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    Patrick_R reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Replacement Wheels & Cleaning with Like Like.
    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...
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    Patrick_R reacted to BenzBoy's post in the thread Replacement Wheels & Cleaning with Like Like.
    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...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Styria's post in the thread Replacement Wheels & Cleaning with Like Like.
    It's so easy to say "NO" in this present day and age. Or is it? I don't quite have the answer. The previously mentioned two piece 15"...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Styria's post in the thread slc drawing with Like Like.
    Good to hear from you David. I have always known that the two cars will be "keepers" in your possession as you consistently ensure that...
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    Patrick_R reacted to 6.9forever's post in the thread slc drawing with Like Like.
    Still got the 6.9 and the 450SLC, Michael! Both going well and getting ongoing maintenance. Currently both awaiting gear shift linkage...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Michel's post in the thread slc drawing with Haha Haha.
    I'll second that
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    Patrick_R reacted to Styria's post in the thread slc drawing with Like Like.
    Geez, I looked old even then - those were the heady, embryonic days of TK ! On account of geriatrics, I presently cannot recall the...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Goldeneye (5694) with Like Like.
    Oh your old 420 was stripped of the interior & other smaller items I needed before being sent to the wreckers unfortunately. Sad, but it...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Goldeneye (5694) with Like Like.
    My main issues have been far too many projects & getting way too far ahead of myself so I couldn’t focus on actual progress. I will keep...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Goldeneye (5694) with Like Like.
    Then the real work starts lol
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    Patrick_R reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Goldeneye (5694) with Like Like.
    Next step is a high pressure flush then oil & filter change. Then check the fuel system/flush & new filters. Once running I can add a...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Goldeneye (5694) with Like Like.
    It’s amazing how stiff the w116 chassis is compared to other vehicles. Here I jacked up the drivers rear corner & it lifted up the left...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Fangio and the 6.9 with Like Like.
    Hi Styria yes Goldeneye has a full set of books. The price was far too good to ignore. Rome wasn’t built in a day, so I expect it will...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Styria's post in the thread Fangio and the 6.9 with Like Like.
    Mark, I have actually responded to you in the Golden Eye thread. Unless you're very, very resilient, Golden Eye could eventually get...
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    Patrick_R reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Fangio and the 6.9 with Like Like.
    Haha, no the dream still lives, despite the cars that were sold in 2023. Refer to my thread on Goldeneye… Plus I still have 2 x 220kW...
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