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Mercedespartsjeff

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Almost Done!
« on: October 02, 2011, 20:29:35 »
Hi All,

I am almost done my 65 230SL. Here are some pics. It was a real challenge. Only the Soft Top left which I'm sure will be another challenge!

Jeff

http://www.flickr.com/photos/familyhays/
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thelews

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Re: Almost Done!
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2011, 00:04:02 »
Nice.  Get the black with natural dot coco mats from www.cocomats.com  They also make one for the trunk.
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Enjoy some pictures at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

John - Wisconsin
1967 Early 250 SL Red/Caviar, Manual #1543
1961 190 SL 23K miles
1964 Porsche 356
1970 Porsche 911E
1991 BMW 318is
1966 Jaguar XKE
1971 Alfa Romeo GTV 1750

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Re: Almost Done!
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2011, 01:46:33 »
Jeff,
Your posting was just what I needed to lift my spirits.  I'm within a few days of having my 67 230SL stripped to the bone.  It will go to the body restorer in about a week to put on a rotisserie.  My engine is gone to Metric and my injection pump is gone to Jerry Fairchild Industries.
I'm just about at the bottom of the curve.  It's all up from here and your car inspires me to not get depressed.
Thanks,
Tom Kizer
Quebec
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Apparently late 1966 230SL 4-spd manual (Italian Version)
Owned since 1987 and wrapping up a full rotisserie restoration/modernization.
Was: Papyrus White 717G with Turquoise MBtex 112 and Kinderseat
Is: Dark Blue 332G with Dark Blue Leather (5300, I think)

lurtch

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Re: Almost Done!
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2011, 03:27:34 »
Hi Jeff - - - you have produced a very nice photo set.

Who was the vendor for your carpet set?  Quality Tops out of LA? They supply GAHH with their product. My car is a 66 and I will be doing the carpets soon. I am sure you know from your data card that the 230SL's had rubber floor mats and not carpets?  Who cares? - -  yours look great.

GAWD- - - how  I love those tube headers! Mine were gone before I even got the car. I have a later model M130 engine in it now.

One Suggestion: I would paint the radiator tank and un-paint the coolant tank.

Larry in CA

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Larry Hemstreet  in  N. Cal.

1966  230SL  (restored) Met. Anthracite w/ Maroon leather
1981  300TD-T (Concours condition, 86K, GETRAG 5sp.)
1982  300TD-T (parted out)
1986  560SEC (totaled)
1991  300TE (gifted)
1998  E320 (sold)
2004  E320 wagon (gifted)
2008  CLK550 Cabriolet

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Re: Almost Done!
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2011, 04:26:33 »
Jeff,
it looks tremendous. Have you been documenting all of your efforts? Are more details in other threads? Your experience is a source of inspiration. Good luck with it.
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Peter J
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2018 B250 4matic named Rigel

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Re: Almost Done!
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2011, 14:00:33 »
Car looks great Jeff, and the kitty cat matches the interior soo nicely!
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Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio
1969 Dark Olive 280SL
2002 ML55 AMG (tow vehicle)
2002 SLK32 AMG (350 hp)
1982 300TD Wagon turbo 4spd.
1963 404 Mercedes Unimog (Swedish Army)
1989 flu419 Mercedes Unimog (US Army)
1998 E430
1974 450SLC Rally
1965 220SE Finback

Mercedespartsjeff

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Re: Almost Done!
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2011, 16:22:57 »
Hello all,
Thanks to all for the kind words. It is not a perfect car, but it did turn out nice. There are still some little things that should be rechromed, and some engine adjustment issues but all in all I am very happy.
pj - I have not had much time for documenting here online, but I do have hundreds of pics from start to finish. I will have to sort them out and post a timeline as some point.
lurch - Regarding the carpet set, Star Quality Parts of Md, although I must say that I work there! and I'm not sure about posting commercial ads! Don't want to get in trouble!
Tomnistuff - I'm glad to be of service! Time flies. You will be motoring before you know it!
John - great idea for the mats. Thanks.
Joe - Thanks a great deal to you my friend. And we just got the kitty - she loves the car too!

Jeff

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nikopu

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Re: Almost Done!
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2011, 20:49:31 »
Great pics and a great job! Congrats!
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