bstreep said:
Are the original wheels and springs available?
We have this same color wagon, inside and out. 2014. Spectacular car. Does everything and more.
@thembmarket: It just happened again. I posted a reply an hour ago. Not there. @Samir: Solexes came with this car. Someone removed the original Solexes and put Webers on it. It's possible that someone stamped numbers into the Webers? If you will follow the link in the earlier thread, you can learn a whole lot about these cars. As for "numbers matching". The only way to tell what "numbers" can match on a vintage Mercedes Benz is with a Data Card (build sheet) from the MB Classic Center. That's because MB wasn't all that worried about whether or not the engine had the same number on it as the chassis, etc. They often didn't have the same number on them. But original car components will "match" the Data Card. You can email the MB Classic Center and for $150 and proof of ownership, they will supply you with a Data Card.
@Samir: I said what I said. I don’t care what someone may have stamped on those Weber carbs. As an owner for nearly 30 years, the webmaster for the International 190 SL Group for many years, a former board member of the group, the former forums administrator of the Mercedes Benz Club of America, and a one time classic car appraiser: you are either mistaken, or you are being deceptive. Your choice. https://190slgroup.com/tech/tech-joomla.htm
It’s pretty simple. Webers were never OEM on 190 SLs. Never, ever. They are a popular replacement, and my 190 SL has them. But original? No way.
I tried to post this before, and it was deleted. Those “original carbs” are Webers. So, not “original “. Solexes came with the cars. There is no way that changing carbs to other than dual Solexes or Mikunis, would improve upon those Webers. Many have tried . And it appears to be a single carb.
Wow. Hope the buyer paid attention to the couple of folks on here who actually know these cars. As previously noted, this car looks like someone dragged it out of a lake. Paint cleans up well. The rest, not so well.
I've seen hundreds of 190 SLs, and I've owned mine for about 30 years. I've never seen instruments with a water line on them. Condensation? Sure. But not a water line. Can someone pIease explain this?
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10k-Mile 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4Matic
bstreep said:
Are the original wheels and springs available?2016 Mercedes-Benz E63S AMG 4Matic Wagon
bstreep said:
We have this same color wagon, inside and out. 2014. Spectacular car. Does everything and more.1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
bstreep said:
@thembmarket: It just happened again. I posted a reply an hour ago. Not there. @Samir: Solexes came with this car. Someone removed the original Solexes and put Webers on it. It's possible that someone stamped numbers into the Webers? If you will follow the link in the earlier thread, you can learn a whole lot about these cars. As for "numbers matching". The only way to tell what "numbers" can match on a vintage Mercedes Benz is with a Data Card (build sheet) from the MB Classic Center. That's because MB wasn't all that worried about whether or not the engine had the same number on it as the chassis, etc. They often didn't have the same number on them. But original car components will "match" the Data Card. You can email the MB Classic Center and for $150 and proof of ownership, they will supply you with a Data Card.1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
bstreep said:
@Samir: I said what I said. I don’t care what someone may have stamped on those Weber carbs. As an owner for nearly 30 years, the webmaster for the International 190 SL Group for many years, a former board member of the group, the former forums administrator of the Mercedes Benz Club of America, and a one time classic car appraiser: you are either mistaken, or you are being deceptive. Your choice. https://190slgroup.com/tech/tech-joomla.htm1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
bstreep said:
It’s pretty simple. Webers were never OEM on 190 SLs. Never, ever. They are a popular replacement, and my 190 SL has them. But original? No way.1962 Mercedes-Benz 190SL
bstreep said:
I tried to post this before, and it was deleted. Those “original carbs” are Webers. So, not “original “. Solexes came with the cars. There is no way that changing carbs to other than dual Solexes or Mikunis, would improve upon those Webers. Many have tried . And it appears to be a single carb.1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
bstreep said:
Wow. Hope the buyer paid attention to the couple of folks on here who actually know these cars. As previously noted, this car looks like someone dragged it out of a lake. Paint cleans up well. The rest, not so well.1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL Project
bstreep said:
I've seen hundreds of 190 SLs, and I've owned mine for about 30 years. I've never seen instruments with a water line on them. Condensation? Sure. But not a water line. Can someone pIease explain this?