Author Topic: What have you done to your Pagoda today? (Read 445017 times)

Shvegel · « **Reply #725 on:** April 26, 2018, 17:58:32 »

I named the engines on the boat after two strong women. Thelma and Louise.

66andBlue · « **Reply #726 on:** April 26, 2018, 21:04:50 »

Quote from: Shvegel on April 26, 2018, 17:58:32

I named the engines on the boat after two strong women. Thelma and Louise.

Just don't follow them and drive your boat over the cliff!

Atazman · « **Reply #727 on:** April 26, 2018, 23:58:13 »

I "topped up" my A/C system. Nice! Now ready for the hot days.

Shvegel · « **Reply #728 on:** April 27, 2018, 01:33:44 »

Wow! 30 degrees is cold.

doitwright · « **Reply #729 on:** April 27, 2018, 02:50:34 »

That is a 60 degree temperature differential. Do you plan to sell ice cream from your car?

Jordan · « **Reply #730 on:** May 15, 2018, 13:25:12 »

Yesterday took a 3+ hr drive to Dan's place (Benz Barn) where he then proceeded to replace my rockers, ball studs and lash caps. It was obvious they needed replacing as the studs weren't round any more. So I guess this is more what Dan did to my Pagoda. Then drove the 3+ hours home. Was a good day. Shelly was kind enough to even provide coffee and lunch. That is what you call customer service.

While there, Dan showed me a 250SE engine he just completed rebuilding that went into a 230SL. Looked beautiful. Some pics.

MichaelB. · « **Reply #731 on:** May 15, 2018, 17:25:38 »

I am nearly done reassembling after a year in paint

CCollum · « **Reply #732 on:** May 15, 2018, 18:38:07 »

Stunning!

johnk · « **Reply #733 on:** May 16, 2018, 03:23:49 »

neelyrc · « **Reply #734 on:** May 16, 2018, 12:00:48 »

Looks spectacular! Great job.

MichaelB. · « **Reply #735 on:** May 17, 2018, 00:49:56 »

Quote from: CCollum on May 15, 2018, 18:38:07

Stunning!

Quote from: johnk on May 16, 2018, 03:23:49

Wow!

Quote from: neelyrc on May 16, 2018, 12:00:48

Looks spectacular! Great job.

Holy smokes! I did not expect that. Thanks guys, really. You just made a old man pretty proud. I should have the rest of the trim & windshield in it shortly. Thanks again.

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #736 on:** May 17, 2018, 01:04:58 »

Quote from: MichaelB. on May 17, 2018, 00:49:56

Holy smokes! I did not expect that. Thanks guys, really. You just made a old man pretty proud. I should have the rest of the trim & windshield in it shortly. Thanks again.

You should be proud, it really looks great. It looks like it is already drivable, so if you take it for a spin now you can experience first-hand the joys of what one British automotive journalist called "the wind in your hair, sun in your eyes and bugs in your teeth!"

Montreal V8 · « **Reply #737 on:** May 20, 2018, 15:34:59 »

Finally finished installing earlier "hard "door pockets. The flimsy elastic things foisted upon the last of the 280SLs were not, in my opinion, worthy of the Mercedes brand. I knew this was not a straightforward job, and great care must be taken, as all the mounting holes are in entirely different positions. Also, of course, the door panels have to be recovered. The end result was well worthwhile as far as I was concerned. Also, a little while back, replaced the "split" rear axle cover with a "solid" one. A little time consuming, but, again, worth the effort - I had no faith in the split thing !!

thelews · « **Reply #738 on:** May 20, 2018, 16:50:00 »

Quote from: MichaelB. on May 15, 2018, 17:25:38

I am nearly done reassembling after a year in paint

Car is beautiful, but I think I'm more impressed with the shop!

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #739 on:** May 20, 2018, 16:55:45 »

no one likes my engine.........

mnahon · « **Reply #740 on:** May 20, 2018, 18:34:38 »

I installed a Nardi steering wheel. With the original large wheel and automatic transmission, the car is a cruiser does not feel much like a sportscar.

