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08-19-2009, 08:15 AM
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It followed me home... Can I keep it?
Hello Peaches,
My wife came with me to look at this car in June. At the time she gave me that, "you can't be serious?" stare. Since we already own 3 cars that won't fit into our garage with 3 motorcycles and tools/storage, I have to pay for a storage unit ($175/mo). I made a deal anyway and asked for time to come get it. Yesterday, this 1959 220Sb followed me home. It needs a lot of work. Ever hear of "it was running when we parked it"?
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08-19-2009, 08:58 AM
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I think you are going to be very uncomfortable living in that storage unit this time of year.
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08-19-2009, 09:05 AM
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Where can I find 13 inch tires? The book only says 13 inch 7.5 inches, which is not translated into a modern tire size?
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1962 220Sb ~ The Emerald Bullet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx6tN1W48_o 1957 Ponton 220S 2001 S600 Daily Driver The Universe is Abundant ~ Life is GOOD!http://www.classiccarclock.com
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08-19-2009, 09:37 AM
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A fellow Houstonian! Also look out for "the AC just needs a bump of freon".
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08-19-2009, 09:57 AM
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Nice! Look forward to more pics, especially before, during and after
 - Peter.
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08-19-2009, 04:46 PM
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08-19-2009, 05:43 PM
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that thing is awesome!
i'd leave it just like that and drive it lol. the wings look sweet too!
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08-19-2009, 06:31 PM
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Strelnik Invest in America: Buy a Congressman! 1950 170SD 1951 Citroen 11BN 1953 Citroen 11BNF limo 1953 220a project 1959 180D 1960 190D 1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr 1983 240D daily driver 1983 380SL 1990 350SDL daily driver alt 3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5 3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6
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08-19-2009, 10:43 PM
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The best body style Mercedes ever made!
 We have 6 of them on the property (if only I could find an affordable late production sunroof model).
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08-20-2009, 01:37 AM
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Welcome to the club. Please post some pics and the chassis number, 111.012-nn-nnnnnn. If you have single circuit drum brakes and a flap on the center of the firewall above the engine, you have what's called a 1st version. There are some minor differences with the 2nd version at the 1963 model year changeover:
Dual circuit brakes, front discs, some front suspension variations and different carbs. BTW, nice looking car. 13's would translate to 185-13's. I have a set of the late 70's and 80's aluminum wheels, called Bunts, that are 14" and look really nice. They are available new in aftermarket or used from a later Mercedes sometimes with 14" wheels.
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Regards Warren Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL ENTER > = (HP RPN) Not part of the in-crowd since 1952. Last edited by wbain5280; 08-20-2009 at 01:40 AM. Reason: add more stuff
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08-20-2009, 10:37 AM
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nice car. a good original. I bet your wife will love it.
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08-20-2009, 11:33 AM
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WOW, how could you NOT keep it, that is what I have been looking for, good luck and keep us updated , drool drool
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08-20-2009, 12:47 PM
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Nice car!
If you want to upgrade to 14" wheels to have a better choice of tires while keeping the original look, I have a set of five 14"x6" early W108 rims on which you can fit your center hubcaps. Thay were on my W111 Coupe and they are straight. They would also allow you to upgrade to disc brakes with 108 parts if you wish to do so at a later stage. Last edited by GGR; 08-20-2009 at 12:53 PM.
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08-20-2009, 01:37 PM
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Hey! Looks almost like the exact color gray on my '67, except not faded. Congrats man, they're the best! What's the color combo of the interior?
I'm running the firestone 185/80/13's right now, they have a nice thin whitewall stripe that is similar to what they had when new and they ride great. They're also very close to the exact same size as the originals so the speedo will be correct and they're the right price, I would recommend them. (never thought I'd say that about firestones)
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