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Originally Posted by steinar.daleng@stema.no
Hello folks.
Wondering why I need the blueprints.
Well - I've got a Mercedes 300 1952 I have owned for 36 years.
And no since we dont use the car any more I thought I could use the money to built a Mercedes 540K on a frame from a 170V from 1940.
I have got the permission from the authorities for cars here in Norway to accept this project.I will use a straight eight engine from an early 50 ties Buick.
A suitable transmission - and may be front and rear suspension from Height or other distributors.Original instrument can be special ordered and maked- headlamps from England, also special made. The body and frame will be my job++++.Well this is may be an ambisious aim, but I know myself - I CAN DO IT !!
Best Steinar
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Too bad your Adenauer is so far away. I've had two and had to sell them after the Tech bubble crash of 1999.
One question: How much weight will your 170V frame accept, given the front transverse leaf springs? and what about brakes?
A suggestion: A Mercedes M180 series engine, made from 1952 to 1973(?) could be used and might actually fit without major modification. Or even a OM617.95X turbo model, plenty of power, not to heavy enabling a manual trans.
Whatever you do, good luck on your project!