Author Topic: What have you done to your Pagoda today? (Read 443669 times)

rico_vancouver · « **Reply #325 on:** August 04, 2014, 20:57:08 »

I put on my new firewall pad, and finished my custom doggie protector for the back deck.

Jonny B · « **Reply #326 on:** August 05, 2014, 16:55:48 »

Very nice, what do you use the little round chrome piece in the middle of the rear panel for?

rico_vancouver · « **Reply #327 on:** August 05, 2014, 17:12:34 »

That's where Mischa's harness is tethered to when she rides in the "turret" position. And for those cringing at the thought of a hole drilled through the back wall, it was already there - the previous owner had mounted "seat belts" for his infant kids.

KevinC · « **Reply #328 on:** August 05, 2014, 21:16:31 »

That's awesome.

Jonny B · « **Reply #329 on:** August 05, 2014, 21:35:34 »

Ditto to that! Awesome indeed! Great photo

harleydan · « **Reply #330 on:** August 06, 2014, 02:00:20 »

Here is a picture of my pet, Syrus, in the Pagoda. He gathers a lot of attention...only bested when he is in the motorcycle sidecar.

andyburns · « **Reply #331 on:** August 06, 2014, 05:18:25 »

Thats just gold. I love it. Where did you get those goggles from??? I cant wait to let my little miniature schnauzer sit in the back seat when I am up and running.

Peter van Es · « **Reply #332 on:** August 06, 2014, 15:08:59 »

I've some old fashioned looking goggles… Haven't tried them on our labrador yet…

Peter

harleydan · « **Reply #333 on:** August 06, 2014, 23:06:38 »

The dog goggles are called " doggles ". You can get them at various pet stores or on eBay. And you can also get them in various sizes and colors. I got those on eBay. Below is a picture of him in the motorcycle sidecar with his "doggles".

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #334 on:** August 07, 2014, 12:48:38 »

These two pictures are priceless, Denny! I love the goggles

mnahon · « **Reply #335 on:** August 09, 2014, 22:56:31 »

Changed my shocks all around. Chose Bilsteins based on various comments on this forum. I'm pretty sure the ones I took out were original. They're so covered in grime it would take me a while to clean them enough to see. They were still doing a reasonable job of damping and the front ones still had some air springiness.

But the difference in driving is big. The car feels much smoother and also feels much better and more predictable in handling. I had already changed all the rubber front and back last winter (subframe mounts, engine mounts, trailing arm rubber, etc). At this point, the car feels as good as any good modern car. I think that's pretty amazing for a nearly 50-year old car. Wish I could say the same about myself

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Cees Klumper · « **Reply #336 on:** August 10, 2014, 06:50:46 »

Makes me wonder again whether I should be looking to change my springs. I think those are still original, and I never learned whether they wear out or not. Seems like they might.

Anyways, I put in a new battery. After some research, I chose the Bosch silver S4 005 type. €85 in the local (France) LeClerc supermarket. This type of course because of the specifications (AH and CCA) but also the dimensions and location of the + and - posts, and the brand itself, which has a good reputation and because Bosch supplied many parts to our cars originally as well. Perfect fit and hopefully many years of service ahead.

tel76 · « **Reply #337 on:** August 10, 2014, 11:11:34 »

Cees,
Will the original MB clamp fit with this battery ?

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #338 on:** August 10, 2014, 13:23:42 »

Hi Eric - if you mean the metal frame that slips over the top and holds the battery in place by means of the two 'hooks' then, yes, it does fit perfectly. I checked the dimensions of this battery on the Bosch site to make sure that it would be just about the same as the original dimensions, and it is.

Bit fiddly to get the front hook to slip into its seat, since you have to basically do it by feel, but that's not the fault of the battery.

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #339 on:** August 10, 2014, 13:30:33 »

Then today I gave the car a thorough wash and cleaning, and especially cleaned/polished the plastic soft top rear window with this special Meguiar's product (first a cleaner, then a polish) - always love how that window comes out looking new. Also checked the tire pressure (only one tire had lost a bit of its pressure since the last time I checked, which was probably last fall!) and took a leasurely drive here in the French countryside. I noticed again how the exhaust note, on the stainless system I put in in 2004, is very nice, even with the top down at higher speeds and not raspy or loud at all. Purchased the system, complete front to back, at Van Dijk's for (then) 685 euros and of course being stainless it still looks like new now 10 years later.

Jkalplus1 · « **Reply #340 on:** August 10, 2014, 15:15:35 »

Changed two muffler holder O-Ring donuts that were broken, with the 107 substitute part from the dealer, no problem. Replaced clutch and brake pedal covers after trimming the extra rubber, easy fit after boiling them a few minutes. Prepped the car for today's car show. Chatting with the other exhibitors. Nice and sunny.

Flyair · « **Reply #341 on:** August 12, 2014, 22:25:55 »

After keeping 4 years my alloy rims in storage, I bought new Vredestein 185R14 tyres a few months ago and this morning I finally crossed the river and have both assembled and installed on my Pagoda. New look and new feel.
Without trying to find difference where there is none or little, I must say however that the car handles superbly, especially when cornering. I also noticed much softer breaking and general softer sensations. New rubber that must be

In fact, my previous tyres were still in excellent condition (Uniroyal 195 with white strip), but their age got me somewhat nervous.

In general, I am very pleased although I recognise that for some occasions I definitely plan to put back the old rims.

Here is the result

Garry · « **Reply #342 on:** August 15, 2014, 02:57:21 »

Finally had the hard top painted in correct colour. Now the hub caps to be done next.

Garry

Iconic · « **Reply #343 on:** August 15, 2014, 12:41:09 »

Garry,
Great move. The combination is spectacular !

Cees Klumper · « **Reply #344 on:** August 15, 2014, 15:34:02 »

Beautiful color combination and, yes, when I saw another photo you posted this morning I immediately thought: 'now for the hub caps'! I love the two-tone, which is why it is also in my avatar...

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #345 on:** August 15, 2014, 22:01:59 »

Very nice Garry! love it ... your car colour is close to mine is it also colour code 903 H?

Garry · « **Reply #346 on:** August 15, 2014, 22:57:21 »

No, its the perfect classic, extremely hard to find, highly sought after, highly prized and priced 334G with 350H top.

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #347 on:** August 16, 2014, 00:16:41 »

Now Garry, Thanks for the colour code info. the top looks real sharp! Now I do agree with all you said in your last post, however, should we not replace prized with treasured when we describe your fine car?

unless of course you are thinking of someones sheepdog

no pun intended

(prized adjective ... his prized sheepdog: treasured, precious, cherished, much loved, beloved, valued, esteemed, highly regarded).

Garry · « **Reply #348 on:** August 16, 2014, 07:56:11 »

Prized,

And treasured

andyburns · « **Reply #349 on:** August 16, 2014, 07:58:19 »

Very cool Gary, did you win those this weekend.

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