:23:23 »
This week we achieved more progress towards the finalization of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 bodywork.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #28 on: October 30, 2020, 10:44:12 »
Hi,
great work, thanks for sharing.
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #29 on: October 30, 2020, 10:50:08 »
The sixteenth week of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body restoration took place. It was planned to complete the restoration of the bodywork this month and start its preparations for painting, but it will remain for the next month. Pride is for what we have accomplished and must continue until victory.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #30 on: October 30, 2020, 10:58:39 »
This week we restored the hood of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. We are satisfied with the result. There is always room for the better, but time is beginning to rush us.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #31 on: October 30, 2020, 11:01:48 »
We are moving forward with Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body work. Here are some photos of our progress. In our plans is to finish the bodywork this month.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #32 on: October 30, 2020, 11:03:34 »
We are continuing work on the restoration of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body. Slowly but surely we are moving to complete the bodywork in September.
More information about this project can be found on our website https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/mb-280sl-blue-2839-photo-gallery/

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #33 on: October 30, 2020, 11:09:26 »
This week we did well with the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body. The car's front left wheel arch and trunk area were restored. Now the other side must be prepared. We plan to start tinning and adjusting the car doorways next week.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #34 on: October 30, 2020, 11:15:36 »
This week we will finish the welding of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body and start machining and aligning the external parts. We have to hand over the car for painting by the end of the month. Our goal with Standox Classic support is not to exceed 0.8 mm filler thickness anywhere.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #35 on: October 30, 2020, 11:18:35 »
Last week, we moved forward with the restoration of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body. At the moment, we still have to adapt the headlights, which are being replaced from the US to those that fit the European market.
Full details of this restoration are available on our website: https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/mb-280sl-blue-2839-photo-gallery/

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #36 on: October 30, 2020, 11:21:32 »
We have completed the welding of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body. For the second week we are working on preparing the car body for painting. We smooth out unevenness on surfaces, process welds, adjust gaps and adjust finishing moldings. During the work process, tin and a file are mostly used.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #37 on: October 30, 2020, 11:22:53 »
We have completed the welding of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 body. For the second week we are working on preparing the car body for painting. We smooth out unevenness on surfaces, process welds, adjust gaps and adjust finishing moldings. During the work process, tin and a file are mostly used.
General information about this restoration can be viewed on our website: https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/mb-280sl-blue-2839-photo-gallery/

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #38 on: October 30, 2020, 11:49:20 »
Amazing work, but what a project to start with...

Keep us up-to-date on your progress...

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« Reply #39 on: October 30, 2020, 12:45:46 »
Basically you built a new car. Great craftmanship, look forward to seeing the finished car.
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« Reply #40 on: October 08, 2021, 12:39:01 »
Any update on this restoration? The work is very impressive.
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #41 on: October 08, 2021, 13:22:58 »
Sorry, I will post the update. We are in assembling stage. Kenneled you can see some photos here: https://www.rmw.lv/page/en/assembling-and-tests/

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #42 on: October 12, 2021, 10:00:18 »
This week we finish painting the body of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. We used the Standox Classic painting system and the new Midnight Blue looks great. Only a few places on the door and the hood paint thickness exceeded the specified maximum of 1000μm (1mm).

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #43 on: October 12, 2021, 10:01:05 »
This week we finish painting the body of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. We used the Standox Classic painting system and the new Midnight Blue looks great. Only a few places on the door and the hood paint thickness exceeded the specified maximum of 1000μm (1mm).

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #44 on: October 12, 2021, 10:01:49 »
This week we finish painting the body of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. We used the Standox Classic painting system and the new Midnight Blue looks great. Only a few places on the door and the hood paint thickness exceeded the specified maximum of 1000μm (1mm).

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #45 on: October 12, 2021, 10:02:49 »
This week we finish painting the body of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. We used the Standox Classic painting system and the new Midnight Blue looks great. Only a few places on the door and the hood paint thickness exceeded the specified maximum of 1000μm (1mm).

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #46 on: October 12, 2021, 10:06:12 »
Finally, the most beautiful stage in the restoration of any car has begun - assembly. All mechanisms and units have been restored, the body has been painted and spare parts have been provided. It's been 70 weeks or a year and 4 months since we started renovating this Mercedes Benz 280SL w113.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #47 on: October 12, 2021, 10:14:07 »
We start the process with the installation of engine room units.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #48 on: October 12, 2021, 10:17:31 »
We work in the engine room by installing an air filter and an engine radiator.

