Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Further evidence that those who believe the Flat Earth theory are correct at the end of the road, you fall off the earth... apparently. Perhaps a theory modification is in order to include the "Flat Internet Theory" it does seem that things get lost and can't be found, so that theory may

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:14:11 -0400 Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: > You reached the end of the road and apparently ran off it But the page should load, should it not? Craig > On 7/29/19 3:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:35:25 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes > >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

You reached the end of the road and apparently ran off it --FT On 7/29/19 3:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:35:25 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Exactly. Exactly what? Craig On Jul 29, 2019, at 1:04 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 28 Jul 2019 09:12:50

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

On Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:35:25 -0400 Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Exactly. Exactly what? Craig > > On Jul 29, 2019, at 1:04 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > On Sun, 28 Jul 2019 09:12:50 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > >> Updates to the blog, probably the last for a

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

And that, as they say, is that --FT On 7/29/19 1:35 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Exactly. On Jul 29, 2019, at 1:04 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 28 Jul 2019 09:12:50 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Updates to the blog, probably the last for a while….

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Exactly. > On Jul 29, 2019, at 1:04 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 28 Jul 2019 09:12:50 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Updates to the blog, probably the last for a while…. >> >> http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/7/14_Rock(er) >> _and_Roll.html >>

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On Sun, 28 Jul 2019 09:12:50 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Updates to the blog, probably the last for a while…. > > http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/7/14_Rock(er) > _and_Roll.html > _and_Roll.html> > >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

I got to say, that deep blue is stunning. On Sun, Jul 28, 2019, 12:32 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Well done ! > Now, enjoy it at leisure. > > On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 6:22 AM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > (thumbs up) > > > > On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Ok, you're in our good graces again. Time for popcorn. On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 9:22 AM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > (thumbs up) > > On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 8:13 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Updates to the blog, probably

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Well done ! Now, enjoy it at leisure. On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 6:22 AM M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > (thumbs up) > > On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 8:13 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Updates to the blog, probably the last for a

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

(thumbs up) On Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 8:13 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Updates to the blog, probably the last for a while…. > > http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/7/14_Rock(er)_and_Roll.html > < >

[MBZ] Finnie Fun

Updates to the blog, probably the last for a while…. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/7/14_Rock(er)_and_Roll.html http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/7/28_The_End_of_the_Roadhtml

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

I replaced the firewall on my modified 280SE 3.5 coupe. I had to make a few slits to fit around some grommets, but notwithstanding a couple details it was a hugely satisfying project. On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 6:43 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice. A real

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Nice. A real important detail. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Jun 30, 2019, 10:08 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Got the firewall material all cleaned off and replaced. Looks nice, I > think. > > >

[MBZ] Finnie Fun

Got the firewall material all cleaned off and replaced. Looks nice, I think. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/6/30_Up_Against_a_(Fire)Wall.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Hard to say. I’ve made the improvements over such a lengthy period of time it’s tough to compare. The one noticeable thing is that the front left isn’t sunk down a good 3-4 inches like it had been. I’m probably going to drive it to work tomorrow since the AC is working now. I’ll be able to

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

I’m sure that thing drives like a dream now compared to when I drove out here. Well done. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 25, 2019, at 3:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > A new blog entry on my fun with installing the rear swing arm bushings > Sunday. Not a pleasant job, but

[MBZ] Finnie Fun!

A new blog entry on my fun with installing the rear swing arm bushings Sunday. Not a pleasant job, but at least it doesn’t have to be done for another 50 years, I’m guessing. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/6/25_Back_in_the_Swing_of_Things.html

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

I sand the rusted area and if I have time I thoroughly de-rust with naval jelly which takes multiple applications over a 24 hour period to really clean it up. I then paint the por-15 over the repair area making sure to get some on back surface of hole edges. While por-15 still wet I impregnate

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Thanks, Dimitri! I may consider that based on what I discover as I start to poke around. Do you POR-15 over the Fiberglas, too? -D > On Jun 24, 2019, at 11:02 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > > Might I suggest miracle paint or POR-15 and fiberglass. Very good repair if > welding not an

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Might I suggest miracle paint or POR-15 and fiberglass. Very good repair if welding not an option. I actually prefer this repair over welding for small areas where rear access to protect weld is not feasible. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2019, at 8:32 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

