Initial condition, work task and dismantling
Initial condition, work task and dismantling
Detailed defects detection, parts list compilation
Restoration of parts and trim components
Body cleaning and restoration
Engine repair
Control system and braking system repair
Electrical wiring and electrical system repair
Painting and rust protection treatment
Assembling and final tests
Chromium-plating of trimming
Mercedes-Benz 280SL was delivered to RMW in running order and with valid roadworthiness licence. During previous season there has been carried out full maintenance programme and completely restored interior.
In spite of sound technical condition visual appearance of the car required attention - most of chromed decorations had mechanical damages and traces of corrosion. Outside paintwork had several defects and engine compartment has been left without attention since manufacturing date.
Work plan
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Work task |
Plan |
Completion |
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a) Dismantling |
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01.03.2011 |
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b) Detailed defects detection, parts list compilation |
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25.03.2011 |
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c) Restoration of parts and trim components |
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10.03.2011 |
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d) Body cleaning and restoration |
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08.04.2011 |
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e) Engine repair |
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25.05.2011 |
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f) Control system and braking system repair |
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15.07.2011 |
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g) Electrical wiring and electrical system repair |
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18.07.2011 |
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h) Painting and rust protection treatment |
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i) Chromium-plating of trimming |
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01.06.2011 |
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j) Assembling and final tests |
*10.06.2011
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Detailed list of restoration tasks includes:
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Tasks to accomplish |
Completion |
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a) Dismantling; |
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- dismantling of all components in the engine compartment |
01.03.2011 |
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- dismantling and disassembly of the engine |
10.03.2011 |
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- dismantling of all lamps and dashboard gauges |
01.03.2011 |
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- dismantling of bumpers |
01.03.2011 |
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b) Detailed defects detection, parts list compilation; |
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- detailed inspection and defects detection of the engine block, cylinder head, valves and other engine ancillaries |
11.04.2011 |
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- detection of the air conditioner defects |
03.08.2011 |
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- compilation of the parts list |
30.04.2011 |
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c) Restoration of parts and trim components; |
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- galvanizing of components in the engine compartment |
10.03.2011 |
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- painting of components in the engine compartment |
07.03.2011 |
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d) Body cleaning and restoration; |
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- cleaning of body panels in the engine compartment |
25.03.2011 |
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- restoration of the front panel |
08.04.2011 |
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e) Engine repair; |
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- grinding of engine block surface |
02.05.2011 |
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- grinding of cylinder head and valve seats |
02.05.2011 |
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f) Control system and braking system repair; |
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- repainting and re-galvanizing parts and components of the brake booster |
10.03.2011 |
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g) Electrical wiring and electrical system repair; |
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- reconditioning of the gauges |
16.06.2011 |
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h) Painting and rust protection treatment; |
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- painting of the engine compartment and front panel |
04.05.2011 |
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- removing of flow-downs on the right front wing |
04.05.2011 |
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- painting of rear edge of the trunk lid |
04.05.2011 |
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- painting of the front bottom parts of front wings |
04.05.2011 |
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- paint rusted areas behind bumpers |
04.05.2011 |
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- paint edges of engine hood |
04.05.2011 |
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- paint steering column |
04.05.2011 |
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- replace rust protection treatment removed during restoration course |
04.05.2011 |
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i) Chromium-plating of trimming; |
01.06.2011 |
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- front and rear bumpers - front grille - internal door handles - steering wheel ring - internal mirror shank - external mirrors - handbrake leaver - windscreen top lath - dashboard trim elements - windscreen side applications - soft-top box lid decorations - trunk lid decorations - slat between rear lamps - dashboard air ducts |
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j) Assembling and final tests; |
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- install insulation on firewall |
10.05.2011 |
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- install engine and ancillaries |
15.07.2011 |
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- replace all grommets on firewall |
25.03.2011 |
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- restoration of air conditioner |
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- replace front lamps, rear lamps and gauges on dashboard |
19.06.2011 |
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- install bumpers and number plate holders |
01.06.2011 |
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- replace cabriolet roof |
18.07.2011 |
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- replace soft-top rubber seals |
19.07.2011 |
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- replace doorstep mouldings |
19.07.2011 |
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- replace hardtop right side window seal |
19.07.2011 |
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- replace radio |
12.07.2011 |
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- restore heater leavers |
25.07.2011 |
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- replace gear leaver knob with white one |
25.07.2011 |
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- repair left side trim in the trunk |
25.07.2011 |
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- apply all stickers |
11.08.2011 |
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- final tests |
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*Delayed delivery of the parts needed for assembly. Parts delivered on 19.07.2011.
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Additional tasks |
Completion |
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а) Secret ignition switch installation |
25.07.2011 |
| b) Transistor unit - replacing |
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| c) Restoration of the ignition wiring according to original diagram |
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| d) Loudspeaker - replacing |
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