[W126 Coupe] peeling woodwork/radios/speakers

[Richard Hogarth]

Does anyone have a source for the Braun/ADS 6" woofers with the trapezoidal
(pincushion) basket that fits the front doors in a 560sel
-RPH















-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Dick Spellman
Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 9:14 AM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] peeling woodwork

Hi Alec:

Well you have the 500euro and if the SEC is in nice condition, why not 
keep it for 20 more years?  At least that was my attitude when I started 
on the SEC's.  I use MB in-line 6 cylinder sedans for daily drivers and 
just keep the SEC for sunny days.  Anyway, Gorilla is a brand of 
urethane glue that's fairly common at US stores.  The Becker Radio can 
be completely repaired and updated if you like the original radio.  
Steve Nirvig has a lot of information on Becker's on web pages he 
maintains for MB.  Send a MBCoupe email with subject Becker and perhaps 
Steve will reply if he's lurking on the net.

A lot of coupe types have changed receivers, amplifiers, speakers etc as 
I have on all but one MB.  It's a matter of taste and a function of 
costs and effort to fix the Becker gear and it's independent amplifiers 
vs. just buying an after-market gear and re-wiring the whole car.

Take care and enjoy your SEC.

Dick

.Divov wrote:

> Hey Dick,

> What a great web page!

> Photos not fuzzy at all.

> You did a great job on your interior.

> I was thinking of a quick fix in situ but your article has inspired me 

> to do a proper job.

> I am blessed in that my car has been "mothered" all its life and spent 

> very little time in the sun so I have none of the problems you faced 

> on your restoration.

> (Dash cracking, hood lining etc). African sun I guess must be like 

> your Arizona or Texas sun - darn harsh!

> Other than the veneer starting to lift, my interior is still mint 

> original condition. Even the leather looks like new and free of any 

> cracks or discolouring.

> I always look at other SEC's and a sure sign of spending too much of 

> their life in the sun is evident from the piping on the rear head 

> rests going all wobbly.

> My pipings are all still dead straight as my car always lives in a 

> garage all the time and when it is rarely parked outside, say on a 

> trip, then I cover the whole interior with a space blanket. (aluminium 

> foil blanket) plus these front & rear windscreen sun shields.

> I am somewhat surprised that the veneer is lifting on my molly-coddled 

> car?

> You are probably the right guy to ask my next question.

> The car still has its original Becker Mexico radio / tape. It has a 

> quirk in that the memory doesn't work anymore and after switching off 

> the car and restarting, I have to reprogram all the pre-selected 

> stations. Also, upon restarting the volume is on full blast. Any ideas?

> Regards

> Alec D

> 84 500SEC Euro

>

> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Spellman" <spell.yy at verizon.net>

> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 3:19 PM

> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] peeling woodwork

>

>

>> Hi Alec:

>>

>> I've done 2 MB dashes where I've just repaired the lifting as you 

>> describe on sedans.  I tried just doing the minor fix with wood in 

>> place and this has never held up for more than 6 months or so.  Next 

>> time the weather shifts hot to cold or visa versa the pieces start 

>> lifting once again and often in new places.

>>

>> Removing that long piece with the ignition surround and headlamp 

>> bezel is not too bad.  I'll include the link to my fuzzy photos of my 

>> dash work that may help.  If you go the route of removal and repair, 

>> clamping just requires a strong piece of wood or metal as a backing 

>> so the wood strip is held straight and square.  I'd use a dozen 

>> spring loaded clamps to set the piece with fresh urethane (gorilla) 

>> glue.  Make sure you wipe it clean on the finish surfaces and use 

>> some protection where the clamp teeth meet the finished side.

>>

<http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2mwm9/mercedes380secinteriorrestoration/id7.ht
ml> 

>> dash

>> <http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2mwm9/> index to the rest

>> Regards and yes some classical or jazz music helps!

>>

>> Dick

>> Divov wrote:

>>> Hi Dick,

>>> It is the very thin veneer on the dash stuck on to an alloy base.

>>> Of course, where it is still stuck (the majority of the area still) 

>>> it doesn't want to come off & I'm afraid to break it.

>>> Also, even if I got it off, there is nowhere to attach any clamps.

>>> It is lifting around the key hole & a few other places.

>>> I have visions of squirting some epoxy behind with a syringe or 

>>> something and then sitting there applying pressure for 20 minutes 

>>> till the glue sets....

>>> Mindless pursuit.

>>> I had better put on some nice soothing classical music!

>>> No easy fix?

>>>

>>> Alec

>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Spellman" 

>>> <spell.yy at verizon.net>

>>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>>> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2007 1:20 AM

>>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] peeling woodwork

>>>

>>>

>>>> Divov wrote:

>>>>> The veneer on my dash is starting to lift in places.

>>>>> Before I climb in with super glue or epoxy, I figure I should 

>>>>> rather ask advice from other members who have been down this road.

>>>>> Help please!

>>>>> Alec D.

>>>>>

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>>>> Hi Divov:

>>>>

>>>> The best way requires that you remove the wood trim from the car 

>>>> first. Then use urethane glue following the container directions 

>>>> and clamp overnight.  Wipe off any excess that expands from the 

>>>> glue joints before it drys.  Wear protective gloves and place in a 

>>>> well ventilated area during the cure process.

>>>>

>>>> Should last many years.

>>>>

>>>> Regards,

>>>>

>>>> Dick

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