Bagged Old Benzo - 1972 W108 280SEL

[andratch]

Hello everyone,

A few years ago, I put an AccuAir iLevel system in my 1972 Mercedes 280SEL. It's been a blast to drive, and just as much fun to look at. I got some pictures taken at Rice University in Houston - which was the perfect backdrop for this classy ride!

The pictures below are a bit old now, but I don't think I've ever shared them with yall. Obviously with a split rear axle, air bags take a toll on the bushings - so I'm doing a little rehab on it right now. Enjoy the pictures below, and I'll let yall know how it drives with new rubbery bits in a few weeks!

http://imgur.com/a/7anFy

Old build thread: http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=47918

[slurms mckenzie]

look clean af

[popenit]

yes,look clean af

[cheez80]

So nice

[Simply Classy]

Someday I will build an old big body Benz like this. Simply amazing!

First shot simply does something for me. The grille, badge, lights... all of it; shoot more please.

[andratch]

Someday I will build an old big body Benz like this. Simply amazing!

First shot simply does something for me. The grille, badge, lights... all of it; shoot more please.

More pictures are coming. I need to find another good backdrop around town. I'm also doing some suspension and "Daily Driveability" updates right now.

There's a big, expensive bushing on top of the Diff of 60's and 70's Mercs with split rear axles that keeps the diff centered - If you see a bagged Benz with severe rear camber, chances are it's kaput. I'm replacing mine right now, along with all the weatherstripping, disassemble and re-finish the wood dash, fix the window regulators, all new fluids, etc...I've been using it as a short-trip car, but I want to start driving it on a regular basis!

I also bought this bluetooth tape deck adapter....which lets me keep my old radio and use spotify from my phone! I'm pretty pumped about this thing.

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Nice E21, by the way. My first car was an E21, and I learned machining by building a turbo system and MegaSquirt for it

[126v8]

Hi did u change the engine or it's still on the original?Looking to put a modern engine in mine and need ideas.

[andratch]

Hi did u change the engine or it's still on the original?Looking to put a modern engine in mine and need ideas.

My engine and fuel management (Bosch D-Jet) are all original. I've heard of people dropping Chevy 302/350 engines in there without too much issue, but switching manufacturers is obviously going to require a decent amount of fabrication no matter what.

IIRC, most of the V8 engines from the 80's S-Classes (W126, etc) drop into the W108 without too much of an issue, so that might be a good starting point if you just need a replacement.

What's inspiring the move to a "modern" engine? Don't do it for power, these are more fun as low&slow cars

[animal]

WOW - incredible. That shots and settings are just incredible!
You're based in Houston? If only in Cali