boomy
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Aug 23, 2016 19:45:33 GMT
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Decided I needed something a little more 'retro' in my life. I do have a few 97 - 98 Volvo's, but they still feel so modern. It was time to start looking and wondering about what to have. I like BM's but have had many, have had Merc 190's, numerous early Japanese things, a couple of Jag XJ6's etc but I wanted something reasonably big, reasonably square and reasonably funky and other than a few Japanese motors and the odd Yank, I couldn't think of much I fancied....until I saw this. Have so far done various service bits, hacked 1.5 coils off front and back (with the recommended spring compressor), changed discs and pads and currently sat it on some monoblock wheels as my AMG Penta style wheels were the wrong PCD! It's rather dirty in the shots because she has been sat in the garage for a while, but once I sort some weeping on the rear shafts, she should be out in the sunshine..    |
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Last Edit: Aug 23, 2016 19:46:22 GMT by boomy
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eternaloptimist
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Too many projects, not enough time or space...
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Aug 23, 2016 19:47:13 GMT
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Oh, I like that a lot.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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boomy
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Aug 23, 2016 19:53:27 GMT
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It was (maybe is) due to have these wheels on. I'm in the middle of a hubcentric / possible machine out / possibly hit the wings / possibly roll the arches nightmare at the moment.. Top tip: Before getting some wheels refurbed, make sure they fit your car! I purchased these as Merc AMG style Penta, 5x112...turns out they are 5x120 lol  |
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Aug 23, 2016 20:56:49 GMT
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Seems to be in excellent condition!
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1986 Mercedes 200 (W124) (Standard and daily)
1976 Peugeot 404 1800 Stickshift (Standard - awaiting complete resto, engine done)
1984 Ford Cortina (P100) LDV - Cab and chassis restored, interior and glass not fitted, brand new 3 liter engine (last 110kw Sierra XR6 engine fitted and married to 5 speed Toyota Gearbox), load body needed.
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stwat
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Very nice
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1992 190E 1.8 manual
1989 300SE Low mileage LuxoBarge
1988 190e 2.6. 1988 190 2.3-16 Cosworth
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W116 Merc 280 SEMercdan68
@forddan68
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Aug 24, 2016 18:15:50 GMT
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That is very sexy
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Fraud owners club member
2003 W211 Mercedes E class
1989 Sierra sapphire
1998 ex bt fiesta van
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Aug 25, 2016 10:18:49 GMT
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I love it! I've recently been dreaming of one day owning a W116 so seeing this pop up has made me quite jealous!!
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Ray Singh
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More German exotica in my garage now
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Aug 25, 2016 10:22:43 GMT
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Stunning car mate in the right colour too.
These look like they would survive a nuclear explosion!
Please keep us updated!
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neil79
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Aug 25, 2016 11:02:44 GMT
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boomy
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Sept 5, 2016 23:44:56 GMT
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Ended up with two sets of hubcentrics Neil. Long story short, (due to bolts not fitting etc, etc) I would have to drill the wheels and make my arches wider.
In the end, I gave up and am selling the wheels. They are currently on ebay.
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Oh very nice. More photos please.
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Sept 6, 2016 15:13:45 GMT
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Always had a soft spot for the 116s.
I would love to add a 450SEL 6.9 to my collection at some point, but I think they've gotten out of my price range.
Has this one got a manual box? Or is it running the auto?
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'85 Euro 190E 2.3-16 '84 Euro 500SE ~100k miles '51 Euro 170S M117 Swap Project?! '97 Jeep Wrangler Sport ~42k miles '09 E350 ~51k miles '98 Dodge Durango SLT+ 5.9L Magnum V8 ~Josh |
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stwat
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I really need to keep on top of my W126. Hopefully it will be as desirable as the 116 in time.
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Last Edit: Sept 8, 2016 0:16:19 GMT by stwat
1992 190E 1.8 manual
1989 300SE Low mileage LuxoBarge
1988 190e 2.6. 1988 190 2.3-16 Cosworth
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