Recent content by Styria

Very impressive from an exterior point of view. Wouldn't mind some pics of the interior and also perhaps some of the mechanical specifications, such as engine capacity, petrol or diesel etc. Regards Styria

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I wonder what the benefits would be - more power, cleaner and more economical running - it could be an interesting project, albeit at considerable dollar cost, and a great deal of time. Regards Styria

What a fantastic pictorial journey presented seventeen years ago by Anthony. I make no excuses for featuring this post again - absolutely unique and a great tribute to Anthony for posting on TkK when we were in our infancy. Regards Styria

Okay, I hope that I am on the right track. The pictures that are part of this thread are more than likely a greater percentage of pictures submitted to TK from time to time. I have had a number of conversations with James in Rockhampton who is becoming quite heavily involved with restoring...

Parked at Wentworthville Rugby League Club. It is easy to discern the two tone colour scheme I decided to implement when the car was painted about ten years ago. I am unable to recall the reason for the open bonnet - immediately evident is the later model Alloy Air Cleaner that came from a Ch...

That information is quite priceless, although one would think that major breakdowns could well test the knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Trade, and considerable costs are likely to hurt the hip pocket. I used to rebuild Borg Warner 35 and 65 boxes, and even Mercedes transmissions of the '60s and...

Yes, I have pictures but will have to dig them out. I experimented with two colors, namely Black and Silver. Bear in mind, the colour of my Gleaming Beauty is MB877 Petrol, somewhat quite beautiful "Greenish" shade. I chose Astral Silver. BTW, I am referring to the original two black halves...

James, I think that confirms my belief that your 450 has the D-type fuel injection. I wonder if you could confirm it. Regards Styria

That's a great facility in which to keep your cars. The 450 - what year model is it, and could it have D type fuel injection ? The large clock has got me a bit confused. Also, it would be good to have some interior pictures as well. Over the years, I have always regarded leather upholstery...

Well James, your solution is certainly ground breaking as I can't follow it ! But not to worry. Seriously though, THAT cable, when it was available, was very, very expensive. Several hundred dollars - not sure how many. Personally, I have never liked the cable - it is certainly beautifully made...

Well, I think the initiatives undertaken by James are quite enlightening. The washer bottles have not been available for probably six to seven years (if not longer !), and even then the price was about $600.00 from MB. On the strength of that, I had an Alloy tank manufactured, and shaped very...

I can comment on the differences in steering box/steering pump specs as they relate to the various 116 models. The internal valving on the 6.9 steering box unit has been altered to account and compensate for the extra weight of the 6.9 mechanical assembly. In addition, the 6.9 steering pump has...

Again, speaking of exhaust systems. Just to recap, many years ago I changed the system on Gleaming Beauty to flange fittings right throughout. Two flanges linking engine down pipes right beside the bell housing, with a further two flange fittings separating the uniquely shaped 350SL Muffler...

BTW, speaking of 6.9 exhaust systems. I have a spare system on hand that I would be willing to sell at a reasonable cost - say about $400.00. From memory, it is a "big bore" system, albeit with a single outlet rear muffler. It certainly did not affect performance. Regards Styria