Another 450SEL... Work in Progress

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You might have read in another thread that I acquired a 450SEL one owner.
Mechanically excellent, with a straight body unfortunaletly with a fair bit of rust.

Two weeks ago, Jerry got stuck into it.
All the body has been repaired, prepared and painted.

This morning it received the final coats.
Here are a couple of pics.

More pics as it is done and hoping to have it to show those coming to the BBQ on Saturday.

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To say I am thrilled would be an understatement :D
 

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That is not an original colour is it?

pretty nice deep blue from the photos

I think I'd fit clear front indicators as not to detract from the paintwork, just my opinion.

going to be a nice car by the looks of it.
 
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It is Des,

Magnetic Blue.

This car is very original

Here's what it looked like when I picked it up a month ago

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Bluey looking good Michel all the best with the project I like the colour of the 450.

Cheers.
 

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Do you have any other plans besides a respray?

the fresh paint looks very nice.
 
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Bluey looking good Michel all the best with the project I like the colour of the 450.
Cheers.

Thanks Tim... I'm very happy


Do you have any other plans besides a respray?
the fresh paint looks very nice.

Thanks Des.

The interior was sad, but I managed to find an immaculate MB-Tex interior that I have now in the workshop.

I'll be swapping it soon.
Otherwise, it needs nothing
 

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Michel Club Member Ben De Boer had a blue W116 for sale looks like your 450 is it Ben's old car?

Is the 450 a 4.5ltr or a 6.9ltr V8?

Happy motoring Michel 450 is sure to be attract a crowd at Saturday's BBQ.

Have a sanga and sauce for me on Saturday guys at the BBQ just one though!
:D
 
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Michel Club Member Ben De Boer had a blue W116 for sale looks like your 450 is it Ben's old car?
Is the 450 a 4.5ltr or a 6.9ltr V8?
Happy motoring Michel 450 is sure to be attract a crowd at Saturday's BBQ.
Have a sanga and sauce for me on Saturday guys at the BBQ just one though!
:D

Not the same car.

But I am going to have a look at that one (the one Ben de Boer was talking about) this week.

Mine is a 450SEL (4.5 engine)
 

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Not the same car.

But I am going to have a look at that one (the one Ben de Boer was talking about) this week.

Mine is a 450SEL (4.5 engine)


4.5ltr V8 engine still enough up and go that's for sure!

Ben still has the 450 for sale it was a Lapis Blue colour from memory?

Please let me know Michel if Ben knows of a good example 300SEL W126 for sale?

Thank you.
 

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Hey MICHEL

that is a FINE LOOKING W116 , i love the color , i'm not imitating you LOL

My BLU will just be the metalic blue 904 to go with the blue interior.

REGARDS

TAREK
 
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Hey MICHEL
that is a FINE LOOKING W116 , i love the color , i'm not imitating you LOL
My BLU will just be the metalic blue 904 to go with the blue interior.
REGARDS
TAREK

Thank you TAREK.
Funny you should have blue and blue.

Mine is also dark (Magnetic) Blue and dark Blue interior :D
 

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Hey MICHEL , i wanted to try the blue black but i know it was not assigned for this model , and the car since i bought it was blue /blue , but still i'm not in painting phase yet .

REGARDS

TAREK
 

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Just beautiful! Any pics of the rust before repair??? :rolleyes:
 

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Beautiful color! Of course, mine is very similar, so it's no wonder I like it, lol.

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Just beautiful! Any pics of the rust before repair??? :rolleyes:

Yes I have been taking pics as I go.

However, I don't think I'll be able to upload them until after the Xmas BBQ tomorrow.
 

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Look forward to seeing the photos of Bluey Michel and all the best for the BBQ tomorrow have a good day guys!

Here's hoping for sunshine for your BBQ tomorrow.

Cheers guys.
:D
 
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