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Oh your old 420 was stripped of the interior & other smaller items I needed before being sent to the wreckers unfortunately. Sad, but it provided parts for Midnight Express which is a 220kW 560SEL in black/black, so the sacrifice was worth the effort. I would normally save the doors, but in that...

My main issues have been far too many projects & getting way too far ahead of myself so I couldn’t focus on actual progress. I will keep plugging along to get this one operational then if things go to plan I’ll have some serious bucks to throw at it & get it to a condition that I’ll enjoy. If I...

Pity the way things have turned out! Seems like they were on a winner with active hydro…

Here’s a rare (?) one for sale! https://www.facebook.com/share/1EkpeBXPe4/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Then the real work starts lol

Next step is a high pressure flush then oil & filter change. Then check the fuel system/flush & new filters. Once running I can add a cooling system cleaner, flush again then add coolant. Whew

Good news it appears the engine isn’t seized. A new battery & earth cable might solve the no cranking or it could be the starter has issues. I’m in the process of flushing the coolant, to avoid the problems experienced with Red Bull…

It’s amazing how stiff the w116 chassis is compared to other vehicles. Here I jacked up the drivers rear corner & it lifted up the left rear & right front so it was rocking bw the right rear (jack point) & left front wheel! Try doing that on a Ford or Holden & all other wheels would still be on...

Haha, no the dream still lives, despite the cars that were sold in 2023. Refer to my thread on Goldeneye… Plus I still have 2 x 220kW 560SELs

Chrome plating wheels is also an issue and many testers will not approve a RWC with them fitted. Same goes for stainless d shackles for trailer safety chains. They look great but with chromium added to the steel it can make them brittle so they’re unsuitable for heavy duty applications

235 is still ok on a 6.5” rim however the rolling diameter is too small at 638mm vs the std 658mm (more than 15mm). So it seems the only choice is 215 or 225

Personally I’d prefer a higher speed rating than load rating, since you’re never likely to exceed the load. Honestly, unless your tyre blows due to exceeding speed or load, then I’d challenge any denied insurance claim.

FYI going by the GVM (not the placard) the minimum load rating is 91 & the speed rating based on a 260kmh top speed is W or Y. In practical terms a speed rating of S (180kmh) is more than enough however your insurance may disagree

Well there you have it; even the XWX doesn’t have the correct load rating!! Seems like the BFGoodrich in a wider 235 is a better option from an insurance POV. Even the Nankangs have a better load rating than the Michelins!! Seems like nothings available that complies with both load & speed on...

205mm wide is fairly common but the 6.9 needs 215mm as a minimum. My preference would be 225/65R14. I just have to find a tyre which also suits minimum load & speed ratings according to the placard

Seems our 14” tyre choices are even more limited with MAXXIS NLA? Any other options apart from the hugely expensive Michelins??

Well the 14s are problematic with the lack of tyre choices. 18s are about max diameter to allow for a reasonable sidewall profile, but some wheels are rather heavy compared to the original specs & I worry they could adversely affect the hydro suspension. The heavy cast wheels are also brittle &...

Skye has been sold & has now gone to its new guardian. The ex Kennett green car was posted here because it was rumoured to be the car driven by Fangio, which I’ve proven to be incorrect. Here are the last pix during my ownership.

I have pix… Photo 2 below is the 6.9 unit.