Author Topic: Dutch 230 SL Pagode 1965 restoration project (Read 88510 times)

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #100 on:** February 20, 2019, 19:08:47 »

The sheet work will be made as smooth as possible, so a minimum of filler will be necessary.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #101 on:** February 21, 2019, 21:04:19 »

A lot of the small parts have become like new again.

BlackJack · « **Reply #102 on:** February 22, 2019, 11:56:55 »

How did you get them so clean?

114015 · « **Reply #103 on:** February 22, 2019, 21:26:09 »

Well,
I think Eric's parts are already non-yellow cad (or zinc) plated.

Achim

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #104 on:** February 26, 2019, 20:37:11 »

The brake adjusting plates had to be fixed at the pins again.
I made a tool to press the spring together with the plate in position.
After welding I grinded off the excess material.
And finally put this side in the paint.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #105 on:** February 26, 2019, 22:09:28 »

Cool you made it!

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #106 on:** February 27, 2019, 18:36:44 »

I've been working on assembly of the front brakes.
The RH back side of the car is already smooth, the LH side is in progress but nearly ready.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #107 on:** February 28, 2019, 20:04:49 »

No yellow plating of calipers?

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #108 on:** February 28, 2019, 20:45:49 »

Not everything indeed.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #109 on:** March 02, 2019, 14:42:27 »

All dents from the body have been removed now.
But like the trunk lid, the bonnet is also pretty dented.

andyburns · « **Reply #110 on:** March 02, 2019, 20:49:17 »

Is that from media blasting. That operator should have been sacked.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #111 on:** March 02, 2019, 21:18:29 »

Quote from: andyburns on March 02, 2019, 20:49:17

Is that from media blasting. That operator should have been sacked.

I don't know what the cause was, it was done before I bought it and filled with bondo. $:-\$

johnk · « **Reply #112 on:** March 03, 2019, 01:32:08 »

i woder if an experienced metal worker cold shrink the alumunum?

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #113 on:** March 03, 2019, 08:32:42 »

Quote from: johnk on March 03, 2019, 01:32:08

i woder if an experienced metal worker cold shrink the alumunum?

I found one who is specialised in aluminum, so in a few weeks we will know.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #114 on:** March 03, 2019, 20:49:54 »

The heat exchanger is also like new again.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #115 on:** March 10, 2019, 18:44:29 »

I am amazed about how complex the lock and window mechanism is, inside the doors!

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #116 on:** March 12, 2019, 19:46:23 »

Cleaning parts gives a lot of satisfaction.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #117 on:** March 12, 2019, 20:03:40 »

I feel exactly the same way about it!

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #118 on:** March 14, 2019, 19:58:53 »

I bought a set NOS tools for the Pagode.
Of course with the intention never to use it.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #119 on:** March 14, 2019, 20:30:54 »

Well, I do not want to ruin the party or appear not polite, but... you might want to check Technical Manual on Tool Set.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #120 on:** March 15, 2019, 09:27:59 »

You can't ruin my party, because I like the tools and don't buy stuff to make someone else happy.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #121 on:** March 15, 2019, 10:14:12 »

ok, a bit of relief then...
The tools are indeed in a very nice condition!

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #122 on:** March 17, 2019, 17:23:55 »

I cleaned a lot of parts of the dashboard which were covered with MB-Tex.
Now I will try to find new MB-Tex (or similar) with the color code 2102 (white gray).

Peter · « **Reply #123 on:** March 17, 2019, 21:15:29 »

Hi Eric,

Maybe you should have a look at https://cabrio.de/en/interiors-khm/genuine-leather-interiors
They sell Leather (dashboard coverings) in all official w113 colors.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #124 on:** March 18, 2019, 07:53:54 »

Quote from: Peter on March 17, 2019, 21:15:29

Hi Eric,

Maybe you should have a look at https://cabrio.de/en/interiors-khm/genuine-leather-interiors
They sell Leather (dashboard coverings) in all official w113 colors.

OK Thank you!

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