Restoration of a Mercedes-Benz 219 -57

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      • Welding
      • Putting it all together
      • Introduction
      • Engine and oil pump
      • Carburetor
      • Fuel pump and air filter
      • Intake pipe and exhaust system
      • Electrical equipment, engine
      • Engine cooling
      • Engine suspension
      • Running engine on test bed
      • Clutch, transmission
      • Pedals and controls
      • Front axle
      • Rear axle
      • Wheels
      • Propeller shaft
        • Introduction
        • Miscellaneous
        • Brake fluid canister
        • Brake booster
        • Hand brake
      • Steering
      • Fuel tank and filter
      • Exhaust system
      • Radiator
        • Introduction
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        • Dual tone horns
      • Tools
        • Introduction
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        • Sun visors, straps etc
        • More straps pictures
        • Seats
        • More seat pictures
        • Introduction
        • Doors
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        • Bumpers
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        • Introduction
        • More Webasto sliding roof assembly pictures
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        • Introduction
        • Blinker
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        • License plate light
        • Windscreen wipers
        • Introduction
        • Air ducts
        • Heat exchangers
        • Blowers and regulation flaps
    • Introduction
    • Order of assembly
    • Chassis
      • Introduction
      • Installation of engine
      • Carburetor, fuel pump and air filter
      • Intake pipe and exhaust manifold
      • Electrical equipment, engine
      • Engine cooling
      • Engine suspension
      • Clutch, transmission
      • Pedals and controls
      • Wheels and wheel alignment
      • Propeller shaft
      • Brakes
      • Steering
      • Fuel tank and fuel filter
      • Exhaust system
      • Radiator
      • Electrical equipment and instruments
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My newly restored Mercedes-Benz 219 -57 at Hornstull in Stockholm, Sweden

My newly restored Mercedes-Benz 219 -57 at Hornstull in Stockholm, Sweden, 13 October 2019

In this blog I will document the Ponton's "life after the restoration", i.e. trips, Mercedes-Benz club related activities we take part in as well as work on the car like improvements, repairs, adjustments etc. Stay tuned!

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