There is some rust through in the very front of the rockers where they face the wheel well. Inside of the rockers is fine, jack points are good. I just need to seal up the opening to prevent future corrosion, that’s all. I’ll fog the inside of the rockers with something like bar oil or a rust

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

I commend you on your tenacity for doing the heavy suspension work! So tell me about the “minor” rust repair. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 23, 2019, at 9:51 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:48:05 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > >> So here’s what I have left

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

On Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:48:05 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > So here’s what I have left that I can think of: > > Remove, refinish and install wood trim on left side door cards. > > Replace firewall material and rodentally masticated wiring harness > braid/jacket in engine compartment >

[MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Yup, I’ve gotten back in the flow on the finnie. I won’t have the blog post up tonight probably, but in a nutshell I replaced both rear swing arm bushings and frame bushings (sort of like subframe mounts without a subframe - the big donut shaped bushing where the front of the swing arm bolts to

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun is Baaaack!

On 11/06/2019 9:00 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Why do you want a radio in a Mercedes? You should be revelling in the precision mechanical hum of the engine, tranny, etc. Too true. My 300D has had nothing but a hole in the dash where the radio used to be for the past 13 years or so. I have

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun is Baaaack!

How archaic. You could have fun by turning it on, and then giving a voice command ("play now") after 2 minutes. Your passengers will be very impressed at the advanced technology from the '60s.. On Wed, Jun 12, 2019 at 6:09 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks! >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun is Baaaack!

Thanks! I was really struggling with what to do radio-wise. Finding a working Becker or other brand that is period correct is getting to be pretty expensive these days. Luckily, I found this one for cheap from a BW forum member who had listed it for sale some months ago with no takers. No

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun is Baaaack!

Why do you want a radio in a Mercedes? You should be revelling in the precision mechanical hum of the engine, tranny, etc. On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What radio is in your brown W113, Dimitri? Your 240D? > > On Tue, Jun 11, 2019

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun is Baaaack!

What radio is in your brown W113, Dimitri? Your 240D? On Tue, Jun 11, 2019 at 9:13 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s a nice looking radio. I could also care less about high fidelity. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 11, 2019, at 6:11 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun is Baaaack!

That’s a nice looking radio. I could also care less about high fidelity. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2019, at 6:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup, out from under the ML and back to the finnie. Small steps, but important > ones. > >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun is Baaaack!

Nice. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 11, 2019, 6:12 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Yup, out from under the ML and back to the finnie. Small steps, but > important ones. > > http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/6/11_Im_Bck!.html > > -D > > >

[MBZ] Finnie Fun is Baaaack!

Yup, out from under the ML and back to the finnie. Small steps, but important ones. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/6/11_Im_Bck!.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Nice job. I remember doing a similar restoration on my W111 coupe front door panels. In that case I replaced the leather reusing the old masonite backing. On Sun, May 12, 2019 at 4:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Got my rear trailing arm hardware kit in only to

[MBZ] Finnie Fun

Got my rear trailing arm hardware kit in only to realize I didn’t get new lower spring pads (bushings) when I ordered the kit, so this job got pushed to next weekend. With the Mother’s Day stuff going on I wouldn’t have had time to mess with it this weekend anyway. Last week I dinked around

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

With the money you saved by DIY go out and purchase an hydraulic lift for your garage. On Mon, May 6, 2019 at 12:42 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And they’re a reminder of your age, too… I knew I had done it the day > after. Ugh. Another reason why I’m glad this is

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

And they’re a reminder of your age, too… I knew I had done it the day after. Ugh. Another reason why I’m glad this is about it for major under the car heavy duty work…I wish my son would hurry up and buy some property like he’s planning to so I can build a proper shop wth a lift. -D > On May

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Impressive work. These brute force under the car jobs are not for the faint of heart! Sent from my iPhone > On May 6, 2019, at 8:12 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > And it’s a real testament to the design and materials to think that it’s been > in service for 53 years and nearly

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

And it’s a real testament to the design and materials to think that it’s been in service for 53 years and nearly everything is intact. I haven’t had it up to highway speeds yet, but I’m really interested to see how it handles now with all new rubber bits in the rear axle. I’ve got to replace

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Strong work. The engineering and mechanical design on these cars is quite impressive. --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 5, 2019, at 8:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Long awaited update - rear axle/suspension work pretty much done! > >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

I don’t know that it would have been easier, but I would have spent a lot less time on my back under the car. Everything remained pretty much static while I was doing the work. I just had to raise or lower the differential a little a couple of times during the job to get things aligned. I had

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Well done !! Yet again. Question: How much easier would the job have been with a car lift? On Sun, May 5, 2019 at 5:34 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Long awaited update - rear axle/suspension work pretty much done! > >

[MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Long awaited update - rear axle/suspension work pretty much done! http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/5/4_Rear_Complete!.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun, What Else???

