W115 200D Restoration Project

kavesh55 · 15th May 2010, 14:27

Spotted a 2 W115s yesterday. One at SV road Khar, better the less I say, it has folded up.
The other one is in a restorable condition yesterday. There is rust, liablity of a coastal place, but in good shape. Missed the turn from Mahim Causeway to Tulsi pipe Road, so took the next one. Spotted the car in the dark lane. Its a delhi registered vehicle. Couldnt take a pic as i was rushing.
Amol/Gogi/Ravi would be able to tell more about the car.

@machdar- getting short of words for your efforts towards the resto.
@Mole - Sir Amol

Machdar · 5th June 2010, 14:30

Hey Guys,

Another huge parcel arrived with nos trims for the outside. And also got the original bumper strips. Some more packages arriving soon so should be in a position to start stripping the car soon. Attaching the pics. Thanks for all the support guys.

IndrojitSircar · 5th June 2010, 16:21

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Originally Posted by Machdar

Hey Guys,

Another huge parcel arrived with nos trims for the outside. And also got the original bumper strips. Some more packages arriving soon so should be in a position to start stripping the car soon. Attaching the pics. Thanks for all the support guys.

You seem to be going all out with this car and giving it a royal treatment . We have something to learn from your enthu

Machdar · 5th June 2010, 16:54

Thanks for the encouraging words IndrojitSircar,

might as well do it well or rather not do it all.

In my enthusiasm I think I have ended up buying loads of stuff I may not need like it looks like I will end up with a couple of becker radios. I have not yet started stripping the car and sure will need to do some more shopping once the work starts.

IndrojitSircar · 5th June 2010, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Machdar

Thanks for the encouraging words IndrojitSircar,

might as well do it well or rather not do it all.

In my enthusiasm I think I have ended up buying loads of stuff I may not need like it looks like I will end up with a couple of becker radios. I have not yet started stripping the car and sure will need to do some more shopping once the work starts.

Welcome

.

And if you part with one of the radios let me know i may be interested.

Machdar · 5th June 2010, 17:13

Sure thing! Actually I may have lots of things to give away once I start the work. I may not want to keep too many spares as space is always a problem for me. I am actually waiting for my 124 to come home before I can start work on the 115. DO check the thread and give me your valuable inputs!

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ng-report.html

GoldenParadox · 10th June 2010, 02:00

Started the 'vasthrakshepam' yet?

67Bug · 10th June 2010, 10:56

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Originally Posted by IndrojitSircar

Welcome

.

And if you part with one of the radios let me know i may be interested.

I am in queue Sircar saab

vinodac · 7th June 2012, 21:43

Hello Machdar,
Could you update us on the restoration? Curious to know.
I'm digesting all I can to get my 1987, 190 petrol back in pristine condition. Not a major restoration like yours - just some minor bodywork, electrical and inner linings. Thanks.

gops1567 · 11th August 2013, 20:40

Help..Any idea where I can find a 115 column shift links ?

Sirkarsalot · 16th May 2014, 21:50

Spent a while going through this thread and must say, Very Nice Machdar!! I recently acquired a 1969 W115 with a diesel motor. I am planning on going the whole nine yards on it and thought it would be a good idea to add to this thread.

15th May 2010, 14:27	#61
kavesh55 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 748 Thanked: 49 Times	Spotted a 2 W115s yesterday. One at SV road Khar, better the less I say, it has folded up. The other one is in a restorable condition yesterday. There is rust, liablity of a coastal place, but in good shape. Missed the turn from Mahim Causeway to Tulsi pipe Road, so took the next one. Spotted the car in the dark lane. Its a delhi registered vehicle. Couldnt take a pic as i was rushing. Amol/Gogi/Ravi would be able to tell more about the car. @machdar- getting short of words for your efforts towards the resto. @Mole - Sir Amol Last edited by kavesh55 : 15th May 2010 at 14:30.
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Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Hey Guys, Another huge parcel arrived with nos trims for the outside. And also got the original bumper strips. Some more packages arriving soon so should be in a position to start stripping the car soon. Attaching the pics. Thanks for all the support guys. Attached Thumbnails
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5th June 2010, 16:54	#64
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Thanks for the encouraging words IndrojitSircar, might as well do it well or rather not do it all. In my enthusiasm I think I have ended up buying loads of stuff I may not need like it looks like I will end up with a couple of becker radios. I have not yet started stripping the car and sure will need to do some more shopping once the work starts.
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5th June 2010, 17:13	#66
Machdar BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 199 Thanked: 17 Times View My Garage	Sure thing! Actually I may have lots of things to give away once I start the work. I may not want to keep too many spares as space is always a problem for me. I am actually waiting for my 124 to come home before I can start work on the 115. DO check the thread and give me your valuable inputs! http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ng-report.html
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10th June 2010, 02:00	#67
GoldenParadox BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 57 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Started the 'vasthrakshepam' yet?
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7th June 2012, 21:43	#69
vinodac Newbie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4 Thanked: Once	Re: W115 200D Restoration Project Hello Machdar, Could you update us on the restoration? Curious to know. I'm digesting all I can to get my 1987, 190 petrol back in pristine condition. Not a major restoration like yours - just some minor bodywork, electrical and inner linings. Thanks.
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11th August 2013, 20:40	#70
gops1567 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Trivandrum, Dxb Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: W115 200D Restoration Project Help..Any idea where I can find a 115 column shift links ?
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16th May 2014, 21:50	#71
Sirkarsalot Newbie Join Date: May 2014 Location: New Delhi Posts: 11 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: W115 200D Restoration Project Spent a while going through this thread and must say, Very Nice Machdar!! I recently acquired a 1969 W115 with a diesel motor. I am planning on going the whole nine yards on it and thought it would be a good idea to add to this thread.
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