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hi guys and girls

i have just bought a 560sec in red last week. it needs a few bits sorting out i.e bodywork , interior and boot leak etc.

i was wondering whether you guys could recommend a SEC specialist in the west midlands area.

your advice is very much appreciated.


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As above,, Jay is a super guy and he knows the 126 very well in all forms
 
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think found him he is based in nuneaton i gather. is he any good?
 
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how about howard williams have they closed down?
 

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think found him he is based in nuneaton i gather. is he any good?

Yes a very good guy to go with a 126, he owns 2 fine examples
 
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how about price wise? do they do restorations etc?
 

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His prices are standard indie prices and he knows where to get anything done
 
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just spoke to him he said they do mainly mechanical but other bitts will need bodyshop and said he could recommend. i will use him for servicing for sure seems to know his stuff.

anyone know someone who can help with the some water ingress in the boot area it appears to be coming from aerials or rear lights. the rear screen and parcel shelf seem all good no rust etc on them neither any delmanation on rear screen.

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just spoke to him he said they do mainly mechanical but other bitts will need bodyshop and said he could recommend. i will use him for servicing for sure seems to know his stuff.

anyone know someone who can help with the some water ingress in the boot area it appears to be coming from aerials or rear lights. the rear screen and parcel shelf seem all good no rust etc on them neither any delmanation on rear screen.

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You'd be best to check the seals round the rear screen, around the lights and possibly the boot itself and see if these have perished if this is happening.
 

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Yes a very good guy to go with a 126, he owns 2 fine examples

3 now,I take it you haven`t see his latest.From this

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To this

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that looks nice. i am taking it a bit closer to mercedes specialists the SL shop anyone been there before?
 

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that looks nice. i am taking it a bit closer to mercedes specialists the SL shop anyone been there before?

I only heard good stories about them + IIRC they done a bit of work on your car so they know it
 
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going to try out the SL SHOP there manager seems quite knowledgable on the SEC'S. i have it booked in on friday all being well
 

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arfan 786 I have done a few sec's over the years and do a lot of restoration, at the moment i have a 1981 slc in from london for afull restoration its not for the faint hearted as the inner bulkhead behind the dash was the worst i have seen, but now is all repaired and water tight again.
Give me a shout if I can be of any help


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hi benzworx thanks for that yeah i will be bear you in mind i take your located in essex only if you was closer to brum. I am goin to the SL SHOP tomorrow and see what they suggest and then il make a plan from there.

i would love to see some of your work for sure any pics of your restorations would be great.

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Loads on my website and thousands more i can email you plus backed up with past customer comments ,
and have clients all over the uk all 4 points of the compass

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hi benzworx
i had a quick look at your website its impressive no doubt. i still have a few bits to do yet on the car its a shame your not closer otherwise my car would be at your place no problems.

yeah if you have restired any sec's that would be great to give me an idea etc my email is warkid504@hotmail.com
 

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