Author Topic: RHD 1967 250SL 5 speed restoration. (Read 12168 times)

stickandrudderman · « **on:** January 27, 2019, 23:54:36 »

Some of you will recall that a few years ago I had a shell 3D scanned and then reverse engineered some jig brackets from it. I wouldn’t be at al surprised if I am the only person in the world with these brackets that are designed to bolt to a universal jig bench.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d7vnjzmip0fgy1j/Video%2020-12-2018%2C%2012%2011%2039.mp4?dl=0
All the pictures so far can be found here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lajibtvekj4kb5o/AAAxkrnVhMKqnsNK-cuJPou3a?dl=0

Chris_ATL · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2019, 17:49:54 »

That's almost as scary as watching the "day of the Triffids"

That jig is amazing

johnk · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2019, 04:00:27 »

whats left of the original car to weld to?

JamesL · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2019, 10:44:10 »

The heater core, obviously

Shvegel · « **Reply #4 on:** January 30, 2019, 02:20:09 »

That is so much worse than mine it is scary. That makes the "Submarine of Neckar" look restorable. My bodyman also made fixtures for his Celette bench after finding out how much Celette wanted for them. Ouch.

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2019, 15:55:15 »

It's been a while but it's starting to take shape!

johnk · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2019, 18:25:32 »

Looks great. More pics please!

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2019, 22:48:34 »

How much do you think it will take to do a job like that?

Garry · « **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2019, 23:54:03 »

Colin,

I think i have all the CAD drawings for the jig. Maybe i can start a business.

Garry

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2019, 10:37:56 »

Quote from: Garry on September 16, 2019, 23:54:03

Colin,

I think i have all the CAD drawings for the jig. Maybe i can start a business.

Garry

You tell me this after I went to all the trouble of having drawings done and the jig brackets made?

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2019, 10:40:03 »

Quote from: Benz Dr. on September 16, 2019, 22:48:34

How much do you think it will take to do a job like that?

In hours or money?

Either way this owner is just happy to have the car rebuilt.

Garry · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2019, 12:03:28 »

You have forgotten, Aquila Engineering did the drawings!!!!!!!

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #12 on:** September 17, 2019, 13:19:23 »

Oh yeh!

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #13 on:** October 12, 2019, 15:17:20 »

So, after 10 months she's off the jig and on to the spit for final work before she goes off to be acid dipped (again) and electroprimed.
A couple of taster pictures here but plenty more at this link:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wqk7515rg19cv5i/AACucDQghyYile4kJriz_GxWa?dl=0

johnk · « **Reply #14 on:** October 12, 2019, 20:41:42 »

simply amazing Colin!

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #15 on:** October 12, 2019, 21:35:41 »

Quote from: stickandrudderman on September 17, 2019, 10:40:03

In hours or money?

Either way this owner is just happy to have the car rebuilt.

I suppose each are required so might as well go with both. It might help someone to decide if a project like this makes sense.

How did you make out with the engine you were trying to sort out?

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #16 on:** October 12, 2019, 23:13:59 »

In strict monetary terms a project like this can never make sense but thankfully, even if rarely, it’s not always about the money.

What engine?

Benz Dr. · « **Reply #17 on:** October 13, 2019, 03:35:18 »

Quote from: stickandrudderman on October 12, 2019, 23:13:59

In strict monetary terms a project like this can never make sense but thankfully, even if rarely, it’s not always about the money.

What engine?

230SL?

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #18 on:** October 13, 2019, 08:18:59 »

I think you’re referring to an engine I was having trouble with that kept smoking, in which case I ended up buying a new cylinder head from MB.

swood1 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 17, 2019, 08:34:40 »

Wow and I thought my body was bad :O

PeterPortugal · « **Reply #20 on:** October 18, 2019, 10:50:11 »

Colin,

Can that jig of yours accommodate a 220SEB Cabrio? My front end is ...."not as per specification"

Cheers

Peter

jeffc280sl · « **Reply #21 on:** October 18, 2019, 14:25:12 »

Beautiful work. an amazing project. Even if the work is not cost effective the fact that restoration at this level is even contemplated is an indicator that our cars are more valuable and appreciated as each year passes. thank you for sharing this project.

johnk · « **Reply #22 on:** October 18, 2019, 16:27:36 »

Colin,
Dare I ask what original sheet metal remains? Dash, transmission tunnel, firewall and partial cross braces?

This has to be the most extensive pagoda restoration ever, and the experience it requires to pull of such a feat boggles my mind!

John

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #23 on:** October 19, 2019, 17:19:48 »

Quote from: PeterPortugal on October 18, 2019, 10:50:11

Colin,

Can that jig of yours accommodate a 220SEB Cabrio? My front end is ...."not as per specification"

Cheers

Peter

Sorry, no. It’s specifically for 113.

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #24 on:** October 19, 2019, 17:26:01 »

Quote from: johnk on October 18, 2019, 16:27:36

Colin,
Dare I ask what original sheet metal remains? Dash, transmission tunnel, firewall and partial cross braces?

This has to be the most extensive pagoda restoration ever, and the experience it requires to pull of such a feat boggles my mind!

John

Front chassis rails, front bulkhead, dash, tunnel, rear cross member, rear bulkhead and soft top stowage bin, rear shock towers and aluminium panels. Oh, and the glove box lid and air intake flap!

I have been repairing these cars for 40 years and for the first 35 years I wouldn’t have contemplated it!
For clarity I am not the panel beater but I am the one who knows what the panel beater needs to do so that it’s right.

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Author Topic: RHD 1967 250SL 5 speed restoration. (Read 12168 times)

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