Interior trim is brown, as is dash pad and door tops. Car is dark blue, which is any painted surface. -D > On Mar 26, 2019, at 9:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Appears like the vinyl covers for the B pillar are brown, yet the rest of the > interior is blue. Why brown? > BTW, the wood

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun, What Else???

Appears like the vinyl covers for the B pillar are brown, yet the rest of the interior is blue. Why brown? BTW, the wood looks GREAT. On Tue, Mar 26, 2019 at 8:37 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Darned near done with the interior. I’m really really pleased with the

[MBZ] Finnie Fun, What Else???

Darned near done with the interior. I’m really really pleased with the way it’s turning out. Can’t wait to get it completely finished so I can get some good photos outside. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/3/26_Light_at_the_End_of_the_Tunnel.html -D

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

You would win all kinds of prizes!! We would even have to invent new prize categories. We find out from the park Monday if the Q will be on 9/14 Dwight Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Mar 2, 2019, 9:35 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes Thanks, Dwight! Wish I could drive it to the ‘Q! > > -D > > >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Thanks, Dwight! Wish I could drive it to the ‘Q! -D > On Mar 2, 2019, at 9:28 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Nice. Martha,would be proud as,would Gottlieb. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Sat, Mar 2, 2019, 9:17 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Lots

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Nice. Martha,would be proud as,would Gottlieb. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Mar 2, 2019, 9:17 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes Lots of little piddly things today: > > http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/3/2_Another_Detail_Day.html > > -D > > ___

[MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Lots of little piddly things today: http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/3/2_Another_Detail_Day.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Do you take a wire brush to it (hand, drill, or angle grinder) and go at the rust to get it down to cleaner metal?  Or just let the chemicals do work? --FT On 2/24/19 12:20 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: While not strictly necessary, I find that a POR-15 repair lasts longer if the rust is

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

While not strictly necessary, I find that a POR-15 repair lasts longer if the rust is completely removed with multiple applications of naval jelly. Over a period of 1-2 days, the rust can be completely dissolved giving you a nice rust free, pickled surface which is optimal for POR-15 adhesion.

[MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Yup, no rest for the wicked. Got the trunk cleaned out in preparation for some POR-15 and some more trim work done. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/23_No_Junk_in_this_Trunk_Part_2.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Not sure. I watch US eBay, but there is a lot of stuff on German eBay as well. I would really like to find a good taillight and upper bumper on that side, as both are pretty well shot as far as the plating. The bumper is in very good physical condition, so it’s definitely a candidate for

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Nice Dan. Where do you think you will find upper bumper? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Feb 22, 2019, 8:46 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes Some more work done this week… > > > http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/22_No_Junk_in_this_Trunk.html > > -D > > >

[MBZ] Finnie Fun

Some more work done this week… http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/22_No_Junk_in_this_Trunk.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

I can check with Tom at the MB CC. What is your year and model finnie? On Wed, Feb 20, 2019 at 1:10 PM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > It is, however, the best plating shop in this part of the world and the > only one I would trust to do it has a 5-6 month backlog. I paid $150 for > the one I

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

It is, however, the best plating shop in this part of the world and the only one I would trust to do it has a 5-6 month backlog. I paid $150 for the one I just installed. That’s about what it would cost me for replating the existing part. -D > On Feb 20, 2019, at 11:05 AM, G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Ahhh so it happens with older cars. Looks like the next best path is a shipment to the chrome shop for a new layer of chrome. Ouch$$$ On Wed, Feb 20, 2019 at 3:18 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nope. The plating is nearly gone on the other side, as it is on a

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Nope. The plating is nearly gone on the other side, as it is on a number of other chrome bits on the car. Down to the point where the nickel is startgin to be exposed. Nothing left to polish. -D > On Feb 19, 2019, at 10:19 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > If the other side is in as

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

If the other side is in as good condition as the one in the picture, it will buff out with a buffing wheel on a bench buffer and the proper sequence of buffing compound... I have done several that were worse to start with and to very good success. Chrome is usually pretty thick on the older cars

[MBZ] Finnie Fun

Got some stuff done today. Fun! http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/19_Overriding_Fun.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

The wood looks both great and authentic. Color matches very well to OEM. On Mon, Feb 11, 2019 at 9:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When I do the wipe-on poly I do the sanding between the final few coats, > maybe 400 wet sanded with thinner to get the nibs

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun!

