So satisfying to watch the video Dan! Super happy to see you’ve managed to fix the hazard lights and to seal the roof properly. You really put that butter knife to use!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Cannot wait to see your SL fully up and running 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Romulo!! I’ve a lot more seals on the way from Germany , with the unforgiving rain here I have to make this old German properly water tight! Hopefully I can enjoy this car for a bit during the better weather 🤞🏽😁
The R107 is one of the best Mercedes models and is up there with the W123 The last time I saw one of these was on display in a local dealer (Mercedes-Benz of Bradford). It is a 1984 380SL in a fetching shade of metallic green. The condition of this car is testament to the build quality of the R107
How do u take a classic car 40 years old put the hard top on a rubber diamond plate Matt on a garage floor put pressure on it . And etch scratches into the paint . You don’t think u need a sheet or something soft like towels . I’m cringing when I watch this. Thank God you’re not working on my SL too .
Hi Christopher , thanks for watching our video. With regard to your comment about the hard top being placed on a new set of rubber matts , these cars are over 40 years old and still running for a reason , they are robust and built to last. As you can see the hard top is placed on the rubber Matt and there’s a large surface area , have you heard of the stiletto heel vs elephants foot theory? There is more pressure from the stiletto heel than the elephants foot because when weight is exerted from a smaller surface area it has higher pressure. The hardtop is placed upside down in a manner that the largest area is rested on the rubber Matt, soft material . The hardtop weighs 75kg. Pressure = force/area. After replacing the rubber seals to prevent water ingress which would be a real issue for these cars , there were no signs of new scratches on the paint work. Thanks for your opinion though and have a nice day.
So satisfying to watch the video Dan! Super happy to see you’ve managed to fix the hazard lights and to seal the roof properly. You really put that butter knife to use!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Cannot wait to see your SL fully up and running 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks Romulo!! I’ve a lot more seals on the way from Germany , with the unforgiving rain here I have to make this old German properly water tight! Hopefully I can enjoy this car for a bit during the better weather 🤞🏽😁
Preservation beats restoration. Great work.
True words! Thanks a lot 😄
You have beautiful surroundings there,beautiful car aswell,my favorite car in Mercedes models👍👍
Thanks for the comment David and thanks for watching! 😄
The R107 is one of the best Mercedes models and is up there with the W123 The last time I saw one of these was on display in a local dealer (Mercedes-Benz of Bradford). It is a 1984 380SL in a fetching shade of metallic green. The condition of this car is testament to the build quality of the R107
Thanks for watching! Yes definitely a well liked model along with the W123! 😄
What a Dream car! Love it.
Thanks! I’ve just uploaded a part 2 last night 😄
Love the old mercs 👍
Satisfying! Makes me want a classic hahah 😂
Haha thanks Mon! I’m almost certain you will get one at some point! 🤣
How do u take a classic car 40 years old put the hard top on a rubber diamond plate Matt on a garage floor put pressure on it . And etch scratches into the paint . You don’t think u need a sheet or something soft like towels . I’m cringing when I watch this. Thank God you’re not working on my SL too .
Hi Christopher , thanks for watching our video. With regard to your comment about the hard top being placed on a new set of rubber matts , these cars are over 40 years old and still running for a reason , they are robust and built to last. As you can see the hard top is placed on the rubber Matt and there’s a large surface area , have you heard of the stiletto heel vs elephants foot theory? There is more pressure from the stiletto heel than the elephants foot because when weight is exerted from a smaller surface area it has higher pressure. The hardtop is placed upside down in a manner that the largest area is rested on the rubber Matt, soft material . The hardtop weighs 75kg. Pressure = force/area. After replacing the rubber seals to prevent water ingress which would be a real issue for these cars , there were no signs of new scratches on the paint work. Thanks for your opinion though and have a nice day.