Dutch 230 SL Pagode 1965 restoration project

[EeVeeWee]

The overhauled power steering box is mounted again, including the complete steering linkage system.

[RobSirg]

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)?

My car sat very high after restoration  - looked like a Giraffe!
However, it quickly settled down after the hardtop and interior were fitted, fuel in the tank, and I drove it around a bit.

Hopefully you will find the same.

Congratulations on the wonderful work you are doing and in great time 👍

Rob

[EeVeeWee]

Thank you! 

[Pawel66]

Great looking suspension!

Do not forget about heat protecting shield on the right hand side steering support bushing.

Also: there are some rubber plugs, I think, that cover round openings in the subframe, that are difficult to install when you fit the exhaust. I cannot say from the pictures if they are there in your car.

[EeVeeWee]

Great looking suspension!

Do not forget about heat protecting shield on the right hand side steering support bushing.

Also: there are some rubber plugs, I think, that cover round openings in the subframe, that are difficult to install when you fit the exhaust. I cannot say from the pictures if they are there in your car.

I guess you mean this protection shield?

[Pawel66]

That's right.

[Theo113]

Best wishes for your 230 restoration project.  On a recent basic service for my 66 230sl a small quarter size area of rust was seen under the front left.  Obviously this occured with the 1st owner as it has not been wet/rained on in 15 years.  How will you remedy the rust issues?

[EeVeeWee]

I already made some extra holes, so in every hollow space I will be able to put a lot of cavitation wax.
That creeps everywhere so that no moisture gets in between.

[EeVeeWee]

Finally I found time to continue this project. 
The heater block is already mounted again, and also the wiper mechanism.
Now I want to put the ventilator assembly back again, but I can't find the mounting details at the lower side.
It can't be found in the repair manual or with the suppliers of parts.
Must there be a mounting bracket to connect with a rubber buffer?

[Peter]

Ha Eric,

Maybe this picture helps.

Merry Christmas, Peter

[Peter]

And now the right one!

[EeVeeWee]

I don't see the solution, but thank you anyway!
In the meanwhile I found a bracket which must be for the mounting of the lower buffer.
Merry Christmas.

[114015]

Must there be a mounting bracket to connect with a rubber buffer?

Hello evw,
Yes, there is a little angulated bracket of flat steel that attaches to you heater/blower unit and to the tunnel.
I.e. it is fixed by a bolt (and nut) through the tunnel and the other end to the blower unit.
The upper part of the bracket is roughly triangular - like the bracket part on your blower unit;
the lower part is rectangular. Roughtly 2 x 1 inch in size. It's a yellow cad sheet metal piece, about 3 mms thick.

Sorry, currently no pic available.

Good luck,
Achim

[EeVeeWee]

Hello evw,
Yes, there is a little angulated bracket of flat steel that attaches to you heater/blower unit and to the tunnel.
I.e. it is fixed by a bolt (and nut) through the tunnel and the other end to the blower unit.
The upper part of the bracket is roughly triangular - like the bracket part on your blower unit;
the lower part is rectangular. Roughtly 2 x 1 inch in size. It's a yellow cad sheet metal piece, about 3 mms thick.

Sorry, currently no pic available.

Good luck,
Achim

Good description, this is what I needed to identify the part.
It was between the collection of yellow passivated parts.
Thank you for the help!

[114015]

Yes, Eric,

That's the correct one.

Best,
Achim

[EeVeeWee]

Fortunately I had time to install the fuel sender.

[EeVeeWee]

Connection of the fuel pump and installing of the tank breather pipes.

[EeVeeWee]

Also the ventilation and heating system.
First a picture from before disassembling.

[EeVeeWee]

And some more mounting of parts.

[EeVeeWee]

This rubber for the air valve I bought a while ago, but it has a bad shape.
Some rubber is missing so unfortunately I had to throw it away and order a new one.

[EeVeeWee]

The seats are ready.
In addition to new upholstery, passivated steel parts, new chrome, new plastic knobs, I also fitted the seats with headrests.

[EeVeeWee]

The (re)new(ed) parts look nice.

[EeVeeWee]

Ready!
Looks nice in the car, I only have to finish the rest. 

[Cees Klumper]

Very nice!
By the way I like your signature "again something else" (wat nou weer)

[EeVeeWee]

Very nice!
By the way I like your signature "again something else" (wat nou weer)

Thanks!
I mean "weer wat anders".