Dolly - Finally My Finny - The Journey Continues - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

meltedpanda · #16 04-17-2016, 10:49 PM

getting things done in the engine bay
before

after

now onto a leaking master cylinder , need to see if they can be repaired

also need to find the right steering coupling, one with spines on both ends, anyone with a part number ?

68_280SE · #17 04-23-2016, 07:12 PM

That steering coupler is repairable and the last time i checked the parts were available from MB.

You'll need:

2 111-462-01-65 rubber bushing
2 111-990-30-40 washer
2 912002 010001 lock clip
2 900055 010000 spring washer

Hope this helps.
John

meltedpanda · #18 04-23-2016, 09:57 PM

thanks , and yes , I rebuilt it and put her on today !

meltedpanda · #19 04-26-2016, 10:36 PM

got her engine bay about done , carbs balanced with uni-sync , tool her out for a 10 mile spin, ran smooth, good power and the steering is tight as a tic ! Little victories !
here is the current engine bay look

gmog220d · #20 04-27-2016, 09:34 AM

Lookin' good! Glad the carb deal worked out well for you.

meltedpanda · #21 04-27-2016, 10:49 AM

yes, and thanks for your help!

meltedpanda · #22 04-30-2016, 09:40 PM

Making progress changed out one front shock,got side tracked when I found a little rust to deal with. Minimal but needed fixed. While I let the POR15 dry I decided to try to remove some dash wood. Well a few hours later most was removed ,all looks like I will be able to refinish. Problem tho is the dash pad. It literally disintegrated with every screw I removed. Now I am in a it if a twist. Not sure how to retrofit something that will resemble a dash pad. Anyone have an extra lying about ?

I'll keep my eye open on eBay but I don't recall ever seeing one May have to get creative All suggestions welcome

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meltedpanda · #23 05-01-2016, 10:02 PM

trying to confirm that 1135420907 is the right part number for a speedometer cable, for my 62 220b
anyone with a parts book

Graham · #24 05-02-2016, 12:02 PM

Hi Ron,

Congratulations on new project! Looks like you will be busy for a while!

Graham

meltedpanda · #25 05-02-2016, 04:37 PM

Hey Graham, indeed, always wanted a Finny , you may remember, so this too will be a labor of love. I may actually keep this one ! Not missing all my Djet woes from my W107 , but use the knowledge ( you taught me

) quite a bit ! Carbs are much easier !

joshhol · #26 05-05-2016, 12:14 PM

Just curious why the motor mount job was difficult? Getting ready to replace those, looks like it should be easy with unrestricted access.

meltedpanda · #27 05-05-2016, 01:51 PM

mine were so far gone that I had to raise the engine a bit more than normal to get access to release them . that caused the engine to shift a bit. I was by myself so lining up the bolt holes on the way back down was not easy. With a helper it would have been easier ( lesson learned ) but you are correct , pretty straight forward process. The replacements may not be of the same underside configuration , but they will work with a bolt you will need to fit to hold the bottom plate on. You will see what I mean when you get there

meltedpanda · #28 05-07-2016, 09:26 PM

a little progress with the steering wheel, a bit of work this project entailed, a lot of sanding ,filler , sanding some more, primer , sanding and then acrylic enamel spray , I like the result
before

after

just gotta find a dash

Stretch · #29 05-07-2016, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meltedpanda

a little progress with the steering wheel, a bit of work this project entailed, a lot of sanding ,filler , sanding some more, primer , sanding and then acrylic enamel spray , I like the result
before

after

just gotta find a dash

Tell me more about the filler and any glue you used please! I have a similar problem with my Land Rover steering wheel.

If you need European help with a dash send me a PM / email - but remember postage / shipping will be a bugger.