Larry, I live in Moscow which is about 300 miles north of Boise. My car is in the middle of a frame off restoration so mine is not driveable. As a matter of fact, it was half way taken apart when I b
I was able to go to my first Roadster function over the weekend. Unfortunately, not driving my roadster. I drove about 420 miles to Vancouver, Canada and talked to Ross, met a bunch of his friends th
Could someone tell me if the cover for the headrest was metal or plastic. I have the headrests but seem to be missing the cover. I do not mean the pad that your head rests against. I do mean the port
Well I have good news. I got to drive a roadster tonight. For some of you, I know you will say "big deal" but for me, I haven't driven my car at all so it was pretty cool. I have been helping a bit w
When rebuilding the front suspension, is there a difference between the right and left tie rod ends. Are they side specific? They look very similar, I have them marked but does it matter? TIA Bob
Alex, It sounds like you do not have any ground straps from the engine. Should have not less that one for each sid to the frame. If you do have straps then they are probably corroded. Clean contacts
Remember, a mid 50s vintage 300 SL Gullwing Mercedes is supposed to be worth a quarter million or more depending upon the restoration. They only made 1400 of them. And 1858 Roadster versions. There i
I would go to a local muffler shop and ask what they have that fits. Have then give you a few options. Do you want quiet or loud and throaty or somewhere in-between. Something similar to stock? They
Roman, This sounds like something we all could have done. We check all of the obvious stuff and then..... OH Yeah...... :-) Been there! :-) I would like to get mine started too. Maybe later this summ
Sid Now that you brought it up. The 2L in my 67.5 was built by Vern Colvin. He had the L welded and gusseted. I thought it was an excelent idea. Bob. Moscow, Idaho 67.5
I know I may be flamed but our vendors aren't the hobbyist. We are. If you want to use cheap junk or used parts on your car, go a head but don't blame the vendors for the prices. If you look at all o