The Mighty SEC. Pictures, Ownership Stories and Tips.
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It's not original Harry. r129sl thinks it would originally have had velour - which I like - but it was fully, and expensively, re-trimmed a long time back. I wouldn't have chosen piping but it looks pretty good actually and I'm not planning to change it, but was keen to smarten it up a bit.
Today's task was to give the seats their third going over with the dying polish and then condition. They've come up very nicely and it has proven to be a worthwhile job. I also cleaned, polished and then conditioned the steering wheel - a job that seems to be rarely done, despite the fact that most wheels must get pretty minging over the years.
Finally, I Autosol'd the chrome all over the car, gave all the glass a really good clean inside and out, and then wiped around the engine bay with a petrol-soaked rag to clean off some of the under-bonnet grime.
A satisfying few hours.
Finally, I Autosol'd the chrome all over the car, gave all the glass a really good clean inside and out, and then wiped around the engine bay with a petrol-soaked rag to clean off some of the under-bonnet grime.
A satisfying few hours.
I think you're right about the roof - that's as good as it gets! I'd happily have that interior though.
My 560 had a good exterior de-gunge by the local Romanian crew to wash 300 miles worth of salt and grime off. The filthy journey home this morning reminded me that I definitely need to reoplace the wipers, so I'll do a Halfords trip tomorrow.
My 560 had a good exterior de-gunge by the local Romanian crew to wash 300 miles worth of salt and grime off. The filthy journey home this morning reminded me that I definitely need to reoplace the wipers, so I'll do a Halfords trip tomorrow.
You'd do better bidding for this, with a rather low estimate.
0a said:
SEC dropped off at my local Merc specialist for a service and general going over.
Initial reports are that the noisy fuel pump is nothing to worry about, but there was insufficient oil in the hydraulic suspension so that needs replacing, I need a new central locking actuator, and one of the engine exhaust down pipes needs replacing. For the latter, there is one available in the country, which we've ordered, but at £212 plus the fitting kit, the bill is already adding up!
Still to look at is the cause of a slight lurch from N to D, and a noisy blower fan.
Initial reports are that the noisy fuel pump is nothing to worry about, but there was insufficient oil in the hydraulic suspension so that needs replacing, I need a new central locking actuator, and one of the engine exhaust down pipes needs replacing. For the latter, there is one available in the country, which we've ordered, but at £212 plus the fitting kit, the bill is already adding up!
Still to look at is the cause of a slight lurch from N to D, and a noisy blower fan.
bmthnick1981 said:
£212 sounds a reasonable price, is that from MB? Do you happen to have the part number/s to hand? I may see if I can get them from Genuine Auto Parts. Thanks.
I'm not sure where it's coming from and don't have the part number. I'll check the paperwork when the car's back to see if there are any more details I can pass on. CharlesdeGaulle said:
You'd do better bidding for this, with a rather low estimate.
Went for £5900 plus premium. Looks excellent value to me. 0a said:
I was finally able to collect the car this morning. It's been serviced, the front exhaust pipe replaced, and the driver's door central locking vacuum element replaced. The suspension fluid has been replaced and the car has lost its 'saggy at the back' look and now sits nice and level.
Advisories are that the starter motor sticks occasionally, which I already knew, and there's a knock from the front anti-roll bar. These are minor irritants and I can live with both.
It's looking rather splendid in the wintery sunshine. I might even wash it.
Advisories are that the starter motor sticks occasionally, which I already knew, and there's a knock from the front anti-roll bar. These are minor irritants and I can live with both.
It's looking rather splendid in the wintery sunshine. I might even wash it.
cornershop said:
eedback on the Merc forum suggested it was a bit of a dog and probably worth half that 
Even so, there should be plenty of money left over for work, and they ain't making 'em like that any more! Nice colours too. I reckon for someone prepared to either spend or get their hands dirty that'll be a nice project. Zonergem said:
Now this is top money (aside from that 40/50k 13000 mile car from a few weeks back) and the mileage might put some off. Lovely colour and presentation, or so it appears.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C834767
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That's yummy. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C834767
|http://thumbsnap.com/hWN5d2j2[/url]\I'm not sure it's unreasonably priced actually; there aren't that many that hit the market, and that looks a good one.
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