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
      • 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
  • Other
    • Rust protection
    • Links
    • Acknowledgements
    • Update history
    • Disclaimer
    • About the site
  • The blog
  • Contact
  • 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
      • 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
  • Other
    • Rust protection
    • Links
    • Acknowledgements
    • Update history
    • Disclaimer
    • About the site
  • The blog
  • Contact
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