Author Topic: Dutch 230 SL Pagode 1965 restoration project (Read 88536 times)

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #200 on:** February 04, 2020, 16:44:45 »

Quote from: doitwright on February 03, 2020, 20:55:34

In your photo showing your AC components I did not see the compressor mounting bracket. I see the Adapter plate for the rotary compressor. Do you plan to use the big beast bracket or one sourced from a sedan? The sedan bracket allows mounting the alternator in its original non-AC car location. The big beast bracket requires you to move the alternator up and place the compressor in the alternator position. Most find that the big bracket makes servicing the engine more challenging. Using The sedan bracket also requires a different upper thermostat housing with a taller neck so the radiator hose can clear the sedan bracket.

There is a change of plans, I'm selling the restored dashboard unit.
Because the missing parts are not easy to find and I need the money for the project.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #201 on:** April 04, 2020, 14:40:13 »

Fortunately there is something new to show from the 230SL, the bodywork is now completely smooth and primed.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #202 on:** May 06, 2020, 08:41:06 »

Glad there is some news from the paint shop, the inside has a new color.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #203 on:** May 06, 2020, 13:11:03 »

Great there is progress!

So interior (cabin) was black? Like 190SL? I had the impression trunk and soft top bay were black only...

Garry · « **Reply #204 on:** May 06, 2020, 21:58:21 »

Maybe it is going to be a black Pagoda?

Pawel66 · « **Reply #205 on:** May 06, 2020, 22:19:41 »

True! i have not thought about it. i should shut up sometimes...

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #206 on:** May 07, 2020, 11:33:55 »

No not black, the rest will be blue.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #207 on:** May 07, 2020, 16:58:04 »

See? I knew it!

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #208 on:** June 24, 2020, 12:25:21 »

Finally the car gets its original color back!

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #209 on:** July 04, 2020, 08:00:37 »

Finally my car is back!
It's very shiny now so I will try to keep it like this.

JamesL · « **Reply #210 on:** July 04, 2020, 08:04:55 »

What size tyres are on those wheels

Looks really lovely. I'd be terrified of putting it back together for fear of scratches

Garry · « **Reply #211 on:** July 04, 2020, 08:08:44 »

Have you kept the final paint fine sand, cut and polish as the last paint process for after you have completed the rebuild

Peter · « **Reply #212 on:** July 04, 2020, 10:56:36 »

Hi Eric, congratulation!

Now the real (own) work can begin. When I got my 280Sl car body home I took me still a year before I could start the engine, and then the debugging begins…….

Success, fun and if you need a “hand” let me know, Peter

kampala · « **Reply #213 on:** July 04, 2020, 12:57:18 »

Very very nice.

Is the paint two stage ( basecoat with clear on top) or single stage?

Looks fantastic.

Enjoy

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #214 on:** July 04, 2020, 13:05:13 »

Quote from: Garry on July 04, 2020, 08:08:44

Have you kept the final paint fine sand, cut and polish as the last paint process for after you have completed the rebuild

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Very very nice.

Is the paint two stage ( basecoat with clear on top) or single stage?

Looks fantastic.

Enjoy

There are several layers of original paint (containing lead), which will be polished when the car is ready.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #215 on:** July 04, 2020, 13:06:26 »

Quote from: JamesL on July 04, 2020, 08:04:55

What size tyres are on those wheels

Looks really lovely. I'd be terrified of putting it back together for fear of scratches

6 inch special version with ABS, just want to be safe.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #216 on:** July 04, 2020, 13:07:06 »

Quote from: Peter on July 04, 2020, 10:56:36

Hi Eric, congratulation!

Now the real (own) work can begin. When I got my 280Sl car body home I took me still a year before I could start the engine, and then the debugging begins…….

Success, fun and if you need a “hand” let me know, Peter

Thanx!

johnk · « **Reply #217 on:** July 05, 2020, 03:25:50 »

Looks really nice! Very straight with no waves. Not something done without a lot of work on a dark color.

johnk · « **Reply #218 on:** July 05, 2020, 18:28:16 »

You may already thought of this but I would cover each panel now in shipping foam wrap now until you are done with the assembly process. Its cheap and very protective. It’s what we saw them do at the world famous RM restoration shop last summer at the “meeting of the clans”.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #219 on:** July 05, 2020, 20:12:22 »

Quote from: johnk on July 05, 2020, 18:28:16

You may already thought of this but I would cover each panel now in shipping foam wrap now until you are done with the assembly process. Its cheap and very protective. It’s what we saw them do at the world famous RM restoration shop last summer at the “meeting of the clans”.

Yes I started with this, but more practicable protection has been ordered yet.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #220 on:** July 16, 2020, 19:59:00 »

It's resting on the rear axle again.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #221 on:** July 22, 2020, 17:29:14 »

The cross strut of the rear axle has been mounted and the Pagode now rests on the front suspension after more than a year and a half again.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #222 on:** August 02, 2020, 15:41:51 »

The bearing and rubber donut from the propeller shaft have ben renewed.
And the relay lever from the steering system and torsion bar are mounted.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #223 on:** August 09, 2020, 15:58:50 »

The handbrake is functioning again and new brake lines are mounted at the rear axle.

EeVeeWee · « **Reply #224 on:** August 11, 2020, 19:40:41 »

Nice it's at the wheels again.
Is it usual that the back is so high or have I used wrong rubbers (with original springs used)?

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Author Topic: Dutch 230 SL Pagode 1965 restoration project (Read 88536 times)