1986 Mercedes 500 SEC

[SamPet]

So, she's back from the body shop. As mentioned in my original post, all SECs suffer from water ingress under the rear screen seal. As such, you get insidious water ingress that rots out the rear bulkhead. If you're ever buying, be sure to check for damp boot carpets or condensation on the boot lid.

Somewhat interestingly the majority of the rust was at the midpoint.




But they did lovely work to rectify it

[TonyRPH]

I had a 190 a few years back with rust in the same place.

I too had a persistent boot leak, and upon removal of the rear window found a 14" gash of missing steel on the left hand side.

I just got the window refitted and got rid of the car (there were many other issues).

[cornershop]

Nice work, I see you're in London, can I ask which bodyshop are you using?

[bmthnick1981]

I have the replacement under screen panel for mine and it will need doing at some point, cost about £80 from GAP.

[cornershop]

bmthnick1981 said:

I have the replacement under screen panel for mine and it will need doing at some point, cost about £80 from GAP.

Can you confirm part number please

[bmthnick1981]

[anonymous-user]

'September', from my 1987 Zender calendar - 560SEC with wide arch kit (makes yours look subtle and discrete!):

[cornershop]

bmthnick1981 said:

cheers dude (nice shoes)

[chniba]

Very nice car. I'm all kinds of jealous.

[SamPet]

cornershop said:

Nice work, I see you're in London, can I ask which bodyshop are you using?

County Coachworks in Kingston (Kings Rd). They're cantankerous but have skills that few others can match. They're decent older gents, just don't expect smiles, tea and a warm "welcome back". If you're happy to leave your car with them, they'll fit it in around other work and you'll receive a smaller bill accordingly.

[cornershop]

SamPet said:

County Coachworks in Kingston (Kings Rd). They're cantankerous but have skills that few others can match. They're decent older gents, just don't expect smiles, tea and a warm "welcome back". If you're happy to leave your car with them, they'll fit it in around other work and you'll receive a smaller bill accordingly.

not sure i could deal with the 'occasional' approach, but noted, thanks

[leglessAlex]

SamPet said:

cornershop said:

Nice work, I see you're in London, can I ask which bodyshop are you using?

County Coachworks in Kingston (Kings Rd). They're cantankerous but have skills that few others can match. They're decent older gents, just don't expect smiles, tea and a warm "welcome back". If you're happy to leave your car with them, they'll fit it in around other work and you'll receive a smaller bill accordingly.

I have to admit, they were pretty friendly to me when I took my old Volvo there to get the bumper resprayed, and they did an excellent job. Of course, I was in a wheelchair and that tends to make people a little friendlier

Awesome car by the way.

[SamPet]

Spumfry said:

'September', from my 1987 Zender calendar - 560SEC with wide arch kit (makes yours look subtle and discrete!):

Very cool to see the original brochure, thanks...although I do prefer my subtler version

[SamPet]

cornershop said:

not sure i could deal with the 'occasional' approach, but noted, thanks

You don't have to take that approach. They'll do regular scheduled work too