190 SL anyone got one 1955 / 1963
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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)
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.bit of welding to do before its painted.
Have an R107 300SL which I am about to start restoring. Will probably start a thread / blog when I am underway.
Ben
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