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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

07-30-2018, 06:50 PM

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Webasto Sunroof Parts Source

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Posted By Avanti

Webasto Sunroof Parts Source

Can anyone recommend a good source for old Webasto sunroof parts?

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-06-2017, 11:28 PM

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Nardi adapter on 1977 450 SLC

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Posted By Avanti

Can't answer your question but an outfit called...

Can't answer your question but an outfit called Crowder's Customizing on ebay sells Nardi wheels and hub adapters. I have purchased a few over the years. They may be able to help.

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

07-16-2017, 01:45 PM

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Oil - Type/change frequency or additive at low annual mileage?

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Posted By Avanti

And just to add that its not a good idea to start...

And just to add that its not a good idea to start the engine and let idle for a while and shut off. This is not like driving the car which burns off moisture and can actually create more condensation...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

07-14-2017, 11:28 AM

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DIY Becker Radio Repair?

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Posted By Avanti

Thank you. I'll give it a try.

Thank you. I'll give it a try.

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

07-12-2017, 08:45 PM

Replies: 12

DIY Becker Radio Repair?

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Posted By Avanti

When it doesn't play just static but you have to...

When it doesn't play just static but you have to turn the volume up pretty high to hear it. When it does play, the station is not totally clear like the station is not tuned in. No lights go on,...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

07-05-2017, 10:54 AM

Replies: 12

DIY Becker Radio Repair?

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Posted By Avanti

DIY Becker Radio Repair?

My 71 220 has the original Becker Europa radio. It worked when I first bought the car, but after a day or so of use it turns on but won't play 90% of the time. When it does play, it doesn't for more...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

07-04-2017, 08:50 PM

Replies: 8

Long sitting 450SE

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Posted By Avanti

You haven't mentioned what you want to use the...

You haven't mentioned what you want to use the car for? If your end game is to drive I would let it go. Project cars don't always have to be about money but for me it is a factor. Plus this car has...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-28-2017, 07:43 PM

Replies: 21

My '66 Fintail 200D Update

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Posted By Avanti

If the 66 has a belt driven vacuum pump like the...

If the 66 has a belt driven vacuum pump like the later diesels, it supplies vacuum to brake booster. Check to see if it's all there and working.

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-24-2017, 02:11 PM

Replies: 15

Jump start or new battery?

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Posted By Avanti

+1 on charging first. Although The...

+1 on charging first.

Although The alternator does charge the battery, it is a battery maintainer vs being a battery charger. If your battery is over 5 years old it's on borrowed time. It's the...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-11-2017, 02:40 AM

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71 220 Engine Mounts and Related Wrench

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Posted By Avanti

Thanks for the suggestions. I've changed many...

Thanks for the suggestions. I've changed many mounts but when I saw the special wrench Pelican offers to replace motor mounts I though I would ask. I've owned a few cars where specialty tools were...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-10-2017, 03:12 AM

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I Found A Cool Fintail Wagon

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Posted By Avanti

Stumbled on this thread while doing an unrelated...

Stumbled on this thread while doing an unrelated search.

Wonder how the Fintail and its owner are doing?

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-09-2017, 10:12 PM

Replies: 5

71 220 Engine Mounts and Related Wrench

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Posted By Avanti

71 220 Engine Mounts and Related Wrench

71 220 gas.

Need to replace my engine mounts and it looks like our host only carries the right side. Or are they interchangeable? Do I need or would the job be much easier with the suggested...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-09-2017, 08:09 PM

Replies: 19

Show Us Your Car's Interior

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Posted By Avanti

[QUOTE=MagicBus;3705390]Here's mine. 1983 240D,...

[QUOTE=MagicBus;3705390]Here's mine. 1983 240D, running a mostly 1979 bamboo interior.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7306/27700117104_646cc948c2_c.jpg

Is that a 5 speed!!??

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-09-2017, 07:51 PM

Replies: 5

71 220, Differential Swap?

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Posted By Avanti

Thanks for the reply. I have to find my...

Thanks for the reply.

I have to find my notes and math formulas from when I did this on a car years ago with the same 1:1 final drive trans ratio. Thinking from memory speculates that going from...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-08-2017, 12:11 PM

Replies: 5

71 220, Differential Swap?

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Posted By Avanti

Thanks for the replies. For got to mention that...

Thanks for the replies. For got to mention that this car is a gas engine and not a diesel so any opinions on how "tall" I can go are appreciated. I realize we are getting into a subjective area. I'm...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-07-2017, 11:16 PM

Replies: 5

71 220, Differential Swap?

Views: 886

Posted By Avanti

71 220, Differential Swap?

Hi All new to this forum but not Pelican. Just picked up a 71 220 with a manual 4 speed transmission. It revs too high for my taste on the freeway here in SoCal so considering swapping the diff with...

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