Author Topic: Making progress - 67 230SL (Read 21313 times)

filipiuk · « **on:** January 16, 2010, 19:21:12 »

Below is a link to photos of my 67 230SL which I am having restored here in Poland. This was not a smart purchase but we are working to bring the car back to a decent condition. Sorry for not posting photos but I could not reduce the size, even after reading the FAQ

http://www.flickr.com/photos/46604836@N03/show/

IXLR8 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2010, 21:35:25 »

Hi Mike--

Great job!

It appears on your seats that you replaced the "horsehair" with foam. Could you provide a little more information on that--what type and size foam pieces did you use for the seat and backrest? Did you cut them to emulate the "horsehair", that is, cut the notches that fit over the seat frame, or do the foam pieces just ride on the frame?

Thanks in advance.

Joe

Norm · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2010, 21:43:37 »

Looks like there will be another pristine 230 SL back on the road when you are finished.

It also looks like you are going back to an original color but it is hard to determine the exact color from pictures. Is that 162 Blue Grey?

Please keep the pictures coming so that we can track your progress.

Norm
66 230 SL Blue Grey

Jonny B · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2010, 22:13:25 »

I was also curious about the color, quite nice, but which is it. The computer monitor just does not do a decent job on that kind of stuff.

Dahlknudsen · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2010, 11:51:39 »

Hi

Seem to be a good job the shop is doing.

I have been thinking about sending my car to Poland for a small fresh-up.

Can you tell us more about the firm doing the restoration are they mercedes specialists?

Thanks...

filipiuk · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2010, 12:40:52 »

I will post the details from the data card tomorrow. The guy working on the car has a small shop with a couple of guys working for him. He is very detailed, reasonably priced and has restored a couple of Mercedes, in addition to mine. He is currently working on a Rolls Royce a friend owns. I plan on sending him my 55 Thunderbird to work on when the 230 is finished. Send me a PM and I will send you his details. He is located just outside of Warsaw.

Ulf · « **Reply #6 on:** January 18, 2010, 10:26:22 »

It must be a great feeling (although probably not cheap) to see your car coming back to life to your exact specification.

filipiuk · « **Reply #7 on:** January 18, 2010, 16:27:37 »

The color code is 162 Blue Grey and 158 White Grey. I hope to post better photos soon.

Mike

filipiuk · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2010, 16:19:50 »

Here are the latest photos, we hope to be finished by April or May.

Mike

jeffc280sl · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2010, 19:36:23 »

Beautiful job! Looks like brand new.

Gold Wing Motors · « **Reply #10 on:** March 18, 2010, 16:51:59 »

It is looking great! I just started a similar project? How long has it taken you so far?

filipiuk · « **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:59:42 »

Good luck with your project. We have been working on this for just under 18 months and are in the final month or so. Am just posting more photos and hope to have the motor in by the end of next week.

Mike

filipiuk · « **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:05:22 »

Latest photos:

filipiuk · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2010, 08:07:56 »

More recent photos:

graphic66 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 02, 2010, 13:24:57 »

Let me know if you find a source for the strap type clamps that hold the parking brake cables to the axle tubes. I did an axle rebuild and cannot find the OEM style clamps. Looks great so far.

bpossel · « **Reply #15 on:** April 02, 2010, 16:30:57 »

I'm sure that Dave Gallon can get the strapping material for you. When I redid mine, I got it through the Classic Center because I didnt know Dave at that time.
Bob

filipiuk · « **Reply #16 on:** April 04, 2010, 18:57:30 »

I will check on the cable and come back to you as to where we found it.

Mike

filipiuk · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2010, 16:21:04 »

Below is a recent photo:

Jonny B · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2010, 21:04:06 »

Looks very nice indeed!

w113dude · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2010, 21:12:45 »

oooohhh MaMa, if it had a chain around it and weighed 1000 pound less could ware it as a jewelry.

Beatiful

filipiuk · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2010, 09:02:24 »

Have been very slow in posting photos lately. Now only two weeks to go and we will be on the road. Has been a long 18 months but has hopefully been worth the wait. Mike

RobMarks · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2010, 10:10:30 »

that first day out will certainly be worth the wait and ever day you take it out will be a special one!.

Congrats on some hard work that will be all worthwhile

Look forward to seeing some pics when it is on the road

cheers rob

Rolland · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2010, 13:52:14 »

This is the first time I've looked over your posts and all the pics since I've been a member. Very impressive detailed work you've done and should be proud of!!

Rolland

114015 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 10, 2010, 21:45:45 »

Hey Filipiuk,

Extremely well done so far! Congratulations!

I've got one question,
you posted pictures of your distributor before and after rebuilt.
Please, what did you do to the vacuum unit of the distributor? This looks cadmium plated to me.
Please, did you just replate it (I always believed that is not possible with this unit) or is it a new one?

Thanks a lot
and I am looking forward to more pics and news on your progress.

Best,
Achim

filipiuk · « **Reply #24 on:** August 11, 2010, 15:50:54 »

Achim,

I checked with my mechanic, it was cleaned, polished and zinc-plated. Hope this helps with your question.

Mike

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