When I do the wipe-on poly I do the sanding between the final few coats, maybe 400 wet sanded with thinner to get the nibs out, then an extremely thinned coat for the last. Maybe 40% varnish the rest thinner. It fills the tiny remaining scratches. On that final coat after it dries a day or two

[MBZ] Finnie Fun!

Collective update from the last week. A lot accomplished on wood refinishing, some other little things here and there…. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/11_Carapalooza!.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Exactly! On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 1:59 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Three most useless things in aviation: > 1. Fuel still in the pump on the ground. > 2. Runway behind you. > 3. Altitude above you. > BTDT all aviation wrecks start and end on the ground.. plan ahead. > > -- OK Don

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Three most useless things in aviation: 1. Fuel still in the pump on the ground. 2. Runway behind you. 3. Altitude above you. BTDT all aviation wrecks start and end on the ground.. plan ahead. On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 12:39 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Yes, and most of your cars are decades

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Yes, and most of your cars are decades newer than my airplane - 1957. On Sat, Feb 9, 2019 at 9:33 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah some altitude adds a bit more excitement! > > --FT > > On 2/9/19 7:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > Yeah, that’s the

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Yeah some altitude adds a bit more excitement! --FT On 2/9/19 7:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, that’s the worst. You have a car puke on you and now you’re sensitized to it. Everywhere you go in it you’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop. I hate that. And Don, you have

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Bingo. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On February 8, 2019 10:17:02 PM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: >But that is the thrill of our game. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Yeah, that’s the worst. You have a car puke on you and now you’re sensitized to it. Everywhere you go in it you’re just waiting for the other shoe to drop. I hate that. And Don, you have far larger cohones than I ever will. I can’t imagine doing it in an airplane, although a former coworker

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Up the risk by doing it in an airplane ... On Fri, Feb 8, 2019 at 10:20 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just imagine what those pathetic losers driving their new cars must feel. > > On Feb 8, 2019 10:17 PM, "Dwight Giles via Mercedes" < >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Just imagine what those pathetic losers driving their new cars must feel. On Feb 8, 2019 10:17 PM, "Dwight Giles via Mercedes" wrote: > But that is the thrill of our game. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Feb 8, 2019 9:47 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

But that is the thrill of our game. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 8, 2019 9:47 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Great story. That’s totally me in the SL600. Completely paranoid. > Especially after the thermostat sticking and the car getting hot. And

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Great story. That’s totally me in the SL600. Completely paranoid. Especially after the thermostat sticking and the car getting hot. And the$500E300 too. Every old car! --R Sent from iPhone > On Feb 8, 2019, at 9:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > A funny story: > > Today I drove

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Congrats,Dan on inaugural run. Great story. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 8, 2019 9:15 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > A funny story: > > Today I drove the 220SEb to work and then on to my headliner guy's shop so > he could survey it in anticipation of doing the headliner and

[MBZ] Finnie Fun

A funny story: Today I drove the 220SEb to work and then on to my headliner guy's shop so he could survey it in anticipation of doing the headliner and related items early next month. It's a roughly 20 mile drive one way to work, half on surface streets and the other half on a reversible toll

[MBZ] Finnie Fun For Today!

Tore out the dash, not pleasant. http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/3_Gotta_Dash.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Wow. How about that! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2019, at 3:23 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Never looked until now. Looks like he does W123 dash pads, don’t see anything > for W113 but look around and drop him a note. > >

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Never looked until now. Looks like he does W123 dash pads, don’t see anything for W113 but look around and drop him a note. https://www.ebay.com/str/w114selo/MERCEDES-w123/_i.html?_storecat=2012995012 -D > On Feb 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Dimitri wrote: > > Does he do dash pads for other models?

