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  1. chrisp

    Wilhelm Update

    Hello all, I thought I'd give you a brief update as to how Wilhelm is travelling right now (or rather, isn't travelling :(). I got the car back from the Star Shop after its unscheduled suspension overhaul and the good news is that side of things is now working nicely again. Many thanks to...
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    Driver's Window Regulator for RHD 6.9

    Hello, Does anyone know of a source for these? As you can see from this picture, mine has seen better days: I remember Styria mentioning that there is a viable alternative to the genuine article but I can't recall the details, I'm afraid. Regards, Chris
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    Wanted: Pressure Regulator for 6.9

    Still trying to pin down exactly what I need and what's happened but apparently my pressure regulator has broken. I don't know if these can be repaired or if a replacement is necessary, but assuming the worst, does anyone know of one for sale? The garage are telling me the part number is 126 320...
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Hello everyone, For those of you not familiar with my personal circumstances I have recently relocated from Sydney to Perth and in doing so have had to get my 6.9 inspected for roadworthiness and reregistered. It turned out I had a small leak from both my front levelling valve and the pump so...
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    One of Japan's most formidable street machines

    Saw this and thought it worth posting for amusement value: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160436278986
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    Dash Carpet and Floor Mats for a LWB W116

    Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a supplier of carpet to protect Wilhelm's (Astral Silver 6.9 with navy blue leather interior) dash from UV damage? I'm also thinking about getting some floor mats that fit nicely because the one in the driver's footwell has a nasty habit of...
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    Wilhelm: The First 1500km

    Well, as some of you know I have recently taken delivery of Astral Silver 6.9 #6187, or Wilhelm as we're calling him. I thought I'd share my experiences with the car so far. Since delivery we've driven from Sydney to Canberra, from there to the Southern Highlands, then on the Blue Mountains...
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    Engine Bay Detailing

    Can't claim to have done this myself yet, but I did come across this thread at another forum while looking for something completely unrelated: http://www.detailcity.org/forums/detailers-showcase/24566-1975-mercedes-benz-450-sel-w116.html. Hope it might be of use to someone. Regards, Chris
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    US 6.9 For Sale

    Possibly the most expensive 6.9 I've ever seen. However, with that mileage, perhaps not ridiculous... http://www.mypreownedmercedes.com/matrix.php?mbid=82970
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    External Airbags

    There Mercedes goes again, coming up with new ways to make cars safer: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/safety/5495705/External-airbag-slows-car-in-a-crash.html
  11. chrisp

    Printing Prototype Parts

    For those of you who might have missed this item from Jay Leno's Garage a few months ago, here's a reminder: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=944641. Today, I came across this low cost alternative...
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    Now I admit it looks good, but...

    ... $44,990 ?! http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/MERCEDES/450SEL/New%20South%20Wales/csn7178983.aspx :eek:
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    Tools required for basic 6.9 maintenance

    Hello everyone, as some of you might know, I am soon due to be taking delivery of a newly spruced-up silver 6.9, ex Styria. While the Godfather is readying the vehicle for its new home, I am starting to think about what equipment I will need to perform basic maintenance tasks on it as required...
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    450 SEL in Darlinghurst

    Mrs P and I were having lunch in Darlinghurst today and on the way back to the car I saw this 450 SEL parked. I have no affiliation to the seller or this car whatsoever - just saw it parked on the street with the for sale sign in the window... Apologies for the iPhone picture quality...
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    Nice looking 450 SE on CarPoint

    Morning, I was reading through an old thread where someone had posted a link to a CarPoint search for 450 SEs and while the original cars being referred to were no longer there, this one was: http://carpoint.com.au/used-car/MERCEDES/450SE/Victoria/csn6577826.aspx. Thought I'd share it in case...
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