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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Photo Gallery => Topic started by: Jazn on December 14, 2006, 21:16:03

Title: Before and after pics of front end rebuild
Post by: Jazn on December 14, 2006, 21:16:03
Just wanted to say thanks for all the helpful comments and advice from this board.  This wouldn't have been possible without you guys.
Thanks again
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Title: Re: Before and after pics of front end rebuild
Post by: Tom230sl on December 15, 2006, 10:31:08
Great job!  Looks very professional, plus you can take satisfaction in knowing that the "nice and tight" feeling up front is sweet reward for all your labors.
Title: Re: Before and after pics of front end rebuild
Post by: Jazn on December 15, 2006, 17:23:04
quote:
Originally posted by Douglas

Really nice work. Just curious -- what kind of black paint did you use?
Douglas Kim
New York
USA

Douglas
All of the subframe parts were powder coated.  I had the actual subframe powder coated at a 65% semi-gloss along with the upper and lower A-arms.  Other parts were coated with a flat black or 30% gloss.  I just went with my gut, not sure if this is the way it was from the factory, but it sure looks nice and the powder coating will stand the test of time.
Feel free to ask me anything about the disassembly and re-assembly process.
Jason
Title: Re: Before and after pics of front end rebuild
Post by: J. Huber on December 15, 2006, 17:43:12
quote:
Originally posted by Jazn
Feel free to ask me anything about the disassembly and re-assembly process.
Jason

Ok...Can you do mine next?
James
63 230SL
Title: Re: Before and after pics of front end rebuild
Post by: Jazn on December 15, 2006, 18:39:13
quote:
Originally posted by J. Huber

quote:
Originally posted by Jazn
Feel free to ask me anything about the disassembly and re-assembly process.
Jason

Ok...Can you do mine next?
James
63 230SL

James
Um, I guess I should have defined help, but sure, whenever you are ready to begin, I can help you through it. Unfortunately, I have to get out to Seattle and start doing some cancer research with Amgen, lots to do in that arena with little time to do it.  Honestly, I went about it all wrong, i just dove in and started taking things apart.  I did document things along the way with digital photos and notes, which did help with the re-assembly.  But it is not to hard, as long as you have a jack, six jack stands and a basic knowledge of mechanics, you can do it.  Dr. Benz on this site is an invaluable resource which I would recommend making offerings to.  I have many more pics of the whole ordeal, so if you want any, just ask.
Thanks
Jason