Restoration of a Mercedes-Benz 219 -57
Welcome
The MB 219
History of the car
Introduction
Why it became a Mercedes Ponton
Some more...
A trip to the Netherlands
Restoration
Introduction
How to dismantle a Ponton
Chassis
Introduction
The first steps
Welding
Putting it all together
Engine and aux. systems
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
Drivetrain
Clutch, transmission
Pedals and controls
Front axle
Rear axle
Wheels
Propeller shaft
Brakes
Introduction
Miscellaneous
Brake fluid canister
Brake booster
Hand brake
Other
Steering
Fuel tank and filter
Exhaust system
Radiator
Electrical equipment and instruments
Introduction
Battery
Cables
Instruments and switches
Dual tone horns
Tools
Interior
Introduction
Choice of material
Instrument panel, floor etc
Door panels
Centre pillars
Sun visors, straps etc
More straps pictures
Seats
More seat pictures
Sheet metal
Introduction
Doors
Fenders, entrance sills
Bumpers
Hood, Trunk lid
Webasto sliding roof
Introduction
More Webasto sliding roof assembly pictures
More pictures of the old Webasto sliding roof
Electric system
Introduction
Blinker
Head- and foglight
Stop and tail light
License plate light
Windscreen wipers
Heating and ventilation
Introduction
Air ducts
Heat exchangers
Blowers and regulation flaps
Assembly
Introduction
Order of assembly
Chassis
Engine and aux. systems
Introduction
Installation of engine
Carburetor, fuel pump and air filter
Intake pipe and exhaust manifold
Electrical equipment, engine
Engine cooling
Engine suspension
Drivetrain
Clutch, transmission
Pedals and controls
Wheels and wheel alignment
Propeller shaft
Brakes
Other
Steering
Fuel tank and fuel filter
Exhaust system
Radiator
Electrical equipment and instruments
Interior
Sheet metal
Electric system
Heating and ventilation
Other
Rust protection
Links
Acknowledgements
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