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Does he do dash pads for other models? W123? W113? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2019, at 1:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup. There’s a guy in Turkey who has been making reproduction dash pads for a > number of years now. Only place you can get one. $800 versus over $1600

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Yup. There’s a guy in Turkey who has been making reproduction dash pads for a number of years now. Only place you can get one. $800 versus over $1600 and 6-8 months to get yours redone by the dash guys in CA. Because of the packing and bulk it costs over $200 to ship one, but it’s still a good

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Saw your writeup and the other guy's photos of the process, looks easy enough.  The headliner on there now is gray, I'm thinking black to replace it, maybe even buy a whole black leather skin to do it! --FT On 2/3/19 12:22 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I did a writeup for headliner

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Dash supplier in Turkey? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2019, at 11:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup. Just chipping away. > > I’m juggling the logistics of the headliner replacement right now. I just > ordered my new reproduction dash pad from the supplier in Turkey, which

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

I did a writeup for headliner replacement in the BW R129 forum, I believe. I’ll see if I can find it and post the link to you via PM. It’s actually pretty easy to do and not terribly expensive, either. This is wife’s “other” hip - she had her left hip replaced in 2014, I think. It was just a

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Sorry to hear about your wife -- not fun times ahead.  I self-graduated last weekend to a cane (was hexapod now a tripod) and will see doc on Tuesday, see what my status is.  Best wishes for her (and you). The headliner on the SL is also drooping and falling down, I guess when I can get the

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Yup. Just chipping away. I’m juggling the logistics of the headliner replacement right now. I just ordered my new reproduction dash pad from the supplier in Turkey, which should arrive in a couple of weeks. I started tearing into the dash yesterday and hope to finish that up today. That way I

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

yer makin progress! -FT On 2/3/19 9:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Blog post for yesterday’s work: http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/2_Trunk_Show.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Finnie Fun

Blog post for yesterday’s work: http://penoff.com/1965_220SEb_Blog/Entries/2019/2/2_Trunk_Show.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

It was kept in a covered boathouse in the summer and in a building in the winter.  But it spent a lot of hours on the River. OK Don via Mercedes wrote on 2/1/19 11:01 PM: Thanks- that's good to know. I'll look for Varithane Marine this spring. ___

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Thanks- that's good to know. I'll look for Varithane Marine this spring. On Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 8:26 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We stripped and varnished the 1958 Owens cruiser in 1962 or 3. It was > re-varnished with Varithane marine. about 10 years later

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

We stripped and varnished the 1958 Owens cruiser in 1962 or 3.  It was re-varnished with Varithane marine.  about 10 years later it was sanded and recoated.  never peeled. It was mahogany and mahogany plywood. My homemade sailboat, however, peeled.  It was Varithane, but not marine. the paint

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

I finished an outdoors table I made in Minwax spar varnish thinking that was the correct finish for something exposed to UV all day, every day, just like a boat. In three years it looks like one of the worst cases of clear coat peel you've ever seen. My brother-in-law is a merchant marine captain

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Jaime refinished the wood in his w108 250S that he recently sold on BAT. The finish was pretty much spot on to what original would have looked like. I believe he used a catalyzed urethane based clear coat in a satin finish- or used some kind of gloss reducer additive? Might have greater

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

I wonder if the catalyzed finish like Bona floor stuff would work.  Water-based, thin, you mix in a second part, wipe it on, it self levels, then in a coupla hours it is fairly hard.  Not sure if it comes in a gloss or if it would just run off some curvy wood pieces.  Kinda pricey for a gallon

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

That sounds right to me-I have never analyzed it closely but the finish is thick-you can see where it comes off. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 5:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Drew (Heritage Woodworks) explained the the clear finish that

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Drew (Heritage Woodworks) explained the the clear finish that Mercedes used on later car to me once. It’s some sort of catalyzed acrylic or lacquer, if I recall correctly. Wicked tough stuff, the process he used to remove it was not only nasty but quite labor intensive. No doubt the reason why

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

Dan, I really can't argue with that or your experience. I liked the oils for wide grain woods like oak which were not exposed to outdoor light. Looks like the wood in my 123 has a heavy coating-maybe even some kind of acrylic? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Feb 1, 2019 at 5:18 AM Dan

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

After I read this again, I have a correction…. Danish oil does protect wood and work well in severe environments - BUT - it’s not good at UV protection. It’s a big one for use on teak in marine applications, but the thing there is that teak is a super dense wood that has a lot of

Re: [MBZ] Finnie Fun

All that makes sense --FT On 2/1/19 5:17 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Having over 20 years of hardwood furniture building in my back pocket, I can assure you that MinWax Spray Spar Varnish is an ideal finish for these sorts of parts. It seals and stabilizes the wood so it doesn’t

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