C107's 560SEL

[c107]

Fitted a proper hirschmann antenna today:

W126 Hirschmann Antenna

A couple of months ago an eagle eyed viewer of my Instagram feed asked my why my 560SEL doesn't have a Hirschmann Antenna. Given how original the car is, i

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[Patrick_R]

Nice work mate.
This is such a lovely car.

 

[c107]

With my working antenna, I took the car along to a club event today:

MBCNSW Past Presidents drive through Berowra

Today was the first Mercedes-Benz club event of the year. It was the first of a couple of drives, organized by past presidents of the club. This drive w

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[Patrick_R]

She looks great Bryce.

 

[Oversize]

Great work so much more satisfying using genuine parts & not generic rubbish

 

[c107]

On my trip down to Canberra last year, I had an annoying wheel wobble right at 110km/h. The tyres were quite new, so I don't think they were balanced properly. But due to covid, its been over a year since they were fitted.

I took the car to a different tyre place today, who i thought did a good job on the alignment for my 280SE. Sure enough, at least one of the front tyres was out of balance. $30 later and this should hopefully be fixed.

 

[Oversize]

I try to use Wurth wheel weights since they’re very good quality & coated so they won’t corrode in place to eventually damage your expensive alloy wheels

 

[BenzBoy]

Wurth wheel weights are exactly what is required for the reasons given by Oversize.
Regards,
Brian

 

[Patrick_R]

Wheel balance is something not usually given the attention to detail it needs unfortunately.

 

[c107]

Turned over 340,000
Haven’t driven it much the last 6 months as I had to fix a window motor and odometer stopped.

 

[c107]

560SEL Odometer repair

Recently the odometer stopped working on my 1987 560SEL, just before the car hit 340,000km. This is a pretty common problem on the W126. I had to repair both my

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W126 stuck power window

Late last year the power window on my 1987 Mercedes 560SEL stuck in the down position. I lowered the window to exit a parking station and the window would n

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[Oversize]

Geez you’ve put a lot of work into the car; it must be amazing to drive!!

 

[c107]

Geez you’ve put a lot of work into the car; it must be amazing to drive!!

Yes it’s great. Quite smooth and comfortable.