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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 04-06-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1,417
Views: 204,438
Posted By jimd
Looking for 85 500sec rear shocks

I am not sure if the w126 coupes and sedans have the same shocks - please advise and give price if available - looking for shocks with < 25K miles on them.

Jim
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-25-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By jimd
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-24-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By jimd
WTB - Bilstein rear shocks w126 Gen-1 (B46-0511)

Looking for a new or lightly used set of rear shocks for my 85 500SEC. PM me if you have some for sale.

Jim
Forum: Detailing and Interior 01-27-2010, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 16,712
Posted By jimd
Leatherique filler not a good idea for seat tears IMHO

I used the Leatherique white paste to repair larger cuts in my leather seats and it separates after a few weeks (or days) if there is any pressure on the seat (i.e., stretching). I think it is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-14-2010, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 946
Posted By jimd
Grill

What condition is the grill in and what is the cost?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-13-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 932
Posted By jimd
front grill

What condition is the grill in? How much would it cost?

I take it from your earlier post that the front seat bottoms are in bad shape?

What condition is the longest piece (goes around the...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-20-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,492
Posted By jimd
Chemical solvent needed

I read that a solvent is needed to remove the anodizing and then the trim has to be re-coated with lacquer or another clear coating. The post I read said soaking it in Drano (not sure of the...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-18-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By jimd
I restitched the backrest seam

I removed the backrest leather and restitched one of the seams (the seat rest leather was too difficult to remove on my car). The material behind the foam had rotted and needed shoring up. Getting...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-13-2009, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,404
Posted By jimd
Removing the leather of w126 automatic front seats

I have looked at threads describing removing the front seat leather on manual seats for 126 cars. But the threads seem to talk about manual seats only. If you have electric adjustable seats, it seems...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-13-2009, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,567
Posted By jimd
I am considering gluing a piece of leather behind...

I am considering gluing a piece of leather behind the rip and using Leatherique crack filler to fill the seam that is left and then apply the leather dye. I am not sure the crack filler will stay in...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-10-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By jimd
Thanks. Mine is black semi-gloss and I was...

Thanks. Mine is black semi-gloss and I was wondering about what to repaint it.
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 12-08-2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,779
Posted By jimd
Door removal info

I guess you already know what the problem could be.. so here are instructions to removing the front door panel on a 1986+ car... I would assume the pre-1986's are the same but not 100%. I will use...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-08-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,222
Posted By jimd
Resewing horizontal seat indentations for SEC leather seats

I have some 85 SEC leather seats and some of the horizontal indentations still have stitching in them but no longer go in (indent). It seems like the stitching should hold them in but it does not....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-06-2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 532
Posted By jimd
WTB: Mercedes 16" Centra wheel center cap

I only need the (usually gold) three pointed star bolted to the cap but the full cap would be fine also.
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-04-2009, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By jimd
Proper color/surface of lower cladding on 85 500SEC

My pewter SEC has a semi-gloss black paint below the plastic side-cladding (probably a repaint). This is the area that borders the undercoating where the jack holes are. Does anyone know what color...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-04-2009, 12:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,492
Posted By jimd
I tried Mothers aluminum polish with a polishing...

I tried Mothers aluminum polish with a polishing pad with a drill/polisher pad. I also tried red rubbing compound using the same method No effect. This stuff is tough to remove!

Wax makes it...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-03-2009, 12:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,492
Posted By jimd
Yes it is milky - stripping sounds expensive ...

Yes it is milky - stripping sounds expensive ...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 12-02-2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,492
Posted By jimd
Aluminum trim has white coating - can it be removed?

I have tried removing the white thin layer from my 1985 126 with polishing compound but no luck. Any suggestions?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-02-2009, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,358
Posted By jimd
Climate control unit

How much for the Climate control unit?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-02-2009, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
Posted By jimd
rolltop

Is the rolltop wood version still available, if so how much? How to install in 500sec?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-02-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,117
Posted By jimd
burl wood

Is the wood over the steering still available?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-02-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,516
Posted By jimd
seeking sec parts

I am looking for burl wood (the long piece over the steering wheel) , passenger seat (seat rest, not backrest), two flat doors/units/housing first aid kit below rear window (seen in picture).

Are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-28-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 683
Posted By jimd
Dash wood - is it burl?

Dash wood - is it burl? If so, how much of the piece that goes over the steering wheel?
Forum: Tech Help 11-28-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,125
Views: 120,323
Posted By jimd
I have a California 85 500SEC with 290,000 K...

I have a California 85 500SEC with 290,000 K miles. It was well taken care of and is still fun to drive with classic looks and euro headlights. I love driving it. Some of the plastic parts are a bit...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-28-2009, 08:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,358
Posted By jimd
Climatee control and steering wheel

How much for the climate control buttons and module (the dash button unit)

and how much for the steering wheel?

Thanks.
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