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    Eastern Creek 2010 - Italian job

    There was just no way that one could ignore some of the Italian beauties..... Alfa Romeo Montreal - 2.5 liter V8 mid mounted and exclusively styled. Alfa Romeo 2600 Coupe - how very rare, but not as rare as the corresponding Berlina model of the same vintage. So rare is the Berlina that the...
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    Eastern Creek 2010 - Sports Cars

    Again, some very wonderfu looking, and desirable Sports Cars - other than his looks, I wish I was Jay Leno - well, you know......anyway, it's cars and without further ado..... It said GT40 onthe graphics - genuine or repro ? Well. it's a Ferrari, isn't it - what more can you say...
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    Eastern Creek - Some Brits

    When you speak of Classic Cars, surely the Brits need to have some say in the matter ? ............... Triumph TR5 and TR6 - the interior shot is of the TR5 - like that rim on the 6..Well, both are TR6s - not sure. Photobucket - running hot and bucking. More to come in due...
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    Eastern Creek - More Americans No.1

    Some of the older, and perhaps not quite so glamorous Americans, are certainly worthwhile perusing. For instance, the following I found of great interest, possibly perhaps I have not really seen them previously..... Hudson Hornet - what an imposing limousine. Wonderful looking Chevy - how...
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    More Eastern Creek 2010

    For the information of members, there are many more pictures taken on the day of the show. In all, I took eighty pictures, many covering (in my humble opinion) some lovely Italian rarities, and other unusuals and Classic Cars. Regards Styria...
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    Eastern Creek - 2010

    There is no doubt that there were just so many beautiful, so many delightful, so many unusual cars on display - and I daresay that each and every owner has put just about all of their resources, and maybe knowledge, but certainly pride to each of their cars. I must admit that I just about get...
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    Removal of Instrument and Switch Panel

    Hi all, one of the most tedious jobs on a 6.9 and most 116s relates to the removal of the above mentioned components, particularly the switch panel that incorporates the slider heater/fresh air controls and the rotary dials for the Air Con. and Fan. There are a number of issues to...
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    6.9 Under Bonnet

    Got your engine bay nice and shiny - please feel free to let us have a pic. of your pride and joy. Here are a couple of samples... Gleaming Beauty - fairly neat and tidy..... Regards Styria
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    stainless steel braided brake lines

    These are available at a very reasonable price as quoted on their website. I am not sure how many you get for the money quoted. http://www.paragonperformance.com/mercedbrk.html Regards Styria
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    280SE Coupe

    Tim was kind enough to forward an ebay link on a Coupe for sale - in Victoria. http://cars2.ebay.com.au/Mercedes-benz-W111-280-SE-Coupe-1968_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ290460195333 I would be interested in other's opinions. The price is NOT cheap, yet it is left hand drive, it is a 280 and not...
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    Removal of 6.9 engine oil tank

    Has anyone ever removed this 'dry sump' tank from their car ? Believe me, it's one of those jobs that can be quiote cumbersome and physically demanding. The tools required, primarily, are Open End spanners ranging in size from 36 millimeters down to 27..... and it5 is necessary to remove the...
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    Maserati - a long held dream

    Whichever way you look at it, and whatever interpretation you cloth it with, the name and its motif, the "TRIDENT" so proudly displayed on the grilles bearing that name, have always evoked excitement, beauty of Italian styling at its best and mythical folklore that can never become obsolete...
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    The K-Jetronic Fuel System

    Excellent and useful information about your car's fuel system. http://www.diagnostic-assistance.co.uk/mech_inj.htm#MFI03
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    107 website - northern source

    Hi All, this would have to be just about one of the best sites dealing with the 107 models. Just browse to your heart's content - you'll be surprised at the info contained on this site. http://northernresource.com/mercedes/107-soft-top.htm Regards Styria
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    Jay Leno's website

    The difference between Jay Leno and myself is this: He, as a talk show host asks the questions and he gets the answers from his famous, and not so, guests. Me ? I ask no questions, I just talk aimlessly. Judging by his website, his cars and planes and whatever else, he gets the nod by a...
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    CLS - Used Car Test

    It's always interesting to get opinions AFTER the initial hype. http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=69502&vf=15
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    Optical Prescription Spectacles

    The sub-heading says 'got a good deal recently' ? If so, ' share it with the community'. Well, I am about to do just that. Nothing to do with Motor Cars except I do like to see which way I am heading, and I need to claim a waiver of accepting responsibility, and to also declare that I have no...
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    Rims & tyres

    Probably a little more than two years ago, I was basically forced into purchasing the Taiwanese made SPEEDY wheels (rims) at a cost of $1100.00. That price included some good quality used tyres (Nankangs) and although I had been led to believe that I was buying second hand rims, when I came to...
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    great 108/109 and 116 videos

    Some great and informative videos, including S-Class history - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rOiVvvKFrM Enjoy looking and investigating. This is a thread originally started by Michel some little while ago. Regards Styria
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    complete 6.9 rear end on ebay

    This item has probably already been picked up by others - I think it is a notable find, and as well being advertised at a reasonable and realistic price - at $450.00, from end to end. What annoys me is that some mean and tight whatever has the hide and audacity to whinge 'that he has only...
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