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Some great work here mate.

When you are bored with your blue baby do please let me know....

And I re-installed the Becker 596 with hidden bluetooth box. Driving a classic MB without a becker is like going to france and not...

Turns out the aux fan is dead. The relay clicks, but the fan does not come on even when the relay is bypassed. So new fan on order...

My old 280SE is doing well in its new ownership, the owner being a MBCNSW member who has put around 7,000km on the car since he...

Beautiful images Bryce. Some really nice cars there.

Went again today - probably the biggest one I've been to: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2025/03/auto-brunch-st-ives-march-2025/

😝 truck tyres are cheaper

I think there is a Ferrari that uses this size too?

Thanks for clarifying this mate, understood. Fun fact. Australian trucks now have new 2025 ADR‘s about safety systems and stability...

Speed & load rating, plus unique size. Of course you could replace the wheels with a larger diameter & more tyre choices. This option is...

What is so special about the 6.9 that requires specialised tyres Mark?

The 215/70R14 Michelins are now $850ea. 😬😱 Apparently made specifically for the 6.9

Chrome plating wheels is also an issue and many testers will not approve a RWC with them fitted. Same goes for stainless d shackles for...

Although you can buy stainless steel wheel bolts as after-market items, you do need to be certain that they will do the job. Stainless...