190 SL anyone got one 1955 / 1963

[samurai]

anyone got one and would you ever sell it

[piscola90]

Me!! Just got one....

Its in need of restoration. So far we have stripped most of it down... but I need some advice which is why I'm looking on this thread.

What do do:
Acid dip + E coat @ £1800 (heard lots of horror stories!!!!!!!!!!)
Media blasting coating @ 1800 (seems safe as houses, but i dont see how they can get into cavities)
Sand blasing from £500 (much cheaper, seems to leave rougher surface and harsh on metal?)

Has anyone got any info on these processes?

Thanks a lot.

P.s colour + interia... looking at pearl white with black leather. Not a merc colour but hey... should be special.

[samurai]

Got any pictures keep us all updated , how long you had it ,How did you come by it ,What needs doing
My favorite car at the moment these are going to fetch Aston Martin DB5 money in the next few years
300 SL sold for £5.4 million at auction.
Harringtons are doing stainless bumpers sets £1700 and the stone guards for £250 a pair

JOHN

piscola90 said:

Me!! Just got one....

Its in need of restoration. So far we have stripped most of it down... but I need some advice which is why I'm looking on this thread.

What do do:
Acid dip + E coat @ £1800 (heard lots of horror stories!!!!!!!!!!)
Media blasting coating @ 1800 (seems safe as houses, but i dont see how they can get into cavities)
Sand blasing from £500 (much cheaper, seems to leave rougher surface and harsh on metal?)

Has anyone got any info on these processes?

Thanks a lot.

P.s colour + interia... looking at pearl white with black leather. Not a merc colour but hey... should be special.

[piscola90]

Here it is... It runs well and has every part, even the ones that are missing from the pics (like the star)

[piscola90]

So... Over riders, badges, factory radio, chrome trim etc... all in the boot.

Here it is half way though the stripping process.

[piscola90]

We are going with Media blasting as its kindest to the car and wont wreck any lead thats on the car... it also sont distort the car like dipping.

any comments/thoughts welcome.

[samurai]

I Emailed the guy that had this last year he was awaiting delivery and he never responded ,i,ll be watching your progress ,Keep us updated, [I ended up restoring this 1960 Karmann Ghia ]

piscola90 said:

Here it is... It runs well and has every part, even the ones that are missing from the pics (like the star)

[BlueMR2]

samurai said:

anyone got one and would you ever sell it

There is one in the same colour cream and red iirc in the Leeds Merc Dealership.

[piscola90]

I like those V-Dubs... looks great in that colour, good job!

Its fully stripped now. Will get pics up soon.

[samurai]

Seen this ages ago may be in Austrailia

[samurai]

TTT

[elms]

I had one a few years ago, Red Body with Cream Leather sold it to my accountant in the end.

Such a pretty little car

[piscola90]

well the car is been blasted and it looks pretty good! has had a new wing and nose, but its fairly tidy.

bit of welding to do before its painted.

[BigBen]

piscola90 said:

well the car is been blasted and it looks pretty good! has had a new wing and nose, but its fairly tidy.

bit of welding to do before its painted.

When I got my first Merc (W123 280E) the dealer at Watford had one in the showroom with approved used warranty this was in about 1999. Very pretty cars.

Have an R107 300SL which I am about to start restoring. Will probably start a thread / blog when I am underway.

Ben

[samurai]

Hows the resto of the 190 SL going not been on for a while , Update please

[piscola90]

Bit of a late reply sorry! Well the work is slow but steady. The car is due to be painted in around 1 month so I'm excited about that.

I'll start another thread about this car and see if there is any interest for these classics on PH!

Thanks,

Stu