Dutch 230 SL Pagode 1965 restoration project

[Merzedes]

Dear Ee Vee Wee,
How did you manage to get the front axle springs refixed in the axle?

Mercedez

[EeVeeWee]

I borrowed a special tool for that from a MB restoration shop.

[EeVeeWee]

It's time for a new update, it's too long ago. 

[Cees Klumper]

Good to see you back on the job - almost there! Driving this Summer?

Groeten uit Los Angeles

[dirkbalter]

Your car is looking great.
I am at a similar stage of completion. Feels good, doesn't it?
Dirk

[EeVeeWee]

Good to see you back on the job - almost there! Driving this Summer?

Groeten uit Los Angeles

In the summer, but I don't know which year. 

[EeVeeWee]

Your car is looking great.
I am at a similar stage of completion. Feels good, doesn't it?
Dirk

I feels great to see it grow like this. 

[jfkb2]

Looking great! And hopefully it won't take the nearly 20 years it took to finish mine. Your car is very similar to mine which is a 332 dark blue 65' and imported to the US in early September of 65' although officially it is a 66' because the dealer choose to title it as the next year.
See https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=12210.msg82521#msg82521

[EeVeeWee]

I hope to finish sooner indeed and make pics like this! 

[EeVeeWee]

My gearbox will be refurbished.
Inside it seems there a lot of water.
No idee why, but fortunately all the mechanical parts are in a good shape.
Only the bearings, seals, gaskets have to be changed and of course every part will be very well cleaned.

[EeVeeWee]

No mechanical damage or wear to be seen, only water in the oil.

[EeVeeWee]

The gearbox is ready for mounting again. 

[BobH]

Gearbox is looking fantastic, as is everything on your car, keep up the excellent work

Happy Christmas

Bob