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Some people have asked about the panel bond. This is the stuff: It's a 2-pack adhesive, slow setting (overnight) and designed for metal. I believe it contains microscopic beads to maintain the optimum thickness of adhesive when panels are clamped together. It's used by various new car...

Hi there The 500 has been going well, but I found a rust spot on a front wheel-arch and decided to fix it before winter salt made it worse. Rust had started at the back of the arch lip and rusted through the metal, causing a couple of small bubbles to appear in the metal. Luckily it was...

Cheers, I really like the colour. I have seen a few the same, but they usually appear to be lighter because of swirls and UV/rain damage on the surface of the lacquer. If it hasn't be done for a while, my car looks noticeably darker after a polish and wax. Many thanks. Yes it came with...

Hi Today I did some preventative maintenance and rust proofing. From looking through Kent Bergsma's videos, I wanted to lubricate the wiper mechanism and I also realised that the wiper/air intake compartment is an area that I missed when rust proffong the car soon after I bought it - and...

My first-gear start is working well, and it makes the car much more responsive and nice to drive in town. I have done a separate "how-to" post in case anyone else wants to do the same. http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/177291-how-126-automatic-switchable-first-gear-start.html John

Hi I'm looking for the steering column, including the cowling, from a 126 with the electrically adjustable column. Cheers John

It's a very long story that's unfinished as yet! More info here... if you have a hour or so to spare! 1973 Volvo 164RS - At last!! - It's painted!! | Retro Rides John

I don't know. I remember reading on a forum somewhere that the feature operates in S mode, but I didn't try it in E. John

This technique works on my 1986 v126 500SEL. It may work on other models/years, but I have no information on that. One of the few things I dislike about my 500SEL is the original design of the gearbox to move off in second gear. The car feels 'heavy' and less eager away from rest than I...

Mini-update: I have painted the car's 'new' set of wheels. I'll leave the lacquer to harden for a week or so before fitting them to the car. John

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Hi, a brief update about the old w126: The car lives outside and gets washed often, so the paint was looking a bit shabby and swirled. My friend Nick (who's much better with the buffer than me) gave a hand and cut and polished it. It's not a show-car, and up close there are quite a few...

And another very fast Alpina! Is this where BMW got the idea for that weird bootlid on the 6-series? I am not a big Capri fan but these three were tasty Gorgeous coach-built BMW coupe Good sight-seeing on the roads...

Renault Alpine club well attended The non-club mixed parking areas are also worth walking round I love the SM, although this is not the best colour in my view The...

Big Alfa club display as usual Rare to see two Alfa 90s! Porsche corporate and club display 2. The car park Don't skip this section! The OGP car parks are better than any car show I have been to on the UK, and that is not a joke or...

A good display by Opel Fantastic old Mercedes Tha Alfa that we also saw at Classic Remise P1800 racer in the Nordschleife pits

We always see M1 racers at the OGP, it was great to see some road-spec cars on display also E21 2.8 Alpina Not racing, but it's always good to see a Stratos This 300SL was a strong contender for my favourite car of the weekend The pre-war Auto Union...

[post 1 of 6 due to forum photo limit] The Oldtimer Grand Prix is a fantastic event for classic car fans. I'd say it is a good contender for the best car event in the world, but despite thousands of visitors coming from all over Europe, and several British race teams, it's not well known or...

Hi, Well it's 2 years since I updated the Mercedes thread; that's because it has been running very well for the last 30,000 miles. It is still serving as a great daily driver and holiday car, super reliable and needing only servicing and consumables. The worst incident wasn't the car's fault...

I got some replies on Retro rides... anybody here have any comments on these? Auto gearbox experts out there? 1986 Mercedes 500 SEL | Retro Rides Cheers John