Hello to one and all,
I owe you an introduction, as this is my first post. My name's Dave, and I have pulled a 1971 w111 3.5 coupe out of a barn here in the UK, and am slowly putting it back together. I was incredibly lucky to find it. It has been in there for 26 years, and is in remarkable condition, apart from many missing bits that have gone walkabout over the years. It had been restored just prior to layup, and has held up really well. Replacing the missing parts is proving very difficult, expensive and slow, but I'll get there. I also own a 1959 Bristol 406 which is having a large v8 in, and two Volvo amazons, one of which is my daily. The bristol was my love until I found the Merc, now she languishes.
The reason I have joined the group is to try to get some info on a few points that various cars share..for example the rear lights on my car are shared with some w113 models I believe. The rear bulb holders are missing on my car, and the search for some has proven difficult. I found a thread on here discussing the said lights, and I would like to ask a question..on the attached photo, the lights have what appear to be two resistors/diodes? in the casing. The wiring diagram I have for w111's does not have these on. Please could someone explain the purpose of them, and maybe show how they are wired in? I am considering making my own bulb holders and that info would be really helpful, thanks.
My best,
Dave White
