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lurtch

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My restoration story video_worth a look
« on: October 07, 2022, 00:11:04 »
Hello All,
 
I spent a good deal of time recently creating an iMovie delineating my 230SL restoration.

This is part one. There are three more still in the works, describing the interior refitting,
the paint job, and a bonus reel of miscellaneous stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJK-Ql31iLM

ENJOY! - -

Larry in CA
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Larry Hemstreet  in  N. Cal.

1966  230SL  Met. Anthracite w/ Maroon leather
1981  300TDT (Concours, 86K w/ GETRAG 5sp)
1982  300TDT (rough and rusty)
1986  560SEC (totaled)
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1998  E320 (sold)
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lreppond

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Re: My restoration story video_worth a look
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2022, 00:39:47 »
Hey Larry.  I love it!   When BB King started to sing his signature hit, I had to laugh…we all have been at that point of self doubt while getting a sleeper back on the road.   Can’t wait to see the other three vids. 
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Re: My restoration story video_worth a look
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2022, 02:25:38 »
Thank you!  I was laughing and crying at the same time.  been exactly there,  done that, have the scars.   Yeah, totally worth it.
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Re: My restoration story video_worth a look
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2022, 02:39:07 »
Great video. Been there as well. Waiting for season 2 and 3.
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Garry

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Re: My restoration story video_worth a look
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2022, 03:25:24 »
Great video Larry,


Many here who can relate to it.


Garry
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Re: My restoration story video_worth a look
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2022, 06:57:32 »
Great video, thanks a lot, waiting for more! :-)
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Re: My restoration story video_worth a look
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2022, 07:47:07 »
Wow, and all in the driveway so far! Seems like it sat with the wrong type of, or way too expired, coolant. Looking forward to the next episode.
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Re: My restoration story video_worth a look
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2022, 14:42:41 »
Well done Larry, perseverance comes to mind!  Lee
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Jonny B

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Re: My restoration story video_worth a look
« Reply #8 on: October 07, 2022, 15:56:21 »
Larry,

Yes, laughed and cried at what you are reporting on. Love the "First trip" in Cali. With the gas prices where they are now, 100 ft may be the new norm!
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