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The above photos demonstrate
the straightness of the body. |
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The surrounding photos
highlight the canvas and
the hard top, both in near perfect condition. |
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The restored hard top pictured below shows very nicely.
All new seals, paint, new headliner and brilliant looking chrome.
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The
picture above shows us the
body number stamped onto the folding top
stowage compartment lid.
Number reads # 5468. |
The
folding top and its interior
condition is pictured above. |
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New threshold trims pictured
above, present themselves nicely
as you open the doors. |
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The sun
visors in very nice condition,
pictured above and below. |
The
picture above shows
the original and N. L. A (no longer
available) vinyl padded
pouch with original levers to lock and
unlock both the tops.
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A close up view at the
accelerator pedal, brake pedal and horn pads. All show extremely nice,
with very little wear. |
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The pictures shown here are of the instrument gauges , temperature
sliders, radio and clock.
The night time images are shown to showcase the subtle and classic glow
to the cabin.
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The absolutely factory original firewall pad is visible above/below.
These pads with the correct
pattern are N. L. A ( no longer available).
The only replacement available is close but not quite identical.
Finding a Pagoda with a great original firewall pad is an indicator of
the overall care and sheltered life it has lead.
These sound insulators are made of a pressed cardboard material which
does not hold up well subjected to a baking engine bay, occasional pressure washing, dampness and freezing and thawing cycles.
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Notice the inner fenders with correct, factory spot welds along the
inner lip of the fender.
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Extreme
Originality/Low mileage marker
- a Metzeler hose original to this car. This hose
is used to carry only warm air and carries a date stamp
March of 1968. It has been NLA as a
replacement for about 30 years
(modern replacements will lack the "Metzeler"
name.)
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The cloisonné enamel on the
hood emblem is in
beautiful condition and shows like
a piece of fine jewelry. |
The
following pictures are some of the most important when
considering the purchase of any car, let alone one that is over 40 years
old.
This Pagoda has an exceptional looking undercarriage.
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The photos below, to the left and right, display the entire
floor board. The "root-beer" colored substance is
a waxy protectant sprayed on at the factory over
the undercoating. |
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These pictures, placed above and below, display the rocker
panel covers. Notice the correct Phillips
head screws all along the edges. |
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The rocker panels have a
rough textured chip guard and are
affixed with Philips head screws. Factory correct specification is
always satin-black, never body color. |
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The pictures above highlight
the factory spot welds located at the lower rear valance. |
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The floor boards at the front, just behind the
front wheels. |
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The pictures above and below
are close ups of the undercarriage. From front to back, the complete
undercarriage
displays the factory correct undercoating. |
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The floor boards at the rear, just ahead of the
trailing arms are pictured below. |
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These pictures above, right and
left are of the drain holes and bottom of rocker panel
covers
as well as the underside of the rear shelf.
On Pagodas these areas are
very susceptible to rust and corrosion.
Notice the exceptional condition
of this car. |
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Below, the
compensating spring on the rear end showing
it paint code dotology. |
Above
picture, front suspension to the sway bar.
The picture below is of the trailing arm
and its paint dotology. |
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The pictures shown here display more of the originality. The MB factory
technicians applied paint dots to certain areas
when the factory specs were met and proper torque
force was applied on the bolts. |
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The pictures above show the
front suspension dotology. |
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The paint
spot below is located at the wheel well housing
to the steering box bolts. The factory technician
must have dotted a bit more red paint than
usual as it trailed down the wheel well. |
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The close
up photo below shows exactly
what factory undercoating looks like. |
Here we
show the close up of
the cosmoline (root-beer colored waxy substance),
the protectant that was sprayed on at
the factory over the undercoating. |
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