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Before pictures
« on: March 01, 2013, 23:04:20 »
 Have seen a lot of "before" pictures of member's cars so I thought I would post a few of my car taken back in May of 2010 after the car had basically sat covered in our garage(s) for 18 years with only 664 miles accumulated since 1981 and it's trip down to be "re born" at Ernies. I kept the wheel covers home and the Michelin tires were brand new back in '99 with zero miles but had to be replaced. Wrong size anyway:-)

John
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77217 miles
7280 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010

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Re: Before pictures
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2013, 01:55:33 »
Even in the before pictures it still looks great and I just love it.

An absolute credit to you John in maintaining it in such great condition through out its life.

Garry
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1969 MB 280SL 5 speed RHD SOLD.
1965 MB 230SL Auto RHD Lt Blue 334G, Top 350H, Tourist Delivery.
1972 MB 280CE Auto RHD 906G
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Re: Before pictures
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2013, 02:22:00 »
what's that corrugated metal object in front of the brake booster?
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Re: Before pictures
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2013, 02:39:36 »
what's that corrugated metal object in front of the brake booster?

 It was an electronic "gizmo" that I bought out of a J.C. Whitney  catelolog back in the very early 70's that was supposed to simulate an electronic ignition system and "improve performance".  Made no difference whatsoever and is no longer on the car:-)

John
1969 280SL 003820
Un Restored, All Original, including the paint
Original Owner, Purchased September 18, 1968
4 speed manual, PS. 77217 miles
7280 miles since awoken from her 20+ yr "nap" in 2010