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And getting a 6.9 off the stands can be fun when the suspension's completely depressurized.... Rear first. Note that if the timber under rear wheels isn't at least 80mm high, your trolley jack will become trapped underneath the car and you'll need the standard sill jack to rescue it! And...

After removing some cosmetic pieces I started to realize the vulnerability of a W116 to serious engine damage if one was a careless driver. Even a gutter, kerb, or speed hump poses a threat. Especially to a 6.9 that's a little lower than standard. Even worse when parking bays are becoming...

Put the trolley jack under the front main crossmember first, using a piece of timber between the jack and the chassis. Jack the vehicle up and place on the stands, which should be positioned under the rear lower control arm support, where it is bolted to the chassis. Place the trolley jack...

I've been trying to make sense of the system and it totally baffles me. The windscreen washers work, but no headlight washers. Help! To me there seems to be two pickups out of the bottle, one for each pump. There's a pump for the windscreen and one for the headlights. Note that it's...

Here's some closer pics of the wheels. The first one shows the size. After measuring them, I found it also revealed the offset (e11): Normally the wheel centre caps wouldn't fit (unless the bearing covers are modified): And the pilot holes are too big, requiring sleeves to be fitted...

It crossed my mind that it could've been caused by a collision, but a look on the left side dispelled that notion :(. Initially it was hard to see (apart from the cracked saddle): This last one shows the left rear bump-stop mount and I'm concerned that's also developing a crack: The...

So this is what I was so shocked to discover during my inspection of Blue Flame. Initially I thought I was seeing things and didn't really believe it. But a closer look confirmed my suspicions. I suspect it's been caused by driving (or being towed) with collapsed hydraulic suspension, or by...

Normally I'd say British cars are well, cr*p! But if I had the (considerable) spare cash, this is one of the cars that'd be sitting in my garage... :D http://www.jaguarspeedster.com/ It doesn't get much better than this: :D:D:D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66owXqZaexs

How about something like this? :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKc7d73yOSs&NR=1

Dunno about the headlights n grille, but the rest looks ok! http://www.videosurf.com/video/w-116-mercedes-benz-pickup-custom-unique-124253530 It even sounds good even tho it won't idle: http://www.videosurf.com/video/w116-mercedes-benz-unique-pickup-116-1316062082 :)

It's the landing that needs more work!!! :eek: http://www.videosurf.com/video/flying-w116-1277596124

HNY guys n gals! How's this one to kick it off? $50K and a lovely new interior.... http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/mercedes-450sel-1979-11661211 Indications are that the number plate refers to how much more you need to spend! :D

Well it's a pretty crude attempt in Microsoft (?) Paint, but here's what I've been toying with: Does anyone know of better software that will fill an area without drawing around the border and something that can incorporate the pre-existing reflections??

Another thread prompted me to wonder what automotive books members here would like to have on their coffee tables. One of my interests is collecting these types of books on various topics. So my nominations for what I'd like to see printed (if they don't already exist) are as follows...

I seem to remember this being for sale before, but not by someone in Melbourne.... And if it's just a reprint of Wikipedia, who are they kidding?? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/250946169089?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 :mad:

What is sooooooo wrong with this auction?????? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120829399300?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/120829399300?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 :mad::mad:

Over the years many different colours have taken my fancy to paint my Buick. I think it's one of the most difficult decisions to make when rebuilding a car. I've gone from purples, to candy apple red, to black. I'm now settled on a two tone combination of blues. I've seen many standard cars...

Yeah I reckon I'd feel the same! :eek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7At48rRs4c&feature=related

And this one just makes you wanna cry.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf_j9z-JCa4&feature=related :(:(

WOW guys this is real dedication!! :D The rust was really taking hold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OGlV6WcquU&feature=related Bet someone here knows the owner....