68 or 69? resto update - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

cj750rock · #1 06-03-2005, 01:16 PM

First, the car I am restoring is registered as a 68 but the headrest shape and a label I found under the rear seat is telling me that the car really is a 69. How can this be?

Now for an update, the car is 90% done. I am doing a final check on the uphostery today, it is going back to the body shop for final touch up/fix and it is going to a local mechanic for a few mechnical stuff. When I get that car back, I will be installing the upper wood pieces and I am done!!!!

I can't wait to drive this thing to car shows and sunny Sunday drives!

norbtx · #2 06-03-2005, 05:40 PM

Where are the pics! I'm as excited as you are.

cj750rock · #3 06-04-2005, 01:59 AM

I am going to take some pictures on Monday. It will have some tapes from me finding small things for the body shop but you will get the idea.

norbtx · #4 06-08-2005, 01:44 PM

Are they ready yet?

cj750rock · #5 06-08-2005, 10:44 PM

no, I went to the shop but it was pretty dirty. I am going over there tomorrow. It is soooo pretty. The completed interior (w/o the upper wood) leather looks and feels new. It will be great.
I will post some pictures if I get some clean shots.

cj750rock · #6 06-12-2005, 06:37 PM

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/davidhoh@sbcglobal.net/slideshow?.dir=/3659&.src=ph

it is from the shop.
I will take some real ones when I am done.

suginami · #7 06-12-2005, 07:48 PM

Looks really nice!

It's hard to tell exactly what color the car is.

Is it a silvery-blue metallic?

cj750rock · #8 06-12-2005, 11:09 PM

blue silver - original color.

Q45Denver · #9 06-12-2005, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cj750rock

First, the car I am restoring is registered as a 68 but the headrest shape and a label I found under the rear seat is telling me that the car really is a 69. How can this be?

Now for an update, the car is 90% done. I am doing a final check on the uphostery today, it is going back to the body shop for final touch up/fix and it is going to a local mechanic for a few mechnical stuff. When I get that car back, I will be installing the upper wood pieces and I am done!!!!

I can't wait to drive this thing to car shows and sunny Sunday drives!

Looks like someone may have swapped out the interior and bumpers with a newer model. These had the wood console tray up to 1970 and no rubber inserts in the bumpers. 1969 was first year for headrests. Nice car however. I might be interested in some of the leather pieces if you can post high resolution pictures. I love the smell of the original leather in these.

cj750rock · #10 06-13-2005, 12:00 AM

but the registration says 68. The uphostery shop found the sticker below the rear seat with the manufacturing date of 69. I am not sure how that happened. I am pretty sure it is a 69.
Thanks.

norbtx · #11 06-13-2005, 11:59 AM

That looks unbelievable! Great job! I need to get that kind of stuff done to my car. The interior is awesome. I don't care what people say about restoring a coupe, its worth every penny.

cj750rock · #12 06-13-2005, 12:31 PM

I probably spent more than what these cars are going for however, I wanted to do it for me and eventually, if I hold on to it for long enough, I will get it back not that I would sell it.

I think the market right now is for all the hot rods and muscle cars due to all the popular TV shows but I know the market, it will turn around and the european cars will shine in a few years.

Thanks for all your kind words. The car is beautiful and I am going to drive it, take good care of it and enjoy it.

suginami · #13 06-13-2005, 05:43 PM

I'd love to get together with you and see the car when it's done.

I believe we live pretty close to each other. I am in Diamond Bar, off of the 57 freeway.

cj750rock · #14 06-13-2005, 07:54 PM

Come on by. I also store my AMG in Diamond Bar at my parents'. I will be storing this one there as well eventually.

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