Adam,
Do a search on "aluminum chain rails", or search on posts by me. There was a HUGE dialogue on MB's past use of aluminum rails, and the aftermarket aluminum rails. (If you are interested.)
Slightly off the timing chain topic originally posted, sorry all.......
fz500SEL - how far from Orlando, Florida? Check traderonline.com. I saw a wrecked 560SL this week, maybe you can buy the engine?
My $.02 worth of butting in here, W126 driver on the W124 car posting....