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  1. Des

    6.9 Brochure

    Not much time left on it, http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-BENZ-450-SEL-6-9-SALES-BROCHURE_W0QQitemZ350074041250QQihZ022QQcategoryZ102576QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Same as the one that came new with my 6.9, just gives the specs of the car, motor etc.. nice to have in the folder with...
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    Question on lights on race cars

    Guys, I thought as we have a few people here who are into racing they might know the answer to this. What is the purpose of blacking out the headlights like this on a car? I have seen it done all over the place on different race cars, Is it to stop the glass getting broken and stuck in the...
  3. Des

    6.9 Parts

    I don't think I have seen you elaborate on this further anywhere, what's happening Styria? I think it was back in the days of the other forum you mentioned the leveling valves were skyrocketing over $4k an item and some other critical parts were no longer available new from MB.
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    Cold air intake(s)

    Something like this would look the part also
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    Cold air intake(s)

    Dear Bill Firstly to see if there is any point to mucking around with this can you take the air cleaner off and give it a short drive? This is a 6.9 with the 560 air cleaner fitted to give you an idea of how it has been done before this is a super rare AMG air cleaner, in keeping with your...
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    420SEL Crash Video

    Has everyone here seen these? 420SEL crash video from the late 1980's used to be aired here on TV of an evening, during Sale of the Century etc.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzFXN9lFvws really makes you think what is important about a car, safety
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    Tirpitz

    Yes the other car was a government car and fully insured although she tried to say it was my fault.... was at a T intersection with a give way sign, I started to turn left, then spotted a car coming quite fast down the hill from the right, so I stopped about half the car over the line, quite a...
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    Tirpitz

    Today I was out driving Tirpitz the 230 and we were engaged and rear ended by a battle cruiser of the Imperial Japanese Navy, a Nissan. Tirpitz suffered moderate damage, tow bar bent, bumper bent, rear panel pushed in about 4 inches, tail light smashed, boot bent. Didn't actually feel like a...
  9. Des

    1973 CE Coupe

    Had mine nearly 2 months, so must be time soon to sell it and get something else...... They drive very well, have that same light sporty steering that you get in a w116 or a w123, although it feels slightly heavier, nothing major just noticeable. the 280CE motor is quite responsive, put the...
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    Mercedes Enthusiast

    Hello I have issues 61-78 (including 78 the latest newsagent issue) of Mercedes Enthusiast All are in excellent condition $55 and I'll cover postage, thanks Des
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    100000k's grille badge for sale

    100,000k's high mileage grille badge for sale suitable for any benz that has broken the 100k's mark. $60 and I'll cover postage, thanks
  12. Des

    Bundt style Hubcaps for sale

    Guys I have a set of these 4 x bundt style hubcaps that fit onto the standard 14" steel wheels suitable for any 70's Benz. $100 ono for the set and I'll cover postage
  13. Des

    AMG 6.9 photo(s)

    AMG 6.9 photo(s) http://cgi.ebay.de/Bilder-u-Negative-weisser-AMG-450-SEL-6-9-09-1979-W116_W0QQitemZ140238175787QQihZ004QQcategoryZ62199QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem love the big fat BBS wheels, tough looking
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    Sump plug question

    Today I decided to have a crack at changing the oil on one of our cars myself. I've always noticed when you get your car serviced at a workshop they change the sump plug "o ring" I always assumed this to be a rubber or some other gasket type o ring. But they are metal, just like a metal washer...
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    Saddam Hussein´s 6.9

    A few more pictures
  16. Des

    450SEL Cabriolet

    This looks nice http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200226587662&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010#ebayphotohosting
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