The smaller Nardi wheel gives the car quite a different (sportier) feel. Now I just need a manual transmission...

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #741 on:** May 22, 2018, 00:46:45 »

Quote from: Benz Dr. on May 20, 2018, 16:55:45

no one likes my engine.........

It's a beautiful engine - and I wish I could have seen the whole thing! But I was even more impressed with your header tank - complete with sticker!

Jordan · « **Reply #742 on:** May 22, 2018, 13:14:56 »

Quote from: Mike Hughes on May 22, 2018, 00:46:45

It's a beautiful engine - and I wish I could have seen the whole thing! But I was even more impressed with your header tank - complete with sticker!

Here are some more pictures Mike. Didn't take an entire engine pic but took them in pieces in case I wanted to take a closer look at something.

merrill · « **Reply #743 on:** May 22, 2018, 20:08:16 »

hi
I just finished re veneering the dash wood, installing new MB tex seat covers (GAHH) , new wheel skins on steering wheel and re upholstered the horn pad in mb tex.

114015 · « **Reply #744 on:** May 22, 2018, 22:14:59 »

3 x Oil change (engine, gearbox, differential), lube job,
another turnsignal switch,
a few minor here's and there's.

Still missing valve job, some adjustments on dash board and a thorough wash.

Did do a + 600 kms test drive though ...

Achim

MichaelB. · « **Reply #745 on:** May 23, 2018, 17:44:18 »

Absolutely lovey guys.

So I put the windshield in mine yesterday... Then patiently assembled all of the associated trim and wood around the glass, only then realizing that I had forgotten the a-pilar chrome trim that fits under the windshield seal! Arrrrgh. $:-\$

So back out came the glass ~ and all of the associated trim.

Today I reinstalled the windshield & assembled it all over again. Good thing I like this car

Only the side deco remains uninstalled.

Peter h · « **Reply #746 on:** May 23, 2018, 19:13:03 »

Looks fantastic, great car.
Peter

J. Huber · « **Reply #747 on:** May 27, 2018, 20:35:40 »

Well, moved over here after hi-jacking Shvegel's Cheap Tires thread (sorry!)...

So today I decided to take a nice spirited drive with the new Hankooks. Seemed to handle pretty nice. I do not have power-steering -- and the car is always pretty tight. But yes, nice improvement!

And, while the whitewalls won the popular election, I had to think long and hard when theLews cast a negative vote! In a meritocracy such as ours, JL carries a lot of weight -- as his car is awesome... but I went with the masses nonetheless. Thanks all.

MichaelB. · « **Reply #748 on:** May 27, 2018, 21:22:13 »

Quote from: J. Huber on May 27, 2018, 20:35:40

And, while the whitewalls won the popular election, I had to think long and hard when theLews cast a negative vote! In a meritocracy such as ours, JL carries a lot of weight -- as his car is awesome... but I went with the masses nonetheless. Thanks all.

Winning! Looks wonderful. (I was a W/W yes vote)

49er · « **Reply #749 on:** May 27, 2018, 22:15:08 »

Quote from: J. Huber on May 27, 2018, 20:35:40

So today I decided to take a nice spirited drive with the new Hankooks. Seemed to handle pretty nice. I do not have power-steering -- and the car is always pretty tight. But yes, nice improvement!

And, while the whitewalls won the popular election, I had to think long and hard when theLews cast a negative vote! In a meritocracy such as ours, JL carries a lot of weight -- as his car is awesome... but I went with the masses nonetheless. Thanks all.

Hey James, we were out and about today as well (posted a couple of Pics in the photo section). The tires look great. Has the car always had BW tires? As I recall it was pretty rare to see BW's (at least in So Cal) when these cars were new. Car came with Conti WW's, put thin WW Michelins a few years later that lasted unto when i got the car running again. Fisk Classics now. Cheap tires but look Ok IMO.

John

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