Help with 450SLC please

[jksymes]

I'm trying again in case someone out there can help me. I've just bought a 450SLC and want to bring it up to scratch, starting with the following two things:
1. Removal and cleaning up of the louvred privacy blinds. Is this an easy job or does it require skilled workshop type attention?
2. The seat backs don't vacuum lock. Where should I start to look for the remedy?
Hopefully the experienced among you can point me in the right direction, thanks.
John Symes

 

[Nickc]

Hi John.
When I got my 450slc a few months ago, both the seats and pax door didn't vacuum lock. The car had recently been treated to a new battery by the previous owner and I noticed one of the vacuum tubes was disconnected next to the battery. Upon reconnecting it the seats and door lock functioned properly.

No idea about accessing the louvres, but if you go to the W107 forum on www.benzworld.org one of the people there will know.

 

[jksymes]

Thanks Nick, I'll try that.
Yours looks just like mine - silver with the original alloys. What type of interior do you have?