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Garry

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Hard Top Finished
« on: June 05, 2009, 10:14:17 »
Its only taken me 5 years to finally finished the hard top restoration. (except for one small chrome clip)
Dark Olive 291H with Light Ivory 670H Top
Fitted it and took it out for a 100 mile spin to celebrate today.  Like a new car
« Last Edit: June 05, 2009, 10:19:23 by Garry »
Garry Marks
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MichaelB.

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Re: Hard Top Finished
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2009, 11:29:28 »
That looks terrific!

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Re: Hard Top Finished
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2009, 11:51:17 »
Great! You should bring it along to the PUB  ;)

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Re: Hard Top Finished
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2009, 12:44:33 »
I would but they won't let me bring it as hand luggage.

Am going thru London the weekend before on the way to PUB,  should catch up for a beer?

Garry
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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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Re: Hard Top Finished
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2009, 13:37:24 »
PM sent
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Re: Hard Top Finished
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2009, 17:22:59 »
Congratulations ! That is a fantastic color combination and a fantastic way to celebrate.
1970 280 SL Automatic, USA version, Grey-Blue (906G/906G), Blue leather (245)
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Re: Hard Top Finished
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2009, 19:35:46 »
Nice! I really like the combo! Almost makes me want to put my hard-top back on... almost. (its only June!)
James
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Re: Hard Top Finished
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2009, 06:53:06 »
The color combination looks great

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Re: Hard Top Finished
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2009, 02:10:23 »
Great combo!  Looks good.  Love the plates.

Chris