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    FS: 300SD W116 1978 in AUSTRALIA

    NOT MINE - I know nothing about it but it's gotta be rare. Was advertised in MBCV "Around the Benz" magazine which came out today. Imported from the USA in 1980 and converted to RHD, turbo diesel with 112,182 miles on the clock. Rego until May 2015. No RWC. Needs restoration, suit a...
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Hi Styria, progress has been nil. Unfortunately life gets in the way and you know the leaks from the system aren't that bad. The whole plan to convert to springs went a bit like this: July: I decided to put my car on club plates when its rego was up in Sept(club plates being $130/yr vs...
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    W210 E430 V8 - anyone got one / driven one?

    I'm looking at buying one, does anyone own one or have driven one? What's it like? I.
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    How to convert my 6.9 to coil springs with standard parts - whos done it?

    Hi everyone, I'm well aware of most peoples opinions on losing the hydro suspension from the 6.9 so please keep opinions to oneselves :-) I've failed a roadworthy now because of three leaking hydro struts, a leaking rear control valve, both front ball joints one upper control arm, some mornings...
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    FS: [Melb, Au] W107 rear rubber boot spoiler

    For sale: Rubber boot spoiler for a W107 coupe or convertible. I bought it for my plans to one day own a 450SL but I don't think thats ever going to happen so I'll sell the spoiler. Looks similar to the W116 AMG spoiler but is shorter and won't look right on a W116...
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    FS: 450SE Track car #116 now on eBay

    Its time for me to let it go. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/150733137754?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 Drop me a line if interested. Cheers, Ian.
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    On eBay: W116 zebrano console woodwork (used)

    Hi guys, I've put two sets of Zebrano up on eBay if anyone is interested here are the links: This one for a normally optioned car: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150561214453&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT This one for a poverty pack / low optioned car with hand crank...
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    FS: Becker Mexico Cassette - early version

    Hi, I have a Becker Mexico cassette for sale includes amplifer and mounting hardware. Picture to be put up later this evening. Came from a 280SE 1976 W116. Unit is untested. All looks OK except the cassette flap doesn't close (usual problem) but the spring which closes it is included...
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    FS [melb]: W116 interior parts (black), seats, door cards, etc.

    Hi, I've got here some black interior parts for a W116, sold as a job lot, I'll put a picture up later on, but to summarise: 2x front W116 seats MB tex, no headrests - coil spring seats 2x front door cards 2x sun visors 4x arm rests various other bits of trim from around the front half of the...
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    1 lap of Sandown in-car video 450SE

    Video shot on saturday, we were allowed passengers so old mate held the camera and I was driving. NOTE: noise cancellation on my camera means that as the noise level in the car rises (such as when I'm on a straight at 150km/h+) reduces the recorded noise to practically a whisper, so thats why...
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    Team116 #2: front end tart-up on 450SE

    In no particular order: Repair broken AMG spoiler and paint white Re-align front bumper Shorten lower grille and paint black Cut cold air intake hole into under RH headlight panel re-paint front filler panel killrust black relocate battery to boot killrust and repaint white area under battery...
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    Wanted to Swap Euro headlights for some US ones

    Hi, I have a some nice euro headlights here just picked up today complete with globes and wiring loom cut-off. I'm looking to swap for a set of US spec lights for one of my project cars. If interested let me know, PM me your email address and I'll send you some pictures. I.
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    Cheap NGK spark plugs for your high-milage motor

    Found these on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130376739465&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT They are NGK BP5ES with screw-off tops for $1.60ea. Those in the know are aware that our engine require the BP6ES which is a colder plug, but if you have a worn engine like mine...
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    FS: 1pr Boss Audio 4" 3-way speakers BA-42

    Pulled from the dash of a wrecked W116, these are small enough to fit behind the standard speaker grilles for a factory appearance. $offers I.
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    FS: Becker Mexico Cassette - later version

    Hi everyone, I have a Becker Mexico Cassette pulled from a 230 W123 1979, looks to be in good condition, comes with amplifier box. Untested but looks clean inside. This is the later model black-faced Becker. Cassette door isn't broken as they normally are. $120 + postage Notice how none...
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