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    M117 450 - 370bhp

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    The Rover P5/P5B

    Hello, There is a Canadian Guy on YouTube under the title Coldwarmotors (unfortunately a very apt name in the present International situation) who is doing - among other things - a nut and bolt restoration on a 1963 P5. Worth watchIing imo. Regards, Bill
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    C114 and C123 production numbers

    The C208 was more destinctive than the updated copy that the C209 was. The colour of your car Michel certainly complements the design.
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    C114 and C123 production numbers

    Very interesting article. I once owned a 1998 CLK (W208) which as you will be aware did not have the desirable pillarless design. Significantly the pillarless design returned for the subsequent W209. Presumably the Marketing People got it wrong when they produced the W208 without the...
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    Interesting Registration Plates

    Hello all, As I missed out on the 2nd February this year. I could not let today's date pass without including a photograph of my registration plate. This is a vehicle registration from May. 1973 registered in our Capital City - Dublin. Interested to know if any other member has interesting...
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    50th Anniversary challenge

    Many thanks for the encouragement. I have a long standing affinity with Mercedes having owned W201,202,203,209 and presently a 204. It is a testament to the basic quality of the machine that it has survived this long. I will do what I can to preserve a part of the motoring heritage of our...
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    50th Anniversary challenge

    I agree Michael. Possibly sense should prevail but I have chosen to go ahead. Further enquiries suggest that there are in fact only two 'native' Irish registered examples left - one other on the road and mine. Mine was driven by me after purchase home approx 60 miles. With some relatively...
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    50th Anniversary challenge

    As you will see I did manage to remove the centre console since my last time on the site and more besides. Ireland is noted for its green countryside. One of the main reasons for the lushness of our island countryside is the abundance of rain. As we all know moisture and steel are not a good...
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    Centre Console of 1973 350 SE

    Hello Styria, Guess who is back. Ups and downs of life have prevented progress but I am now willing and able to get going again. I am recommencing the restoration process on a 1973 350SE first registered in Ireland on the 30th of May 1973 - chassis no. 008241. I have owned the car since 2009...
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    Converting Speedometer on 1973 350 SE

    The current speedometer on the vehicle is set out in MPH only. Fairly recently we in Ireland had all speed limits changed from M/PH to KM /PH. I have access to a Km/PH speedometer , is it possible to change the face on the speedometer from M/PH to KM/PH. (I need to hold onto my licence! ) I...
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    Centre Console of 1973 350 SE

    I am trying to remove the central console and have all visible screws etc removed (switches heater controls etc. removed) I cannot see how to remove it, I do not want to use excessive force - anyone who can help, please.
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    chassis no. on 1973 350E

    Could someone pleased advise me if the vehicle identification number can be found in a third place other than on the bulkhead and the hood slam panel
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