This is an update to show that I'm still around! I've just been working lots and dealing with a sleeping disorder. Recently I have managed to make some progress on upgrading my 1980 300SD's non-functioning air conditioning. I live in Phoenix, home of the 120 degree Fahrenheit summers, so I really, really need air conditioning already (this is the fourth summer I've suffered through). And not just air conditioning, but GOOD air conditioning.

This is the stock system. The 12" fan is very small, and the condenser is not as efficient as the modern parallel flow type.


I installed the largest parallel-flow condenser that would fit (16X22") and made custom mounting brackets. I made a bracket so the stock style drier would fit, as it's compact and there isn't much room where it needs to go.



The 16" fan from a second generation W126 fits perfectly once the braces are bowed outward and a mounting bracket is fabricated to hold it at the bottom.



I want to have the most efficient system possible for maximum cooling power, yet I want it to look stock. So, I am going to have the parts powder coated in semi gloss black.

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles