In the UK we use cupro-nickel pipe to make replacement pipes. I make my own using a flaring tool and a hand-held bender to make neat bends, although the pipe's...
I shall visit with the mechanic. My wish to "restore" includes me doing as much stuff as I can and I thought remove and replace would fill the requirements. If...
Does anyone know where I can find a colour cart for 108s on the web. I'm trying to pin down a paint code for a 108 colour which might be Mercedes blue but...
The engine of whats behind the dash? I can probably get the engine pretty easily but going through the whole car will take many many hours. ... electrical...
Will -- my 108 is "Horizon Blue" (DB304) and I have matched the paint for chip repair by using the paintscratch.com folks. Dunno if they have a real extensive...
yup, that's the problem, i need the whole wiring harness..bumper to bumper. no matter, i figure it's easier if i find another car to restore, at least i have a...
Hi, I have a W108 73 280SEL 4.5 For Sale, too many projects, so this very nice example needs a new home. Price $1000 or best offer, located near Grants Pass...
Are you able to send photos??? I might be tempted ... Hi, I have a W108 73 280SEL 4.5 For Sale, too many projects, so this very nice example needs a new home....
It can be do-able but at that point i would suggest pulling it off a northern car rather then a southern car simpley because the heat here in the south is...
Hello, Yes, I am working up a set over the next week or so, will send them to you. Chris ... __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search...
Do you have a picture? Carol MacLeod ... From: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of driveline21 Sent: Tuesday,...
roger on the harness Al, i found another 108, though the owner is still undecided about selling it (which is surprising considering he has left the car to the...
Thnak you for the heads-up on the location of the pull-a-part junkyard. I went there today and scored a fender trim and overflow bottle for less than $10....
Aloha All, Finally got my title cleaned up and now own the car I bought a month ago. Mechanic is telling me the 6 cyl is a bit noisy and not to expect much...
Mabuhay Col Bob, My 6 cyl came with a hood liner/sound absorber, though i believe this was an aftermarket addition by the owner, judging from the relatively...
Also, I believe these pads/blankets were factory original equipment. My car is missing the pad now, but obviously had one glued there previously. Clifford T....
Cliff , from what I understand from my M-100 friends is that these items came standard on the 4.5's but not on the 6.3's. I am not sure if they were standard...
Aloha All, Thanks for the advice on the hood blanket. I thought I remembered one on the first Kaiser (30 years ago). Progress so far: replaced entire exhaust...
News Flash! News Flash! Dear List Members, If anyone is in the market for virtually any version of a 108 or 109, let me encourage you to take a look on eBay....
Bob, There's a chap in NC who advertises in "The Star" who does wood refinishing. He often has a booth at MBCA events and is well known for his workmanship. ...
Aloha Cliff, I think the place is Heritage Woodworks or something similar. I have done stuff for the wife over the past 30 years but nothing with a 1/64...
The gentleman's name is Drew Tibkin, he really is an excellent guy and very helpful. He actually reached out to me when I was restoring my 6.9 and offered me a...
Drew is definitely the man for wood. He came highly recommended, and I sent him my dash bow and door strips, as well as a set of early 300SEL windshield top...
Aloha Al, Cliff and Edward, I called the guy in North Carolina, (Heritage Woodworks) and he quoted me $175 for the bow. "Send the glove box door so I can match...
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