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    Car of the week

    My take on the Lloyds lots coming up: https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/AuctionLots.aspx?aid=35955&pgn=1&pgs=100 Lot 295 220SEb Coupe: This one has been up a few times now. See the april auction for example. Its had restoration work, but not really sure of the quality and overall I'm not a...
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    Car of the week

    Llloyds auctions for the end of the month.
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    Patrick's Trucks ?

    That cabin looks quite comfortable!
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    Source for an R107 or W116 clutch pedal

    Good news!
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    Car of the week

    Michel has good experience in rehabilitating Milan brown 6.9s to red. This one looks like a much bigger project though!
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    Car of the week

    That is being very kind!
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    Car of the week

    6.9 parts car for sale. Price is in the stratosphere for the condition, but posting it since its a 6.9. https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/619730489876005/
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    Brakes Upgrades??

    The caliper looks much bigger too
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    Red Bull (5541)

    Good luck - hope to see the car part of the event!
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    Source for an R107 or W116 clutch pedal

    may want to contact the 107 club in germany and see if they can suggest a source.
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    Source for an R107 or W116 clutch pedal

    You're going to need to source this from Europe as that was pretty much the only place manual W116s and 107s were sold in decent numbers. The only v8 that was ever offered with a manual transmission was a 350SL/SLC/SE/SEL. After that they were auto only, so you can probably narrow your...
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    the great leap forward

    I read them, but often don't have any experience to reply back as the newest car I have owned personally is a 1989 and my wife has an 07 which I think of as brand new but most people think is actually quite old.
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    Car of the week

    Aussie delivered 380SE with velour interior, not very common. Note there is rust under the rear window. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/325358771448
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    ACT German Car Show

    Yes, something like a twin cam alfa engine would work well.
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    ACT German Car Show

    I attended the show on Sunday. The highlight was the 1938 230 Cabriolet B owned and restored by John Green https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/2022-act-german-car-show/ I took my 560SEL down: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/road-trip-to-canberra-for-the-act-german-car-show/
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    560sec ece

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    560sec ece

    The Becker is in the car and I am very happy with how it looks and performs. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/w126-becker-radio-install-part-3/ I have a couple of minor issues I need to resolve but overall it’s working well.
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    Fangio and the 6.9

    Great article, thanks for posting!
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    W126 Rear SLS Strut ball joints - availability?

    Hi Matt, I saved this bookmark a while back. Not cheap, but these guys list having them. https://www.vps-eu.com/product-page/mercedes-benz-560-sec-sel-w126-ball-joint-rear-suspension-strut Never used them myuself, so if you do end up giving them a go, I would be interested in your...
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    560sec ece

    Part two done - the system works and I am pretty happy with it. Just needs some fine tuning and to tidy up the install. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/09/w126-becker-radio-install-part-1/
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