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Garry

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Re: 1967 250SL Automatic Restoration
« Reply #25 on: February 19, 2018, 20:29:53 »
I believe they were cad plated, and were done on my engine rebuild by the restoration workshop.


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Re: 1967 250SL Automatic Restoration
« Reply #26 on: February 20, 2018, 00:10:48 »
If those are coolant pipes (to expansion tank or return from heat exchanger) then they should be black. I don't think they are visible in Garry's photos since they mount on the inner fender.
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Alfred
1964 230SL manual 4-speed 568H signal red
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Re: 1967 250SL Automatic Restoration
« Reply #27 on: February 20, 2018, 00:47:29 »
Thanks, Guys. I couldn't remember why the ones I asked about got painted black and thought maybe some sort of mix up but I guess I got it right. Packaging up all the yellow bits now.

Thanks for the engine pics, pretty engine. I wonder if mine will ever look like that...  :)
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Re: 1967 250SL Automatic Restoration
« Reply #28 on: February 20, 2018, 07:45:48 »
I too believe they are black but seeing as plating is relativly inexpensive you might want to consider having them plated for corrosion protection on the inside then respraying them black.
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Garry

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Re: 1967 250SL Automatic Restoration
« Reply #29 on: February 20, 2018, 08:31:30 »
Alfred,


I think your right of course, they are the coolant pipes in black. I was thinking they were the cad pipes on the lower part of the engine.


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Melbourne/ Kyneton, Brisbane. Australia
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
2005 MB A200
2006 MB B200
2019 Izuzu DMax 4x4 Slide-on camper.
2022 Volvo XC40 Electric
2024 Volvo EX30 Electric
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