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  1. Des

    Cheap W116 in Tassie

    http://ozbenz.net/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=6700&p=42373#p42373 Greetings from snowy Hobart I have a "moribund" unregistered W116 280SE sitting in my driveway which I need to move on. White with brown tex interior. I bought it for some body panels for my 350SE but then promptly sold the 350SE...
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    2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

    2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACo_0-1i-Is some very nice touches there, doors that close themselves, wheels that always stay the right way up
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    Question(s) for BenzBoy and Michel

    The unfortunate issues with Ian's 6.9 got me thinking again about the hydro suspension in relation to Bentley's and Rolls Royce cars. I understand these cars also employ a similar system, have ether of you had suspension problems with your RR's? Be honest now, has your cars ever collapsed on...
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    Nice looking W116

    Nice looking W116 http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=110279338026&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA<img%20src= Penta wheels look good, although I think would be better if they were painted white, I like the smoked front lights, appear to be upgraded headlights as well, notice the blue tint,
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    Progress on my 280CE

    Well have been busy getting my 280CE up to scratch lately, had my mechanic yesterday fix a few things, some noises in the steering caused by something in the steering hitting the fan shroud, also was a loose belt and had to replace a hose. Have removed the stone guards from the front of the...
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    Miss Olga would not approve?

    Miss Olga would not approve?
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    Isdera Autobahnkurier

    Isdera Autobahnkurier http://www.madle.org/eak116i.htm I like it, just needs finishing off, flush mounted tail lights, chromed bumpers, Mercedes Benz style hubcaps, not that moon dishes, look tacky
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    2008 Collection

    2008 Collection http://www2.mercedes-benz.com.au/content/australia/mpc/mpc_australia__website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/passenger_cars_world/rep_merchand/rep_merch.html PDF Brochure...
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    Out in the CE this morning

    I've had my 280CE for about 3 months now, with repairs and more repairs needing to be done today was my first real day to take her out for a spin and see what's what. Really is a pleasure to drive, didn't miss a beat, attracts plenty of looks and stares from other motorists, I think they are...
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    Mercedes 170 goes racing

    Mercedes 170 goes racing Reminds me of a comment Styria made a few months back about 170's being very skinny and tall cars.....you could imagine the car toppling over in a corner! :eek:
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    Nearly had another car written off today

    Stopped off at a small job this afternoon, as I walked out the door my heart stopped, a guy was walking towards the door and a car a few meters behind him was rolling away with no one in it!! :eek: The look on my face made him turn around and run back to the car which was rolling towards my...
  12. Des

    locks

    I know I have nearly worn out my quota for questions for the week, but I have just one more guys :o regarding the boot lock, can this be locked manually with the key independently of the Central locking system? i.e. you turn the key in the boot and it stays locked regardless of the car's...
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    Steering wheel question(s)

    Guys, can you tell me please how the steering wheel is secured onto the car? I've had a bit of a rumage, it seems you can pry the horn pad up, havent pulled it off all the way yet, is there bolts or screws in there I can tighten it up with? mine seems to be very loose, like you can wobble it...
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    Mercedes Benz Classic: Magazines

    Does anyone have any back issues of Mercedes Benz Classic: Magazines they would like to part with? I have all the issues going back to 03/2006, so looking for earlier copies, Kind Regards Des
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    Des buys a new Mercedes

    Picked up a new Mercedes today, she is a ripper! :D I wonder if anyone can guess the chassis and model? let me give you a clue: ITS BIG AND GREEN!!!!
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    Price of W116's

    Had a look today at a W116 280S, 1974, wind up windows, air con, nothing much else, hubcaps, $1000, apart from needing some touch up paint here and there, it was straight and appeared rust free. I don't know if it is just me, but even for such an old car they are so much car for so little...
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    Online EPC

    I don't know if this has been posted here before or is even any use to anyone..... its an attempt to put the EPC online http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb.asp Some of it works, some pages don't. I put my own VIN in and could access some pages and pictures of the parts.
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    Anyone got any old hella driving lights in their shed?

    Anyone got any old hella driving lights in their shed? I need a replacement glass and cover if possible for these: the part number on the glass is: 1-107238 thanks Kind Regards Des
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    Michel

    Michel, found this on the net, reminded me of what your 690SEL could look like (ignore the surfboard mounted on the boot) looks good with the Penta wheels, just need to be panted to match the car, Like on this car food for thought anyway Kind Regards Des
  20. Des

    6.9 Brochure

    Not much time left on it, http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-BENZ-450-SEL-6-9-SALES-BROCHURE_W0QQitemZ350074041250QQihZ022QQcategoryZ102576QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Same as the one that came new with my 6.9, just gives the specs of the car, motor etc.. nice to have in the folder with...
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