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« Reply #49 on: October 12, 2021, 11:32:06 »
Looks beautiful. Please keep the photos coming !
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« Reply #50 on: October 12, 2021, 11:58:35 »
Are these (I see two in the workshop) “your” cars or customer cars? Either way, lucky owner/future owner
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #51 on: October 12, 2021, 12:15:29 »
In total we have three 280SL restoration projects at present moment. They all are our customers cars and we are only restoring them.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #52 on: October 12, 2021, 15:33:31 »
Looks very nice indeed. Hard to tell from the different lighting in the photos- what is the color?
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #53 on: October 12, 2021, 16:41:48 »
Midnight Blue - code 904G

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« Reply #54 on: October 12, 2021, 21:56:00 »
That's it, I am moving to Latvia !
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #55 on: October 12, 2021, 22:01:22 »
Excellent selection, and of course I am a little biased, my 1970 280 SL is 904 (with red leather)
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« Reply #56 on: October 12, 2021, 22:45:34 »
Blue finish looks spectacular!  Outstanding workmanship overall.
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« Reply #57 on: October 12, 2021, 22:58:27 »
Looks great. Very impressive.
Out of curiosity, how many hours do estimate for a restauration like this?
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #58 on: October 13, 2021, 04:10:29 »
Thank you. Average restoration of the w113 take about 1500 hours. This particular restoration project will take little more about 1800 hours.

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« Reply #59 on: October 13, 2021, 17:10:39 »
Thank you. Average restoration of the w113 take about 1500 hours. This particular restoration project will take little more about 1800 hours.

Yup, it’s a lot of work and not everybody understands that.
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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #60 on: October 26, 2021, 18:44:08 »
The assembling process of the Mercedes Benz 280SL w113 continues.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #61 on: October 26, 2021, 18:49:38 »
work in the engine room by installing an air filter and an engine radiator.

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« Reply #62 on: October 26, 2021, 18:51:37 »
work in the engine room by installing an air filter and an engine radiator.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #63 on: October 26, 2021, 18:53:34 »
installing a fuel tank and completing other related work on the underside of the car.

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« Reply #64 on: October 26, 2021, 18:54:25 »
installing a fuel tank and completing other related work on the underside of the car.

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« Reply #65 on: October 26, 2021, 18:56:52 »
We installed the fuel system vent tank and connected the fuel tank.

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« Reply #66 on: October 26, 2021, 18:57:27 »
We installed the fuel system vent tank and connected the fuel tank.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #67 on: October 26, 2021, 18:58:41 »
We installed a repaired vacuum brake booster and some other equipment in the engine compartment of the car.

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« Reply #68 on: October 26, 2021, 18:59:20 »
We installed a repaired vacuum brake booster and some other equipment in the engine compartment of the car.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #69 on: October 31, 2021, 09:51:51 »
We continue assembling Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. This week we did some work inside the car. A few photos with the work done.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #70 on: October 31, 2021, 09:52:29 »
We continue assembling Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. This week we did some work inside the car. A few photos with the work done.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #71 on: October 31, 2021, 09:55:22 »
We continue assembling Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. This week we did some work inside the car. A few photos with the work done.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #72 on: October 31, 2021, 09:56:00 »
We continue assembling Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. This week we did some work inside the car. A few photos with the work done.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #73 on: October 31, 2021, 09:58:28 »
We continue assembling Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. This week we did some work inside the car. A few photos with the work done.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #74 on: October 31, 2021, 10:03:55 »
We continue assembling Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. This week we did some work inside the car. A few photos with the work done..

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #75 on: October 31, 2021, 10:04:16 »
We continue assembling Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. This week we did some work inside the car. A few photos with the work done.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #76 on: October 31, 2021, 10:04:38 »
We continue assembling Mercedes Benz 280SL w113. This week we did some work inside the car. A few photos with the work done.

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Re: 280SL automatic complete restoration
« Reply #77 on: December 01, 2021, 00:20:00 »
Very brave indeed!
Can't wait till the finish.. don't keep us hanging..