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Vince Canepa

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Ch. #001543 engine
« on: July 26, 2007, 19:17:45 »
Photo of the engine in my 250SL.

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Vince Canepa
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harleydan

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Re: Ch. #001543 engine
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2007, 20:25:04 »
Vince,

That is one good looking engine.  Congratulations....very well done.  What are some of the specific cleaners, conditioners, polishes, protectants, secrets, etc. that you use to maintain the ways the engine looks?

Cheers and thanks,
Danny
1970 280SL silver Euro 4-speed
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Vince Canepa

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Re: Ch. #001543 engine
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2007, 05:12:36 »
I have never used anything but soap and water or citrus degreaser for maintenance.  If I had a repair to a specific item and it was greasy, I used paint thinner for initial cleanup.

Many years ago I had the cadmium plating redone and I polished the valve cover (by hand - no machines).  Other than that no real secrets.  I guess the key was maintaining it from the start - I owned the car for 36 years.

Vince Canepa
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Jonny B

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Re: Ch. #001543 engine
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2007, 19:28:57 »
Indeed! Very nicely done!

Jonny B
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gnj588d

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Re: Ch. #001543 engine
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2007, 14:47:24 »
Its a credit to you,for keeping it in such top knotch condition. Mike Rutledge 66 230sl
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W113SL

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Re: Ch. #001543 engine
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2007, 06:50:52 »
Vince:  Nice to finally see your engine comopartment.  It looks great!  Is the firewall pad original? It almost looks like the later 280 style pad whoch is more durable than the 230/250 pad. What is the VIN number?

Pete Lesler
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Vince Canepa

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Re: Ch. #001543 engine
« Reply #6 on: August 17, 2007, 09:31:35 »
Peter - It is the later pad.  I replaced the pad in the early 70's and that is what M-B was selling at the time.  The chassis number is 113.043-10-001543.

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