Author Topic: Any recommendations for a trusted old-school MB mechanic in the DFW area  (Read 1335 times)

McBenz

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Was looking to see if any body knows of an old-school Mercedes mechanic/shop in the DFW area. I used to have my 65 230 SL serviced by Arthur's Mercedes Repair shop in Carrollton, TX, almost 15 years ago... Arthur's shop no longer exists.  I've actually done most of my work myself over the years... replacing hoses, bushings, fluid changes, new shocks, brakes, fuel tank etc. I enjoy taking things apart and then putting it back together. I learned the basics on this very car when I was a kid.

I haven't attempted anything too difficult, but would like to know that I have a "real" mechanic in the area to use as a safety net, in case I end up with extra parts or brake something that I can't just krazy glue back... I can't see myself tasking the car to the local MB dealership to get worked on. I have sneakers older than any of their mechanics.  Doubt they  even have a timing light in their shop.

Anyway, just joined the group as a full member. Looking forward in picking you guys' brain on the W113.
1965 230 SL (Family Owned Since June 1965)
1974 Porsche 914 2.0L
2000 LX470 100 Series LandCruiser

JamesL

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Hello and welcome
The search function is your friend on this one.
Quick search and the same names came up a couple of times
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=5225.msg32491#msg32491
https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=28173.msg210526#msg210526
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McBenz

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Thanks James, I appreciate it.
1965 230 SL (Family Owned Since June 1965)
1974 Porsche 914 2.0L
2000 LX470 100 Series LandCruiser

Benz Dr.

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I would try to contact Will Samples.
1966 230SL 5 speed, LSD, header pipes, 300SE distributor, ported, polished and balanced, AKA  ''The Red Rocket ''
Dan Caron's SL Barn

1970  3.5 Coupe
1961  190SL
1985   300CD  Turbo Coupe
1981  300SD
2013  GMC  Sierra
1965  230SL
1967 250SL
1970 280SL
1988 560SEC

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