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To those up on the Merc lineup: Did Mercedes ever make a vehicle with a cloth top - that is, black vinyl stuff glued to the metal roof of a car? Or did someone in Cambodia do it for them? Lukas

Okeydokey - it arrived yesterday. Initial pics: Rust at base of windscreen (look hard - lotsa bubbles): Rust above sill: Boot rust: Interior: Odo - really is 139,000km: Interior - even the bits that aren't usually brown are brown (eg ceiling): Rear - it has a towbar! (for pulling a...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mercedes-6-9-Engine-1979-V8_W0QQitemZ280258953183QQihZ018QQcategoryZ161425QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Also says they have other 6.9 bits including suspension.

Last one, I promise:o One of the oil leaks came from the area circled in red here: There's a ~1 inch black soft rubber hose that runs from the RHS rocker cover to somewhere. Attached (previously unattached) is a tiny (4mm o.d.), probably vacuum line. Oil was leaking through the hole where...

Me again. What is this: ? Referring to the thing with the thin shiny metal rod at the base of it, just above where the steering box arm joins the steering shafts in centre of pic. Lukas

Okeydokey, Having degreased all the greasy bits that weren't supposed to be greasy on the 6.9, I had a little time left, so decided to fit the rather expensive headlight wipers. It came without them, although the little driveshafts from the motors still stuck out the front (behind the bumper)...

Too the 6.9 for a RWC yesterday - given that it had a few fluid leaks, I wasn't really expecting a pass, and indeed it didn't. The bounce list was: 1) Tint too dark (is 35%, must be 5%) 2) Engine oil leak 3) P/S fluid leak 4) Shock bushes need replacing Took it to an excellent mechanic...

A brief update on 6.9 progress to date: Boot seal channel de-rusted Tail light surrounds de-rusted Dodgy electricals in boot fixed Sunroof frame and matching areas in car roof de-rusted New tail-light seals New sunroof seals New sunroof feet / sliding jaws Sunroof works! Power windows fixed...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-BENZ-W116-280S-SEDAN-ONE-OWNER-AUSTRALIAN-DEL_W0QQitemZ200245171836QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem High kms and possibly a bit steep for the price, but at a glance looks to be in good nick. Racers: it's an auto, sorry. I think this...

For those that can't get enough of hydro suspension: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/rare-1974-CITROEN-DS23-FAMILIALE-wagon-suit-resto-S-A_W0QQitemZ190243197759QQihZ009QQcategoryZ2030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi all, Was putting the sunroof back into the rusty 350, so that it could sit outside without wearing a trap and to get the sunroof frame + bits out of the carport. Re-assembled it all OK and figured out how to make it all work again, but to my dissapointment the sunroof motor would still only...

I'm with you on that one Des - the amount of metal and plastic and work required is way more than the dollar value of old cars. While it's not really a sensible comparison, I sometimes think "could I make / assemble it myself for less $" - no way with old cars, whereas things like houses on the...

Hi all, Am after a good condition roof lining (the beige perforated stuff) from a long chassis car - please advise if you have one on offer. I think I read that some race cars recently may have had them removed?:) Ta Lukas

Hi all, It's time to fix the shuddery windows on the new 6.9 - can anyone advise tips as to what to lubricate and so on? Have pulled out a door trim, and the vertical bar that the window slides up and down against would seem to be the main point of friction (apart from the window seals in the...

Hi all, After the following bits - got a quote from MBSpares, but half are not available and the other half are pricey. Have yet to check AutoHausAZ, will do that too. If anyone has any of these going, please advise. Thanks Lukas 1) LH rear tail light lense 2) LH + RH rear tail light foam...

Well, it had to happen. Took a little trip to West Gippsland the week before last, and have as a result procured myself the 6.9 that was on EBay as per http://topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=711. It also came with a "parts" 450SEL, which is work out but still better than the rusty 350 in...

Two more: Motor Manual Magazine (Australia) from September 1976 - Article: Mercedes 450SEL or 3 Ford LTDs (5MB)? http://www.savefile.com/files/1646315 Wheels Magazine (Australia) from August 1975 - Article: We Drive Benz 6.9 Superstar (2.5MB) http://www.savefile.com/files/1646361

While looking for potential rusty 350SE replacements, found: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250259196405 Is 250,000km far for a 6.9? Starting price seems cheap, where it ends is another story. But wait, there's more: you get a free 450SEL! Lukas

Hi all, Thanks as always for the advice. To answer some of your questions: Why did I get the car: Have occasionally seen them around over the years, and liked the look of them. Didn't know the model names, age, or the place of the range within the Merc vehicle range. Also bit of a Merc fan in...

Hi all, Was jacking up the front of the car using the vehicle jack and the jacking point under the drivers door, when cracking noises started coming from the jack point. Lowered the jack, got out a screwdriver to start poking around, and long story short - there is a lot more rust that I...