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    Rover P6 3500S engine swap

    I recently stopped by Styria's workshop to pick up a couple of radios he had for me. I was able to take a few photos of what he will probably update on the site too. His son bought a P6 3500S in the last year or so, and styria has been doing an engine swap. I'll let him explain the...
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    Jensen Club National Rally 2022

    I attended the public display of this event today. Pictures below. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/05/jensen-club-national-rally-display-2022/ No, I'm not a member, nor do I own a Jensen. I do like them though! I took my DS up to the drive. This sort of drive is where the...
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    WTB: Becker Mexico cassette and Becker 1402

    I've been thinking about putting my 560SEC and 450SLC back to stock radios. Only issue is that they have become so expensive on ebay. Anyone have a Mexico cassette in good cosmetic condition they would be willing to let go of for a reasonable price? I only need the head unit, the amp was...
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    Mercedes Benz Clubs National Rally 2022

    I've mentioned on other threads I am attending the Mercedes-Benz clubs of Australia national rally in Adelaide this weekend. I'll use this thread to post updates, links and pictures on the event to those who are interested. I'm going to be part of a smaller group taking a more scenic...
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    Poor quality genuine motor mounts

    Back in 2019 I had the motor mounts changed on my SLC. I stumped up for the genuine mounts, as a lot of the aftermarket rubber parts are rubbish. Had Lemforder been an option, I would have taken it (they are on the 126), but it was Meyle or genuine, and so given the quality of Meyle, I went...
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    Wheels 2022 and Rolls Royce Federal Rally

    Starting a proper thread on this. Here are the photos from the Wheels display, one Mercedes Benz for each year 1951 to 2001. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/03/wheels-2022-queanbeyan/ and here is the Rolls Royce Federal display, 10 minutes walk away...
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    Rover P5 MK1 vs Wolseley 6/99

    https://www.classicandsportscar.com/features/battle-middle-england-rover-3-litre-vs-wolseley-699 Good article on the two cars, asking the question was the Rover worth the extra 500 pounds? They have a very early MK1 car as their test, complete with manual steering, drum brakes, no overdrive...
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    C114 and C123 production numbers

    I recently did some research into the production numbers on these cars that set the scene for many cars including the later model CLK, E class coupe and more. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/02/w114-and-w123-coupe-production-figures/
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    Machines and Macchiatos

    I've been meaning to go to this event for a while. I finally did this morning. A pretty good event and the new location (Belrose) is very convenient for me. more photos from the link: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2021/12/machines-and-macchiatos-december-2021/
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    79 280SE

    This is a thread about my new 280SE. My first step is to change the plugs as its running poorly. As I said in the other thread, I don't plan to keep it long term, but to try and tidy it up over a couple of months and fix a few minor issues it has. However, I am impressed by some of...
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    Ad-blue shortage

    I was reading a doom and gloom article that our entire trucking industry is going to grind to a halt in 8 weeks due to an Ad-blue shortage. This is apparently a fluid used in the emissions system based on diesel grade urea and de-ionized water. Any late model truck is apparently going to...
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    107 107's across the Harbour bridge

    The MBCNSW attempted to drive 107 107's across the harbour bridge today as part of the 50 year celebration. While we probably had half that number, it was a pretty good turn out: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2021/11/107-107s-across-the-harbour-bridge/
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    Today (26/11) Only: Pirelli Tyres 50% off.

    My car tyre and auto (old Kmart tyre) is having a 'black friday' sale - 50% off all Pirelli tyres. Only while stocks last. I just got a set for my 560SEL - I think $268 or a set of four V rated P6s is a pretty good price. I put my order in at 1am to make sure I secured them. They have to...
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    SOLD: 4x Mercedes 14 inch 'Bundt' copies

    Set of four ‘Bundt’ wheel copies with tyres. Good but not perfect condition. Tyres have tread but are very old. They are all 205/70 14 95H. The genuine wheels are now hard to find and getting more expensive and these copies look almost identical. They are made in Australia. Were on my 450SLC but...
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    SOLD:: Mercedes 8 hole 16" replica wheels & tyres for W126 or similar

    For Sale: Set of four 16x7.5 ET23 replica 8 hole wheels to suit the W126 or similar models. Come with near new 225/55ZR16 99W tyres, less than 3 years old with only 7,000km on them. No curbing or gutter rash. I had them on a W126 560SEC but these rims would likely fit other Mercedes that use...
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    Retrosound 'Grand Prix' - new 80s becker inspired radio

    This product has been announced and should be available in 2022. I would imagine the local distributor, classic auto sound will carry it. Photos for those who don't use facebook: Note they allow the colour of the illumination to be changed, which would need to be amber to fit in with the...
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    Eastern Suburbs Cars and coffee

    There is a monthly event held at Centennial Park. I've been meaning to go for ages, but finally got around to it today: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2021/10/centennial-park-cars-and-coffee-october-2021/ Quite a good event and I would go back.
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    Australian made 14" Bundt alloys

    Does anyone have any experience with Bundt copies made in Australia? Looks like my set were made in 1988. They seem a high quality copy as it would appear they have the steel inserts for the lug bolts. I imagine they are cast, not forged like the genuine Fuchs units, but I really have no...
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    BM2 Battery Monitor

    A while back I ordered a couple of BM2 Battery monitors. Its a bluetooth enabled battery monitor that you can [it to your battery and get information about battery health, charging rates and so on to your phone. They are not expensive and its quite a useful tool to monitor the health of...
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    Mercedes Factory Manuals for Sale

    Mercedes Factory Manuals for Sale. These are all genuine factory manuals in good condition. Price includes postage in Australia. Engine Manual OM615, OM616, OM617 - Printed 1975 - $75 ASR II for W126, W124, R129 Models 1990 - $60 Introduction to service - Cross country models W460 - 1987 -...
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