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ctaylor738

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Project 280SL Back from Body Shop
« on: August 02, 2010, 12:23:22 »
The 280SL arrived early Saturday morning, back from Dover, Delaware, and looking good in its original DB 181.  I am very satisfied with Mayhorn and hope my skills will match their work.

Gernold is sending me a package of seals, gaskets, grommets, firewall pad, rebuilt heater core, etc. so I can start installing the wiring harness and getting the engine compartment ready for the engine install.
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Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

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Re: Project 280SL Back from Body Shop
« Reply #1 on: August 02, 2010, 13:00:31 »
Having seen the car in person, I must say I am impressed with the paint.  Will be a spectacular car.
« Last Edit: August 02, 2010, 13:05:50 by Tom »
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1971 280sl Tunis Beige Metallic

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Re: Project 280SL Back from Body Shop
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2010, 21:42:06 »
Great color
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Re: Project 280SL Back from Body Shop
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2010, 18:18:45 »
Hello Chuck!

DB 181?? That's light beige.
I think your car was originally DB 180 silver-grey metallic because that's what the car looks like now.

180. One of my favourite colors.
Very well done!

Best
Achim
(ex-DB180  :'()
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Re: Project 280SL Back from Body Shop
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2010, 18:32:27 »
Thanks for the good catch, Achim.  It was a senior moment - my fintail is 181.
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Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

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Re: Project 280SL Back from Body Shop
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2010, 19:25:47 »
Looks stunning!  And it looks like you had a nice example to start with based on the myriad of spotwelds!  Curious if you used Glasurit 2-stage paint or a U.S. supplied company?
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Re: Project 280SL Back from Body Shop
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2010, 19:19:46 »
The right fender was replaced, and some dent work was done on the left, but otherwise original.

The paint is Diamont from BASF - urethane base, plus clear.
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Chuck Taylor
1963 230SL #00133
1970 280SL #13027 (restored and sold)
1966 230SL #15274 (sold)
1970 280SL #14076 (sold)
Falls Church VA

hauser

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Re: Project 280SL Back from Body Shop
« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2010, 04:23:45 »
BASF had a Gullwing done for them using their paint of course.
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