[KPS]

Here are some updates.


The important original grill shell, was found in Germany.





The differential is getting ready for the overhaul


The steering box being overhauled





The brake master cylinder being removed after being freed using a blow torch to loosen the bolts





Cheers

KPS

[KartikeyaL]

Few pictures of the car from its long term resting place, before it was moved for restoration.

Pic credit : Mr. Saurav Roy

[KPS]

More updates as parts and missing items are being sourced

Sourced from Germany is the complete set of meters.


Speedo


Clock


Fuel and Oil Guage



Original oil Pump and chassis lubrication pump sourced from Austria











Cheers

KPS

[KPS]

A NOS Bosch distributor has been sourced from Germany. You have to be really lucky to find one of these orginal ones



Cheers

KPS

[KPS]

The engine has been started after almost 40 years

Saurav Roy supervising the start of the engine









Cheers

KPS

[KartikeyaL]

The Tin work on this car is now in full swing.

Pictures from their Facebook page

[KPS]

More updates, as the extensive work needs to be done with a great amount of patience.

The rear is taking shape


The grill is assembled on to the frame.


The template for the windshield frame was sent by another enthusiast from Germany


Cheers

KPS

[Maky]

Originally Posted by KPS

Slowly but surely the parts are being sourced.

Is the pictured taillight in your post an orignal mercedes part from that era?
I remember reading once how mercedes keeps stock of spares for vintage cars and provide them to you at request.

[KPS]

Originally Posted by Maky

Is the pictured taillight in your post an orignal mercedes part from that era?
I remember reading once how mercedes keeps stock of spares for vintage cars and provide them to you at request.

Yes parts being sourced are period correct for the car. The goal is to bring back this car as close to originality, as possible.

Meanwhile more updates from the Father & Son duo,

Doing up the 1938 170V Roadstar at least mechanically has been a great pleasure.

Finished working on the engine, transmission, suspension systems and handbrake.

Doing up the brake lines and also the auto lubrication system - a pump with inbuilt container that is pressed to release lubricant to the kingpin, and other moving joints . An unique feature of the German cars of that era.

The car is slowing but surely shaping up very well


The right side view gives a sense on the lines of the car. She will be a stunner when completed


The front & rear mudguards are aligned by the running board


The completed gearbox


A peak at the completed engine


cheers

KPS

[KPS]

The new fuel tank was fabricated out of brass, as it requires lower maintenance and is also easier to fabricate.

The tinker making the brass fuel tank


Gas welding, as he seals the tank


The inner side is sealed too


Tapping to tank to ensure that the shape is perfect


Installed on the car


Cheers

KPS

[KPS]

More updates

The body lines are very important and needs to be tapped professionally


The shape of the car is clearly emerging


The wood work has started


Measuring, shaping and fitting is slow but rewarding process





Cheers

KPS

[Tapish]

This looks amazing. Have a few noob questions on this:
1. What would be the structural integrity of such a car. Considering that so many original parts are rusted and there is some patchwork to get that back in shape.
2. How does insurance and road worthiness work for such vehicles. Will an insurance company ever insure this?

Tapish

[KPS]

Originally Posted by Tapish

1. What would be the structural integrity of such a car. Considering that so many original parts are rusted and there is some patchwork to get that back in shape.
2. How does insurance and road worthiness work for such vehicles. Will an insurance company ever insure this?
Tapish

Answer to your questions are as below

1. The body is on a ladder frame chassis with the body is just bolted on it. The body is held together by the wood work. Hence once the wood is replaced, the body will hold. Key points in the body would have additional reinforcements
2. Only third party insurance is possible. The car must have valid documents and Fitness Certificate of the car must be up to date

Cheers

KPS

[travancore]

Originally Posted by KPS

More updates

The body lines are very important and needs to be tapped professionally

Amazing to see a car come back to life!

[KPS]

As the wood work is getting completed, the car is slowly but surely coming back to life




































Cheers

KPS