Re: [MBZ] The rusty green 116 SD with a worn out rear seat is now on ebay

2013-08-07 Thread Richard Hattaway
Yep, all the horse hair is gone from under the tex. Horse hair has that kind of reaction to flood waters, makes it kinda just rot away (c: That's a real good $200 car.  Not much more. From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] The rusty green 116 SD with a worn out rear seat is now on ebay

2013-08-07 Thread David Bruckmann
Unfortunately, beginning around 1972/3 the US market cars were required to have flame retardant in the horsehair. Turns out that in addition to being toxic, the flame retardants used were also acidic and destroyed the horsehair. That's why early 108 and 115 seats are usually fine, but any 115

Re: [MBZ] The rusty green 116 SD with a worn out rear seat is now on ebay

2013-08-06 Thread Hendrik and Fay
What's the story with the back seat? Looks like rats have got in there and eaten the stuffing? Hendrik who has not seen a seat like that On 06/08/13 10:21, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I guess I will bid and see where it ends up.